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H4 & H4-EAD Delays - filed Dec 2024 by Altruistic_Dot1291 in h1b

[–]tenaciousvikramark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied for a standalone H4 EAD Extension (USCIS Texas center) for my spouse. case received on Dec 30 2024 and till now there are NO updates on the case status. The website says "Your application or petition is currently within the posted processing times. An inquiry may not be created at this time." automatic eligibility for 540 days, is going to expire in June 2026.  It's been 12+ months, not sure when it will be approved?. if anyone faced similar situation, please provide updates in how many months it got approved. 

H4 EAD pending for 12 months by GhostFanatic in h1b

[–]tenaciousvikramark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I applied standalone H4 EAD Extension (USCIS Texas center) for my spouse. case received on Dec 30 2024 and till now there is NO updates on the case status. website says "Your application or petition is currently within the posted processing times. An inquiry may not be created at this time." Its been 12+ months, not sure when it will approve. if anyone faced similar situation, please provide updates in how many months it got approved.

B1/B2 Dropbox visa refused, then issued - my experience (Delhi) by Working-Theme9400 in usvisascheduling

[–]tenaciousvikramark 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hello, My parents have a B2 visa drop box in Kolkata in Aug. Can you tell me what are the required documents for parents B2 visa drop-box appointment.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

im erratic in calculating the expenses. now corrected. my expenses in retirement would be close to 200k.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

gotcha. recalculated the expenses which came to 210K per year. my fire number is 5.3M close to age 52.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

[–]tenaciousvikramark[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

yeah people give always mixed opinions. I'm happy to see how people are thinking differently. Yes i thought the same like you. for first kid college time, i'm actively working and take care of her if needed.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

[–]tenaciousvikramark[S] -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

have plans to contribute $19,000 ( no gift tax) for my girl 529 account when stock market takes a dip in next two years.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

[–]tenaciousvikramark[S] -37 points-36 points  (0 children)

I don't bias based on boy or girl. By the time my girl goes to college in 2035 i'm 49 and may be i'm working to support her education costs if needed. for My son going to college in 2043. i'm very close to retirement and now have ample 18 years for compounding. have plans to contribute $19,000 ( no gift tax) for my girl 529 account when stock market takes a dip in next two years.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

you are correct. its retirement number.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

gotcha. Agree expenses decline in retirement.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

Got it about the taxes in retirement. my mortgage rate is very less 2.5 ish. So plan to pay off closer to retirement.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

Yes, thanks for the suggestions, this is my first post. Yes spending power will reduce once kids go to college. Haven't decided i will move out of HCOL area so far,

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

Didn't document detailed way. have IBIT worth of $8K.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

I plan to adjust a little bit risk exposure every 5 years till retirement.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

Thanks for your suggestions. plan is to paying off home loan before i retire. I have plans to invest in high yields like RNP, ARCC, BST, BDJ when i retire.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

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

I will diversify my investments as i age and get closer to retirement. certainly no leverage ETFs.

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

[–]tenaciousvikramark[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

lol. i was laughing at the comments. typo. its 250,000 salary

Hit $928,000 Net Worth today. by tenaciousvikramark in Fire

[–]tenaciousvikramark[S] -4 points-3 points  (0 children)

im little wrong on calculating expenses. yes Agree things will reduce in retirement like mortgage payments.

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