should have called them difficulties. Difficulties staying, going, coming back. I've been coming for 20 years on a Non-O. Things were much simpler until about 7 or 8 years ago.
Applying is easier but getting it seems more difficult. I was also referring to non visa issues, TM30, 20k cash, photos of people in the bedroom to prove relationships, etc
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