VAWA

[Niagara 1]

Hello All,

It's after a long time I am writing. I had my interview for Green Card and it was approved. It was a very easy interview with no questions. Also got Green Card stamp on my passport. It's 10 years card. The officer was very nice. He told me that I can apply for Citizenship in 5 years.

Previous to this I also had my medical and it was also very smooth.

I want to thank all of you and best wishes in your process.

Thanks again.

deeplyhurted, congrats!!! Why they told you to apply in 5 years not in 3?

[deeplyhurted 0]

Congratulations .. thats wonderful. So does I-360 based i-485 mean 10 year green card. I thought it was 2 years GC first and then 10 years GC.

Thanks. Yes its a 10 years card. All the best.

Edited May 22, 2010 by deeplyhurted

[deeplyhurted 0]

Can you please explain how it had no questions. I have my interview and just would like to know what to expect.

Thank you and congratulation.

Hi,

It was just a very simple interview. The officer told me everything looks good and I am approving you. Instead he asked me if I have any questions from him. As simple as it can. Then he stamped my passport with a stamp of Green Card. I wish you all the best for your interview and would say don't worry at all. It will be fine.

Thanks

[deeplyhurted 0]

deeplyhurted, congrats!!! Why they told you to apply in 5 years not in 3?

Hi,

Thanks. For Citizenship, they told me 5 years. In this forum I have read some people tell it 3 years and some 5 years. In your interview did the they told you about it?

[Niagara 1]

They told me 5 years. But i thout officer made mistake because i was reading on USCIS websit it's 3 years. So, i don't know I will try to file in 2 years and 9 months, will see.

[Hoping4thebest 1]

They told me 5 years. But i thout officer made mistake because i was reading on USCIS websit it's 3 years. So, i don't know I will try to file in 2 years and 9 months, will see.

GUYS, Please read this and think which one applies to your situation:)

When can I apply for naturalization?

You may be able to apply for naturalization if you are at least 18

years of age and have been a permanent resident of the United States:

• For at least 5 years; or

• For at least 3 years during which time you have been, and

continue to be, married to and living in a marriage relationship

with your U.S. citizen spouse; or

Have u, guys, been married and CONTINUE to be married to your abuser for a least 3years? if YES, then U have the right to apply for citizenship in 3years, if not, then your application will be declined, easy.

[rogerVAWA 0]

Hello,

I am looking to file an I-360 VAWA petition against my abusive wife who is a US citizen. In my case, there was no physical abuse, it was financial/sexual abuse. We have only been married 3 months. After the marriage, she told me that she married me only for money (I have a Masters' degree and a six figure salary). The abuse started about a month into the marriage. She has been seeing someone else and frequently calls him over to our house when I am present. They would then indulge in intimacy like kissing and fondling in front of me. Then they go into our bedroom and have sex and make sure I hear them moaning. She goes out on dates and expects me to pay for them. I feel humiliated and find it difficult to function. There has been other kinds of abuse as well which I can document.

I have the following questions:

1. The evidence I have to show for the abuse are mostly degrading text messages from my wife. Is this enough? I am thinking of getting a letter from a psychiatrist also.

2. Is it enough to get police certificates to show good moral character?

3. We had filed I-130 and I-485 and we have our interview scheculed for the last week of June. What will happen if we miss the interview?

4. Do I have to file another I-485 with the I-360 or can I reference the original I-485 filed as part of the marriage petition?

5. I also have EAD and Advanced Parole approved as part of the marriage petition. Will these still be valid if I file I-360? If not, can I file for these again as part of the I-360 petition?

6. Is it going to be an issue that I have been married only 3 months? It may take another month to collect evidence and prepare the application.

7. Will USCIS contact my wife or will my wife need to be involved in any capacity for this application?

[ashleyblack 0]

Hi,

It was just a very simple interview. The officer told me everything looks good and I am approving you. Instead he asked me if I have any questions from him. As simple as it can. Then he stamped my passport with a stamp of Green Card. I wish you all the best for your interview and would say don't worry at all. It will be fine.

Thanks

A Big Congratulation Deeply ... Im so happy For you ..

[Ann2009 0]

Hello,

I am looking to file an I-360 VAWA petition against my abusive wife who is a US citizen. In my case, there was no physical abuse, it was financial/sexual abuse. We have only been married 3 months. After the marriage, she told me that she married me only for money (I have a Masters' degree and a six figure salary). The abuse started about a month into the marriage. She has been seeing someone else and frequently calls him over to our house when I am present. They would then indulge in intimacy like kissing and fondling in front of me. Then they go into our bedroom and have sex and make sure I hear them moaning. She goes out on dates and expects me to pay for them. I feel humiliated and find it difficult to function. There has been other kinds of abuse as well which I can document.

I have the following questions:

1. The evidence I have to show for the abuse are mostly degrading text messages from my wife. Is this enough? I am thinking of getting a letter from a psychiatrist also.

2. Is it enough to get police certificates to show good moral character?

3. We had filed I-130 and I-485 and we have our interview scheculed for the last week of June. What will happen if we miss the interview?

4. Do I have to file another I-485 with the I-360 or can I reference the original I-485 filed as part of the marriage petition?

5. I also have EAD and Advanced Parole approved as part of the marriage petition. Will these still be valid if I file I-360? If not, can I file for these again as part of the I-360 petition?

6. Is it going to be an issue that I have been married only 3 months? It may take another month to collect evidence and prepare the application.

7. Will USCIS contact my wife or will my wife need to be involved in any capacity for this application?

Roger

I Thought we are in the same situitation . I married a US citizen in 2008, After three months he became totaly different person who was very abusive.I file my I-360 on Aug 14, 2009. My case was approved on March 17, 2010. I have received the Interview notice on April 19 2010. Interview appointment is on July, 03 2010. So I don't think there is issue about 3 months marriage. Uscis won't contact your wife and you wife can not involved your case.

Good Luck!

[MulanJohns 3]

Hello,

I am looking to file an I-360 VAWA petition against my abusive wife who is a US citizen. In my case, there was no physical abuse, it was financial/sexual abuse. We have only been married 3 months. After the marriage, she told me that she married me only for money (I have a Masters' degree and a six figure salary). The abuse started about a month into the marriage. She has been seeing someone else and frequently calls him over to our house when I am present. They would then indulge in intimacy like kissing and fondling in front of me. Then they go into our bedroom and have sex and make sure I hear them moaning. She goes out on dates and expects me to pay for them. I feel humiliated and find it difficult to function. There has been other kinds of abuse as well which I can document.

I have the following questions:

1. The evidence I have to show for the abuse are mostly degrading text messages from my wife. Is this enough? I am thinking of getting a letter from a psychiatrist also.

2. Is it enough to get police certificates to show good moral character?

3. We had filed I-130 and I-485 and we have our interview scheculed for the last week of June. What will happen if we miss the interview?

4. Do I have to file another I-485 with the I-360 or can I reference the original I-485 filed as part of the marriage petition?

5. I also have EAD and Advanced Parole approved as part of the marriage petition. Will these still be valid if I file I-360? If not, can I file for these again as part of the I-360 petition?

6. Is it going to be an issue that I have been married only 3 months? It may take another month to collect evidence and prepare the application.

7. Will USCIS contact my wife or will my wife need to be involved in any capacity for this application?

@Roger

I do not mean to rain on your parade or discourage you, but how d'u intend to explain away why you did not remove yourself from the situation?

Especially in a marriage where she was expecting you to pay, and having sex with someone while you listen to the moaning.

From my opinion, just my opinion, they will need more than that. I can see someone say, this is good old cheating and he married a money grabber- happens everyday in America.

Your saying you had a 6 figure pay with a masters degree only goes to make someone ask why you allowed it, or why did you marry her again?

My goal here is to help you come up with a more probatively detailed explanation. We may want to deny here, but your being a man puts you in a more defensive position because historically, it was the women suppressed.

All the best.

[rogerVAWA 0]

Thanks Ann and MulanJohns for your reply.

I am not living with her anymore but continue to pay her because she threatens to withdraw the immigration petition and send a letter that I committed fraud. I don't want to jeopardize my immigration status in this country. I am currently working on an H-1B visa and also have EAD approved through the marriage petition.

[kwala 3]

Hello,

I am looking to file an I-360 VAWA petition against my abusive wife who is a US citizen. In my case, there was no physical abuse, it was financial/sexual abuse. We have only been married 3 months. After the marriage, she told me that she married me only for money (I have a Masters' degree and a six figure salary). The abuse started about a month into the marriage. She has been seeing someone else and frequently calls him over to our house when I am present. They would then indulge in intimacy like kissing and fondling in front of me. Then they go into our bedroom and have sex and make sure I hear them moaning. She goes out on dates and expects me to pay for them. I feel humiliated and find it difficult to function. There has been other kinds of abuse as well which I can document.

I have the following questions:

1. The evidence I have to show for the abuse are mostly degrading text messages from my wife. Is this enough? I am thinking of getting a letter from a psychiatrist also.

2. Is it enough to get police certificates to show good moral character?

3. We had filed I-130 and I-485 and we have our interview scheculed for the last week of June. What will happen if we miss the interview?

4. Do I have to file another I-485 with the I-360 or can I reference the original I-485 filed as part of the marriage petition?

5. I also have EAD and Advanced Parole approved as part of the marriage petition. Will these still be valid if I file I-360? If not, can I file for these again as part of the I-360 petition?

6. Is it going to be an issue that I have been married only 3 months? It may take another month to collect evidence and prepare the application.

7. Will USCIS contact my wife or will my wife need to be involved in any capacity for this application?

man call the police and open a report of cheating ,what are you waiting until she put you on the big house and broke your life .call .the number is 911 .if u dont call u gona be in the dark and no one will listen to you

[twototango 0]

To All

I went to my Interview and I had a very bad experience. The officer send me to take fingerprints and biometric and she will take a decision. I am afraid she will denied my AOS. Does anybody know if that is possible?

[anonymous09 1]

To All

I went to my Interview and I had a very bad experience. The officer send me to take fingerprints and biometric and she will take a decision. I am afraid she will denied my AOS. Does anybody know if that is possible?

What makes you think you had a bad experience with the interview? is there any particular reason ?

If your biometrics are not up to date, they cannot approve your application and thats the reason the officer must have sent you for biometrics/fingerprinting. is there anything else the officer mentioned that makes you believe that she will deny your AOS?

[kwala 3]

To All

I went to my Interview and I had a very bad experience. The officer send me to take fingerprints and biometric and she will take a decision. I am afraid she will denied my AOS. Does anybody know if that is possible?

if u never been arested !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Congratulation .the fingerprint always needed for card ordered .that hapened to me befor i got the card . dont worry the approval of i-360 is good enough.

Edited May 27, 2010 by kwala