Engine Journeys

These journeys are directed, stateful graphs, not checklists. The same Universal Journey Engine computes where you stand in each — across two different domains — with no engine change. Orientation only: every step routes to an official source.

• Colonoscopy Journey — healthcare

  Physician-referral entrance. BRANCH: eligible → scheduling. LOOP: prior-auth rejected then corrected (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 5 procedure prerequisites converge — consent + prep + transport still active in parallel; "Ready for procedure" stays locked until all five meet.

• Federal Contract Award Journey — procurement

  RFP entrance in a different domain, SAME engine. BRANCH: responsibility → responsive (prep) with a clarification path. LOOP: clarification reopened and re-answered. JOIN: 3 of 5 proposal volumes converge — price + past-performance still active; "Ready to submit" stays locked until all five meet.

• SNAP Food Assistance Journey — benefits

  Online entrance in a third domain, SAME engine. BRANCH: expedited screen routes emergency households to 7-day benefits. LOOP: income request-for-verification reopened and re-answered (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 determination prerequisites converge — residency still active; "Ready for determination" stays locked until all four meet.

• Naturalization (N-400) Journey — immigration

  LPR-5-year entrance in a fourth domain, SAME engine. Sequential WAITS on USCIS (biometrics → interview). LOOP: civics test failed then passed on re-test (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 final-decision prerequisites converge — tax compliance still active; "Ready for final decision" stays locked until all four meet.

• Unemployment Insurance Journey — labor

  Online initial claim in a fifth domain, SAME engine. BRANCH: separation reason routes to eligible vs disqualification. LOOP: adjudication reopened for more fact-finding (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 payment prerequisites converge — work-search registration still active; "Ready to pay" stays locked until all four meet. A recurring weekly-certification loop follows.

• Small-Claims Court Journey — courts

  E-filed claim in a sixth domain, SAME engine. LOOP: first service failed then completed by an alternate method (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 hearing prerequisites converge — the serviceable-party proof still active; "Ready for hearing" stays locked until all four meet. Exits fan out to plaintiff judgment (which launches collection), dismissal (which launches appeal), default, settlement, and withdrawal.

• Building Permit Journey — permitting

  Contractor-submitted permit in a seventh domain, SAME engine — with TWO decisions (plan review + final inspection) and TWO loops (plan revision + re-inspection). LOOP: plan corrections revised and resubmitted (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 issuance prerequisites converge — the contractor-license check still active; "Ready to issue" stays locked until all four meet.

• SSDI (Social Security Disability) Journey — disability

  Online disability application in an eighth domain, SAME engine. LOOP #1 — the appeals LADDER: reconsideration denied, then an ALJ hearing re-enters the determination favorably (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 award prerequisites converge — the medical record still active; "Ready to award" stays locked until all four meet. LOOP #2 — periodic continuing-disability review follows the award.

• U.S. Passport Journey — travel

  First-time application in a ninth domain, SAME engine. LOOP: acceptance review requested more citizenship evidence, supplied on the second pass (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 printing prerequisites converge — the photo still validating; "Ready to print" stays locked until all four meet. Issuance then branches routine vs expedited.

• Criminal-Record Expungement Journey — reentry

  Pro-se petition in a tenth domain, SAME engine. LOOP: a prosecutor objection forced a contested hearing that re-entered the ruling and was granted (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 dissemination prerequisites converge — the certified records still being obtained; "Ready to disseminate" stays locked until all four meet, then agencies are notified to seal/destroy.

• Section 8 Housing Voucher Journey — housing

  Online waitlist application in an eleventh domain, SAME engine — TWO decisions (eligibility + lease-up) and TWO loops (document cure + re-inspection). LOOP: a missing income document supplied on the second pass (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 voucher prerequisites converge — the background screening still pending; "Voucher issued" stays locked until all four meet, then the unit-search / HQS-inspection race against the voucher term follows.

• Driver's License / REAL ID Journey — motor_vehicle

  First-time license in a twelfth domain, SAME engine — TWO decisions (document review + test result) and TWO loops (document cure + re-test). LOOP #1: a second residency proof supplied on return. LOOP #2: road test failed then passed. JOIN: 3 of 4 issuance prerequisites converge — the SSN match still pending; "Ready to issue" stays locked until all four meet, then an interim license is issued and the card is mailed.

• VA Disability Compensation Journey — veterans

  Online 21-526EZ claim in a thirteenth domain, SAME engine. The three elements of service connection (current disability + in-service event + nexus) are modeled as parallel evidence that JOIN with the C&P exam. LOOP: a development request answered and re-entered into the rating (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 decision prerequisites converge — the nexus opinion still outstanding; "Ready for rating decision" stays locked until all four meet.

• Child Support Journey — family

  Online IV-D application in a fourteenth domain, SAME engine — spanning BOTH phases (establishment + enforcement) as TWO decisions and TWO loops. LOOP #1: disputed parentage sent to genetic testing, which re-entered the order decision. JOIN: 3 of 4 enforcement prerequisites converge — income verification still pending; "Ready to enforce" stays locked until all four meet. LOOP #2: non-payment then drives enforcement remedies (liens / license / contempt).

• Business License / Registration Journey — economic

  Online registration in a fifteenth domain, SAME engine — TWO decisions (application review + final inspection) and TWO loops (correction + re-inspection). LOOP: a deficiency corrected on resubmittal (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 issuance prerequisites converge — zoning approval still pending; "Ready to issue" stays locked until all four meet, then the health/fire/building inspection gates the license.

• Green Card (Adjustment of Status) Journey — immigration

  Family-based I-485 in a sixteenth domain (a second immigration journey distinct from naturalization), SAME engine. LOOP: an RFE answered and re-entered into the decision (history preserved). The decision also branches to an administrative closure when the visa is unavailable (retrogression). JOIN: 3 of 4 grant prerequisites converge — admissibility (I-693) still pending; "Ready to grant LPR" stays locked until all four meet.

• Tax Appeal / IRS Dispute Journey — tax

  Audit response in a seventeenth domain, SAME engine. LOOP: Appeals requested more substantiation, supplied on the second pass (history preserved). The determination also branches to a partial settlement or a sustained liability. JOIN: 3 of 4 closure prerequisites converge — the stated position still under review; "Ready to close" stays locked until all four meet. A sustained determination launches the U.S. Tax Court journey.

• Professional License (Nursing) Journey — occupational

  New-graduate licensure-by-exam in an eighteenth domain, SAME engine — TWO decisions (credential review + exam) and TWO loops (cure + retake). LOOP #1: a missing transcript cured. LOOP #2: NCLEX failed then passed. JOIN: 3 of 4 issuance prerequisites converge — the background check still pending; "Ready to license" stays locked until all four meet.

• VA Appeal (Appeals Modernization) Journey — veterans

  The appeal the VA Disability denial launches (entrance va_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link now resolves to a real graph). SAME engine, the three AMA lanes as entrances. LOOP: a Board remand for development that, once completed, re-enters the decision and is allowed (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 disposition prerequisites converge — the record still assembling. A denied appeal itself launches the CAVC — an appeal of the appeal.

• Unemployment Appeal Journey — labor

  The appeal the Unemployment denial launches (entrance ui_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine, the UI appeal ladder as a decision with a Board-of-Review LOOP. LOOP: the referee affirmed, then the Board reversed on further review (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 payment prerequisites converge — the record still being prepared. An affirmed denial itself launches court review.

• Judgment Collection Journey — courts

  The enforcement journey the Small-Claims plaintiff judgment launches (entrance collect_judgment__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). Winning is not the end; collecting is its own graph. SAME engine — TWO decisions (method + satisfaction) and TWO loops (alternate method + continue). LOOP: a dry bank levy replaced by a wage garnishment. JOIN: 3 of 4 collection prerequisites converge — the writ still being issued. An uncollectible judgment launches renewal.

• U.S. Tax Court Journey — tax

  The litigation journey the Tax Appeal launches (entrance tax_court__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine. LOOP: settlement failed at pretrial, the case went to trial and re-entered the disposition (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 decision prerequisites converge — the record still assembling. An IRS-favorable decision launches a Circuit Court appeal.

• DMV Hearing Journey — motor_vehicle

  The hearing journey the Driver's License denial launches (entrance dmv_hearing__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine. LOOP: a continuance for records that, once supplied, re-entered the decision and set the suspension aside (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 reinstatement prerequisites converge — the driving record still being pulled. An upheld suspension launches a court appeal (writ of mandate).

• Section 8 Informal Hearing Journey — housing

  The hearing journey the Section 8 denial launches (entrance section8_hearing__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine. LOOP: a continuance for income documentation that, once supplied, re-entered the decision and overturned the denial (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 restoration prerequisites converge — the case file still being reviewed. An upheld decision launches judicial review.

• Child Support Appeal / Modification Journey — family

  The appeal/modification journey the Child Support dismissal launches (entrance child_support_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine. LOOP: the court requested proof of an income change that, once supplied, re-entered the ruling and modified the order (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 new-order prerequisites converge — the updated financials still being filed. A denial launches a higher-court appeal.

• Building Permit Appeal / Variance Journey — permitting

  The appeal/variance journey the Building Permit denial launches (entrance permit_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine. LOOP: the board continued for revised, setback-compliant plans that, once submitted, re-entered the decision and were granted (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 re-issuance prerequisites converge — the hardship grounds still being documented. A denial launches court review (certiorari).

• SNAP Fair Hearing Journey — benefits

  The fair-hearing journey the SNAP denial launches (entrance snap_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine. LOOP: a continuance for pay stubs that, once supplied, re-entered the decision and reversed the denial (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 restoration prerequisites converge — the case file still being reviewed. An upheld decision launches judicial review.

• Naturalization Appeal (N-336) Journey — immigration

  The N-336 appeal the Naturalization denial launches (entrance natz_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine, a hearing before a NEW officer. LOOP: a request for updated tax records that, once supplied, re-entered the decision and overturned the denial (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 oath prerequisites converge — the new argument still being submitted. An affirmed denial launches de-novo federal court review (INA 310(c)).

• Passport Reconsideration Journey — travel

  The reconsideration journey the Passport denial launches (entrance passport_reconsideration__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine. LOOP: the agency asked for a secondary citizenship document that, once supplied, re-entered the decision and approved it (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 issuance prerequisites converge — the explanatory statement still being provided. An affirmed denial launches federal district court review.

• Expungement Appeal Journey — justice

  The appeal journey the Expungement denial launches (entrance expungement_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine, before an appellate panel. LOOP: the panel ordered supplemental briefing that, once filed, re-entered the decision and reversed the denial (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 sealing prerequisites converge — the opening brief still being perfected. An affirmed denial launches discretionary review in the state supreme court.

• I-485 Appeal / Motion Journey — immigration

  The I-290B motion the Green Card denial launches (entrance i485_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine. LOOP: USCIS issued a request for evidence that, once answered, re-entered the decision and approved the motion (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 card-production prerequisites converge — the brief still being filed. An affirmed denial launches federal-court review.

• Professional-License Appeal Journey — licensing

  The contested-case hearing the Professional License denial launches (entrance license_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine, before an administrative law judge. LOOP: the board ordered a rehearing that, once held, re-entered the decision and reinstated the license (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 issuance prerequisites converge — witnesses still being prepared. An upheld denial launches judicial review in state court.

• Business-License Appeal Journey — business

  The administrative hearing the Business License denial launches (entrance business_license_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine, before a municipal hearing officer. LOOP: the officer ordered a cure period that, once satisfied, re-entered the decision and restored the license (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 issuance prerequisites converge — the compliance file still being assembled. An upheld denial launches judicial review.

• SSDI Federal-Court Appeal Journey — benefits

  The §405(g) civil action the SSDI final denial launches (entrance ssdi_federal_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine, in federal district court. LOOP: the court ordered supplemental briefing that, once filed, re-entered the judgment and reversed for an award (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 award prerequisites converge — the plaintiff’s brief still being filed. An affirmance launches circuit-court review.

• Small-Claims Appeal Journey — justice

  The trial de novo the Small-Claims loss launches (entrance small_claims_appeal__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves, closing the journey web). SAME engine, before a superior-court judge. LOOP: the judge continued the trial for a key witness, whose testimony re-entered the judgment and found for the appellant (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 judgment prerequisites converge — the appeal bond still being posted. An affirmance launches discretionary appellate review.

• Naturalization Federal-Review Journey — immigration

  Tier-2. The §1421(c) de-novo action the Naturalization Appeal launches (entrance natz_federal_review__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine, in federal district court. LOOP: the court requested proof of continuous residence that, once supplied, re-entered the finding and held the applicant eligible (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 oath prerequisites converge — the memorandum still being filed. An affirmance launches circuit-court review.

• I-485 Federal-Review Journey — immigration

  Tier-2. The APA/mandamus action the I-485 Appeal launches (entrance i485_federal_review__entrance — the cross-journey link resolves). SAME engine, in federal district court. LOOP: the court ordered briefing on the delay’s reasonableness that, once filed, re-entered the ruling and ordered adjudication (history preserved). JOIN: 3 of 4 approval prerequisites converge — the brief still being filed. A dismissal launches circuit-court review.