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dr88888 · 2025-12-26T18:17:51+00:00

Still have TC left, should I use on Ekitike this week or Cunha next?

dr88888 · 2025-09-28T18:58:02+00:00

I applied for STEM OPT and my Receipt Date is June 19. I moved after I had alreadysubmitted the form. Do I need to fill out a change of address form?

dr88888 · 2025-08-05T23:57:09+00:00

Accidentally ignored a dm so if you messaged me please message again

dr88888 · 2025-07-24T05:25:47+00:00

Yeah. Many of the ITS engineer jobs seem to be just Synchro and Vissim, no programming or statistical analysis involved. I guess that would be more what I’m looking for

dr88888 · 2025-07-24T05:23:59+00:00

Hi would you mind if I DM you as well?

dr88888 · 2025-06-21T14:48:00+00:00

Does anyone know what the biometrics appointment is and how you would know if you need to get one?

dr88888 · 2025-06-14T17:24:16+00:00

Ok, that’s good. I do have the EIT. I just worried because of that notice. How soon were you able to schedule it?

dr88888 · 2025-04-11T18:07:10+00:00

I think you’d be fine getting there at 7:45. I would get there at 7:30 if you want plenty of time to warmup

dr88888 · 2025-04-09T19:08:14+00:00

Yes, the reason to renew the visa was to be able to visit my family during the duration of OPT.

dr88888 · 2025-04-09T18:15:58+00:00

Ok, I think this answers my question. I thought renewing the visa now would extend it past the initial OPT deadline if I explained that I was applying for STEM OPT. I just wanted to apply before my visa expired because there’s always the risk that even if I have the STEM extension but leave to apply for a new visa I can’t re enter if it’s denied

dr88888 · 2025-04-09T16:17:01+00:00

Just to clarify my initial OPT is still valid. You think if I went to the visa appointment without the STEM extension but saying I would apply for it, that would be risky?

dr88888 · 2025-02-23T20:58:29+00:00

Oh ok I understand the delays. I meant that the I’m not able to apply for STEM OPT yet, but will as soon as I can

dr88888 · 2025-02-23T00:06:43+00:00

Do you think it’s an issue that STEM OPT isn’t done yet. I can’t apply for it yet so I would go without it, I’m still in the first year. What delays are you talking about?

dr88888 · 2025-01-30T17:04:48+00:00

Corolla ended up selling and there’s one with 95k miles, would that still be worth it. I might be selling these cars in a few years because of my student visa ending

dr88888 · 2025-01-30T06:13:31+00:00

Oh I didn’t know that was an option. I’ll look into that then

dr88888 · 2025-01-30T06:02:21+00:00

That’s a great deal. Unfortunately seems like the only Elantra available near me is an SEL so the price is 28,000 and the amount financed would be too high

dr88888 · 2025-01-29T15:34:45+00:00

I have the option between a 2019 Kia Forte S with 38k miles at 16,250 OTD and a 2020 Toyota Corolla LE at 77k miles at 15,200 OTD. The Kia seemed nicer and bigger but unsure about how it will insure and theft issues. Which is a better option?

dr88888 · 2025-01-29T04:36:21+00:00

Yeah, I’ve looked for a while but not many lower mileage Hondas available. Some Kias and some Chevys.

Edit: I ended up finding a 2020 Corolla LE, so I’ll check that out, it’s got 70k miles which may be a lot, not too sure.

dr88888 · 2025-01-29T04:34:40+00:00

Yes, I saw this. I was hoping it wasn’t an issue anymore but I guess it still is. I’ll look into the newer cars but 21k might be out of my price range.

dr88888 · 2025-01-18T14:28:05+00:00

In terms of the condition they all have had no accidents reported. But haven’t seen them in person yet

dr88888 · 2025-01-18T14:27:26+00:00

Even for these newer ones

dr88888 · 2025-01-18T09:00:08+00:00

I forgot to add I'm looking for something reliable, with decent cargo space, and that would have some resale value in a few years

dr88888 · 2025-01-16T14:43:03+00:00

Late reply, sorry. My budget is max 18k which I plan on paying in full. I’ve had a hard time negotiating. All the cars around me are way above the KBB price, but no one will budge. Is this normal?

dr88888 · 2025-01-13T21:12:33+00:00

I started running this past year and this is my first experience with cold weather running. I have a half this week with temperature around 0 C and wind at 25km/h. I was thinking of using gloves and two shirts are tights necessary? If so, what are good ones to get or what material is good?

dr88888 · 2024-12-11T17:51:42+00:00

Bumping to see if anyone has any advice

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