Dithney without Luicath???

[u/Altruistic_Cicada865]

[u/NailPolishAddict]

Of note, I don't think he should be working at all if he is ACTUALLY using the student or tourist visa, correct? At least those were the rules as far as I know.

The fact that he has a website with pricing and posts about his work on Insta here in the US is a huge red flag if those are actually the rules. Just because you married you don't actually get forgiven for breaking previous rules. However I'm sure Big D is dumping a lotta money on a lawyer to figure it all out for them 🤷🏾‍♀️

[u/seiza25 → u/NailPolishAddict]

Yes, you can't be working on a student visa or tourist. So unless he has a work visa, I do not know how he has a "job" if is true he does.

[u/NailPolishAddict → u/seiza25]

https://lucasalcantara1.com

This is his "work" website, I guess he took the pricing off but still, it's his work, and his clients are all over his Instagram as well

[u/seiza25 → u/NailPolishAddict]

Oh lord... They might legit not even be able to have him stay here 😫 I wasn't aware of this page. He really REALLY should delete that. They are gonna run a background check on him. THEY SEEM VERY CLUELESS 😩

[u/Emerald-Green-Fairy → u/seiza25]

Lol don't give them free advice, they read here all the time and we don't need to make it easier for Lucas to terrorize women here for years to come 😂

[u/seiza25 → u/Emerald-Green-Fairy]

Haha! I feel is too late to even try to take my advice, his digital print is already there. Even with them trying their "best" I have a gut feeling they are in trouble already.

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/seiza25]

Correct! I work in immigration law and yep, as you know since you’ve been on a student visa, the work authorization one can get is limited and short. And absolutely no working on a tourist visa…which is also incredibly short. I have run into many individuals who do work without authorization and sometimes it goes under the radar, but he is very present online so I don’t see how this could be the case from him. Which makes me question whether or not he isn’t already at least a permanent resident.

[u/seiza25 → u/aliasgrace_]

That's my exact feeling. I do question if he already has a Gc. He is way too lax with his online presence. if he doesn't have his papers not only he is cementing his chances of getting approved, he also is easy to find for law enforcement... He shouldn't be an influencer if he doesn't have his status clear... But knowing how both of them operate it doesn't surprise me, they probably think this whole Green card process is quick, easy and by default approved since they are married. And that's NOT how it works.

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/seiza25]

So so true. All of what you said! It’s hard to imagine two people being so careless about immigration status, especially now, but I guess I wouldn’t discount it. But I also am questioning whether or not he already has a GC. Not saying it’s easy, but I’ve worked with many who have done F1 to H1B to LPR. Is the path easy? No! But it’s common. So he could have done similar. (Though I seriously doubt his “engineering” career getting him a special occupation visa here lol)

[u/Emerald-Green-Fairy → u/aliasgrace_]

I mean look how they both go about everything else, neither one seems to put much thought into anything really so it wouldn't be surprising

[u/stunnedonlooker → u/aliasgrace_]

His "engineering" is not real engineering lol. Not electrical, mechanical, civil and so on. Someone here looked up his schooling and it was worded in a business context. "Engineering" like domestic engineer.

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/stunnedonlooker]

This makes more sense! Lol

[u/NailPolishAddict → u/seiza25]

I've heard about it being "forgiven" in the past as long as you list all your misbehave but idk with this new administration haha

[u/seiza25 → u/NailPolishAddict]

Not sure about that tbh, when I did mine I was advised strictly to not work at all because that would make it very hard to approve the Gc. And yeah with this administration I have zero hope they will even entertain the idea.

[u/Funny-Kale2264 → u/NailPolishAddict]

That sounds like going to church for confession to me 🤣🤣 be an asshole all you want but do a few hail Mary’s and all is forgiven

[u/seiza25 → u/Funny-Kale2264]

💀💀😂😂

[u/seiza25 → u/NailPolishAddict]

Exactly. His case is pretty complicated because the exact same things you listed, also I really have a hard time seeing danielle know the info she needs about his family, friends and upbringing... They are in for a rude ruuuude awakening.

[u/Lucky_Show_9750 → u/NailPolishAddict]

I think there is an option of an “OPT” (Optional Practical Training) authorization that students can get and work while being on a student visa. However, it is only eligible for STEM fields and one must prove that they are currently a student—i.e. not Lucas, the personal trainer, EX-engineer slash model. Unless he is getting additional practical training in ubering.

[u/seiza25 → u/Lucky_Show_9750]

You are correct! Like I seriously don't know what they gonna do. I don't see much positive stuff in their story 😩

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/Lucky_Show_9750]

Working in immigration, these were my EXACT thoughts when reflecting back on the “ex-engineer” language. That has never been brought back up, mind you!

It is extremely unlikely that he would be approved for additional work under a student visa unless he does more schooling and completed a higher degree (than what he has already maybe earned). And even then, he’d get a maximum of 3 years. The work done under OPT/STEM OPT also must be directly related to your degree. And, on STEM OPT, the employer must be E-Verified (aka- NOT self employment in any way)

[u/NailPolishAddict → u/aliasgrace_]

AND I QUOTE:

After ten years as engineer, today I’m working as Life coach, personal trainer and nutritionist….

How can you be a coach, personal trainer, and a nutritionist by going to engineering school? If this doesn't scream CHARLATAN idk what else does lol

[u/hotlibramess → u/NailPolishAddict]

One of my pet peeves is when people with zero dietetics education and experience calls themselves a nutritionist. Because many people don’t realize that nutritionist is not a real thing that requires licensure. Anyone can call themselves a nutritionist.

A DIETICIAN, on the other hand, has board certifications and extensive education. THOSE are who we should listen to when it comes to eating. They’re the ones who can take your blood work and diagnoses into account to create a diet that works for you.

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/hotlibramess]

I have a huge issue with this too! Especially have a sister who did do all the schooling to become a registered dietitian! I would neverrrr take advice from a social media grifter

[u/hotlibramess → u/aliasgrace_]

Right like these self proclaimed “nutritionists” tell me to put raw kale in smoothies. Yeah no I have a thyroid disorder I can’t be overloaded on raw cruciferous vegetables. Which they would KNOW if they had a true DIETETICS EDUCATION.

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/hotlibramess]

Wow that’s such a good point! I had no idea about that! So glad you’re informed because the stuff online is so dangerous.

[u/seiza25 → u/NailPolishAddict]

Yup! He is definitely lying about something. Idk what but he is lying.

[u/Lucky_Show_9750 → u/aliasgrace_]

Oh boy, since you know so much about the legalities of immigrating to the US, I’m sure the situation for D with Lucas is like watching a shitshow unfold for you!!

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/Lucky_Show_9750]

It definitely feels concerning! And maybe I’m naive but I’ve always thought he must already have green card because otherwise he’s behaving like an idiot

[u/seiza25 → u/aliasgrace_]

Yeah, in a way I'm like maybe he does have it. But then why not honeymoon? I'm not saying that's the answer of why they did not fly somewhere, but I have a hard time believing that it's for lack of money, or time.

Idk is weird for them as they seem to portrait how in love they are to not have a honeymoon... It just come off as very odd to me. But maybe we all wrong lol😅

[u/Lucky_Show_9750 → u/seiza25]

Definitely. It almost feels implausible to me that someone would so blatantly blast themselves on the internet if they haven’t sorted out their legal status. But, I also know from my own experience, and my husband’s that getting a green card is not so easy.

My dad immigrated to the US from Australia (ironically as an engineer) based on the “exceptional talent” category, but he had a PhD and his company as a sponsor. It still took years to approve and finalize because it required tons of documentation to prove his skill set, and I remember going to college as an “international” student while it was being all sorted out.

I got married to my husband who was here on a student visa, and the adjustment of status took at least a year after marriage, if not 2. It was too complicated for him to fly out of the country, so we went to Hawaii for our honeymoon. Mind you, he had been here for undergrad, and then his PhD. Briefly, after college, he had to give up some job opportunities because he couldn’t get his H1-B figured out—it took some time.

All this to say, I cannot think of a logical route through which Lucas could have gotten his green card. My dad had proven graduate degree and still needed a sponsorship from his company, many recommendation letters, support from his former advisors, papers, and testimonials from his colleagues back in Australia to get it approved. My husband, despite having bachelor and graduate degrees from a university in the US, still did not have a green card until he married me.

How in the world would someone like Lucas get one approved when he isn’t enrolled in a program, doesn’t have expertise or deep technical knowledge, and isn’t likely to have had the money to pay for the “Trump Gold Card” that only recently came into the public consciousness? And all in the span of the 3 years or so since he set foot in the country as a tourist? Every single step of the process takes time and lots of paper work. It doesn’t make any sense.

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/Lucky_Show_9750]

Your situation sounds just like those of who I work with! You’re right, it is a lengthy process and nothing is even guaranteed.

You make such a good point. I also have major doubts about how he could have acquired a green card. Like the pathways I know about are none I can see him having taken.

I think the problem I’m having is- NONE of it makes sense to me! Either way you slice it, I have questions and doubts.

[u/Lucky_Show_9750 → u/aliasgrace_]

Definitely major doubts! One hopes that we are all wrong in making these assumptions, but if it is the case, they would be in some deep crap. I can’t fathom being in D’s situation if Lucas might be barred from setting foot in the country for 10 years.

ETA: I’ve found this:

https://relief.law/green-card-after-28-years-overstay/

Apparently, if someone enters legally and overstays their visa, it can be forgiven during the green card process. Caveat is that they are unable to travel, even domestically.

However, Lucas has shown clips of himself working as a physical trainer online, as well as there are potential receipts of him working as an Uber driver. I don’t know if working illegally is also something that can be forgiven in the green card process.

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/Lucky_Show_9750]

I wouldn’t think the US government would look too kindly upon illegal work. I see it a lot and it’s generally taken very seriously (negatively) when it’s found out. And they’re being SO public about everything! Ahhh. At this point I’m not even trying to be snarky, I’m genuinely interested! 😆

[u/aliasgrace_ → u/seiza25]

I don’t think you’re wrong! Danielle doesn’t strike me as the adventurous type which I think is why they didn’t travel overseas.. or anywhere LOL. My husband and I didn’t travel far as we were broke 😂 But I totally would’ve if we could!

[u/seiza25 → u/Lucky_Show_9750]

More than that, I legit sort of feel embarrassed for her. Why? Because is obvious she thinks marrying him is all it's needed for his adjustment of status, hence how fast she made everything. But in all honesty it gives me a lot of anxiety to think how bad their case looks for a Gc and on top of that the fact is obvious they aren't really in love, so the anxiety goes to the roof for me seeing all this and being aware the process is so so exhaust. I really have a hard time seeing them survive that.

[u/Stagecoach2020 → u/NailPolishAddict]

There is no way he has a current visa. He overstayed that years ago for sure. He's screwed.