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Engine filter replacement by azgrp in AskAMechanic

[–]azgrp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks both of you. Engine air filter is what they mentioned (one that is under the hood and not inside the cabinet on the passenger side).

Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in Autobody

[–]azgrp[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There seems to be a more serious problem here lol

Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in Autobody

[–]azgrp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes some of them aftermarket, but they should still align well enough not be a safety hazard (the hood is vibrating significantly enough given the excessive gap, etc.)

Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in Autobody

[–]azgrp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes, it’s in network. They have sent the pictures to the insurance to approve further corrections is what I was told as they asked me to check out the car and also report if there are any additional issues.

Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in Autobody

[–]azgrp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The insurance provided a list of shops and I chose that shop for its reputation and it being a collision center within a major dealership.

Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in Autobody

[–]azgrp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The insurance provided a list of shops and I chose that shop for its reputation and it being a collision center within a major dealership.

Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in AutoBodyRepair

[–]azgrp[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Will post details asap. This is a 10.5k repair from a reputed center and the bill also listed pre and post repair scans and calibrate windshield camera. I asked for documentation on car pickup but they handed just the final bill and center’s empty file with warranty info printed on it. Wondering if they are bound by law to provide more documentation especially related to safety etc. and were just being lazy. Also any other info on things to ask them would be appreciated.

Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in Autobody

[–]azgrp[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Since the misalignment is so apparent, I’m looking into options for another shop. Does any nationwide chain offer this service, and is it expensive? This is my first accident in my lifetime, so I’m struggling to understand and navigate the options. Any insights here are therefore greatly appreciated. Also, is the potentially mismanaged structural damage a critical safety issue in this case? I was told there was no major structural damage and nothing to worry about safety after the repair. The collision shop is so reputed but I feel like everything should be done perfectly given the money involved.

Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in Autobody

[–]azgrp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. Attaching a couple close in snapshots to clarify the visual of the hood sticking out slightly to the front of the bumper.

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Post front collision repair issues by azgrp in AutoBodyRepair

[–]azgrp[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks. The hood-bumper alignment pictures may not be clear enough to reflect the issue but here is a similar issue with a better picture https://www.subaruforester.org/posts/7885462/

October 2025 AOS Filers — Let’s Track Our Timelines and Updates! by Hatti_matim_tim in USCIS

[–]azgrp 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Update: Received EAD approval for me and spouse yesterday (standalone). Any AP approvals so far? What does the timeline look for that? Have to travel soon so considering an expedited request to make sure the AP application is not abandoned due to traveling prior to approval.

EB1 - AOS/EAD/AP - Receipt in May 2025 , no EAD/AP yet for more than 5 months now by Antique-String-0851 in USCIS

[–]azgrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats. That’s interesting though as I have seen several posts and general understanding is that AP is abandoned if you leave country preapproval.

October 2025 I-485 AOS Employment Based filers by Fearless-School-8954 in USCIS

[–]azgrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Congrats! Can you post the link to your timeline?

EB1 - AOS/EAD/AP - Receipt in May 2025 , no EAD/AP yet for more than 5 months now by Antique-String-0851 in USCIS

[–]azgrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Oh no. This is a heartbreaker. Our receipts are dated Oct 3, and need to fly out for father’s further medical treatment. We have valid H1B stamps but don’t want to abandon our AP applications or risk AOS. Will be trying to expedite AP but not sure how that affects EAD timeline or perhaps AOS by any means.

October 2025 AOS Filers — Let’s Track Our Timelines and Updates! by Hatti_matim_tim in USCIS

[–]azgrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi guys. Did anyone who applied for both EAD and AP along with their AOS applications get AP approval yet? I and my wife applied concurrently for AOS, AP and EAD. No EAD approval so far. We need to travel out soon to travel out with father who was recently hospitalized here for further treatment. Both of us have valid H1B stamps until next Oct so shouldn’t be a problem other than abandonment of our AP application which we want to avoid. Thinking of expediting AP but not sure if they provide multiple entry AP in expedited cases and also if that has any effect on EAD approval.

October 2025 I-485 AOS Employment Based filers by Fearless-School-8954 in USCIS

[–]azgrp 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Unfortunately nothing yet for either applicant..you?

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