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I’m building a mobile wellness brand in the Bay Area focused on curated experiences rather than traditional classes.

Instead of a physical studio, we host small group sessions (Pilates, movement, etc.) paired with social and lifestyle elements for example, Pilates + winery experiences, community-based events, and eventually retreats.

The goal is to build a strong, intentional community, not just run classes.

For those with experience in fitness, wellness, or community-driven businesses:

What actually drives retention in experience-based models vs traditional classes?

What have you seen work (or fail) when trying to build real community, not just attendance?

Any insights on scaling this

Hi everyone,

I have a question and would really appreciate insights from those who’ve done this. I’m currently in the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa and planning to pursue the EB2-NIW route. I recently got a job offer (though I know it’s not required for NIW), and my area of expertise is very niche and nationally relevant. I also have all the academic qualifications and then some so I feel like I’m a good candidate.

That said, I’m wondering: Has anyone here gone from visiting on a B1/B2 to self-petitioning for EB2-NIW (with premium processing), and filed everything concurrently (I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131) while still in valid B status? Per the visa bulletin, my country falls under the ROW category

Hi everyone,

I have a question and would really appreciate insights from those who’ve done this. I’m currently in the U.S. on a B1/B2 visa and planning to pursue the EB2-NIW route. I recently got a job offer (though I know it’s not required for NIW), and my area of expertise is very niche and nationally relevant. I also have all the academic qualifications and then some so I feel like I’m a good candidate.

That said, I’m wondering: Has anyone here gone from visiting on a B1/B2 to self-petitioning for EB2-NIW (with premium processing), and filed everything concurrently (I-140, I-485, I-765, I-131) while still in valid B status?

Would love to hear about your experience — timelines, challeng

Please someone tell me it’ll be okay.

We had our interview coming up to two weeks ago, will be two weeks on Wednesday. It went really great. for context, I’m adjusting through marriage, my partner lives in the Midwest and I in California, we moved cos of my job around June last year. We got married in oct and filed in November. I was on F1 and got my EAD December before the OPT expired in January. At the interview the lady was really nice and sweet, the interview went great and lasted less than an hr. She didn’t really ask us much, just; tell me how you met, and other generic questions. She even let my husband leave to go repack and told him he didn’t need to come back cos she was satisfie

I am currently in the process of building a platform and I was wondering how can I go about finding developers, product managers and data scientists that will want to work with me in exchange for equity?

Is this a thing? Any ideas on how I can go about this? Thank you

I’m in the process of putting my idea together and need investors or partners. It’s a solid idea so I don’t fear it’ll be rejected I just don’t know how to go about meeting people that might be interested.

I know they are some VC events that happen in the San Francisco Bay Area is this the best way to go? The majority of the funds and investment I’ll need is for marketing and app development as I won’t be needing any physical products. I appreciate all the inputs and suggestions.

Single lady in my late twenties. Thinking of taking a new year trip to Vegas solo. First time and wondering if anyone could please suggest fun stuff to do. I plan to stay at the Wynn. Do the spa, maybe club in there and eat. Pretty much spend the whole time there.

Anything fun I should be trying? I am open to pretty much anything

I dislike this country but I love it still! We have a bipolar relationship at this point.

I have lived in enough countries round the world to know how immigration and work permit situations are done. The US makes it almost impossible to do this the right way and that is why we have lots of illegal immigrants working with fake papers etc here. Tell me why I am married to a US born citizen as an immigrant who came into this country legally, but can’t work till I have an EAD that takes forever to be produced? Tell me why the USCIS thinks it is okay to delay responding to a case that has been delivered by a courier company? Tell me why millions of people are out of work because they are no job

I am so stressed. I submitted my case for AOS on the 15th of November and got delivery notification from FedEx on the 18th. I am still waiting on my receipt from Uscis and I have called but they don’t have anything on file for me.

I used the usps money order and tracked that and it hasn’t been cashed yet. Is there anyway I can reach out to someone to confirm that they have accepted my case? The I-130 was filed online and we have the receipt for that.

I am on my opt final days and need to expedite my request for EAD as soon as possible! If anyone has been on a similar boat, could you please drop what you did or if you know who I can reach out to.

I do also have a lawyer but I got her af

My spouse who is the usc makes 23k a year. I make over 130k we haven’t filed any taxes together yet. Can I also add my income in the I-864? If he’s mom is able to support us but is retired how does this work? Please help me, we are submitting tomorrow.

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice on a tricky situation with my work authorization. Here’s a breakdown:

Current Situation: I’m about to file my marriage-based Adjustment of Status (AOS), but my STEM OPT EAD is set to expire in early January. Unfortunately, my employer isn’t enrolled in E-Verify, so they can’t sponsor me for an extension.

AOS EAD Timeline: I know the AOS EAD might take several months, even if I request an expedite, so realistically, I might be out of work from January to late February (or longer). I’m really worried because I can’t afford to be out of work that long.

Possible Solution I’m Considering: I thought about enrolling in a program that issues a new I-20 with im

Okay I don’t know how complex my situation is but I need advice from people on here.

My Opt EAD expires in Jan 2025 while I am Fully employed, my employer isn’t on everify and unfortunately I can’t extend my stem opt.

The other option is getting married as I and my fiancé have been engaged for 4 months now. We plan on getting married by the end of October and I want to file for my AOS by early November and also an EAD. I’ll also want to expedite the EAD. My employer has an immigration lawyer that is charging me $4700 as her attorney fee to get everything done. This doesn’t include the filing fee or anything.

She also suggested I wait till 30 days after filling my GC to apply to expedit

I don’t know if this is allowed here but I have a one bed available in my 2bed apartment. Specifically looking for female travel nurses or someone interested in short term renting. Starting November/ December till May next year. (Could be extended)

It’s furnished, includes bills, internet and everything just pay and move in. The cost is 2000 but I am open for negotiations.

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