VAWA

[konjo 0]

I just noticed something new on the website. You can actually check the average time it takes to process a particular king of case..... instead of going to "check processing times", click on "check my case status". There is a spot where you enter your receipt number but if you scroll down there are some drop down menus where you select the kind of application you are looking for. For VAWA at all centers they say 5 months so I guess that explains all the approvals lately.

[lostinNJ 3]

Thank you guys some much for your support. I remember before I started this thread, there was no VAWA thread and often didn't have answers to many questions. I'm so happy to see everyone come together and share their insights and experience. I wish everyone the best and I pray that the journey willl soon be over for all of us.

[missmary 0]

hello everybody. I have been reading you for a few months, so I wanted to thank you all for sharing this painful experience. I filed for vawa in march 2009. Im still in waiting mode. reading you makes me feel that i am not alone. im so happy when i see approvals. Im praying for you EWTN, I feel your anxiousness. even if i have not waited yet for that long I know what it feels like to be waiting....

courage to you all and God bless you.

[EWTN2009 0]

Thank you my friend!!!!!!!!!!! YOU MADE THIS SPACE A PEACEFUL SITE where each of us can come, share our frustrations, get info, encourage and have support and peace of mind to keep our journey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU

Thank you guys some much for your support. I remember before I started this thread, there was no VAWA thread and often didn't have answers to many questions. I'm so happy to see everyone come together and share their insights and experience. I wish everyone the best and I pray that the journey willl soon be over for all of us.

[EWTN2009 0]

Thank you missmary for your kindly words. I really appreciate your prayers...

hello everybody. I have been reading you for a few months, so I wanted to thank you all for sharing this painful experience. I filed for vawa in march 2009. Im still in waiting mode. reading you makes me feel that i am not alone. im so happy when i see approvals. Im praying for you EWTN, I feel your anxiousness. even if i have not waited yet for that long I know what it feels like to be waiting....

courage to you all and God bless you.

[Ann2009 0]

I just noticed something new on the website. You can actually check the average time it takes to process a particular king of case..... instead of going to "check processing times", click on "check my case status". There is a spot where you enter your receipt number but if you scroll down there are some drop down menus where you select the kind of application you are looking for. For VAWA at all centers they say 5 months so I guess that explains all the approvals lately.

Hi Konjo

Thank you very much for sharing it with us. May I have a question for you?

I filed Intial package I-485 I-765 Sep. 2008 ( I married my ex-husband July, 17 2008. he is American citizen) received EAD Dec, 15 2008. Card valid from 12/5/2008 to 12/4/2009.

Filed I-360 May, 14 2009

Can i file another I-765 for renew EAD. how much will it cost?

[konjo 0]

If you try to renew the EAD by itself, it WILL be denied. You have to file another I-485 to go with it. Below is basically what I did and it worked for me.

I sent another complete package (see below for the contents) to the Vermont center (where all VAWA apps go) and clearly marked the envelope VAWA in HUGE RED letters. I included a cover letter with a list of all the applications and this RE line at the beginning of the letter. "RE: Route with I-360 EAC123456789". I also stuck a post-it with that number on each application just in case things got separated (I wasn't taking chances).

I-485

G-325A -----> This has to be the 4 page one, there was an error on the site and I was just getting a 2 page at that time.

I-864W Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption

I-765 ------> option C(9)

Medical Exam --->you need to pay to have this done

Copy Marriage certificate

Copy of my birth certificate

Copy of his birth certificate --------> they need something to prove he is a citizen.

Copies of any expired EADs

Copy of the I-360

Copy of the Prima Facie ------> I think if you are due for a renewal you can also request one in this package.

you need to send all together with a check for total $1,010

I got my info from people on this forum, a paralegal at my crazy lawyers office (I told them I was too broke to pay for their services), and my friend's lawyer who didn't charge me a dime for her advice.

[lostinNJ 3]

Just a quick question for those of you who've been approved. How many consecutive touches have you had before getting the approval? And after the last touch how long did it take before the approval, same day or few days or weeks later?

[mslady 0]

If you try to renew the EAD by itself, it WILL be denied. You have to file another I-485 to go with it. Below is basically what I did and it worked for me.

I sent another complete package (see below for the contents) to the Vermont center (where all VAWA apps go) and clearly marked the envelope VAWA in HUGE RED letters. I included a cover letter with a list of all the applications and this RE line at the beginning of the letter. "RE: Route with I-360 EAC123456789". I also stuck a post-it with that number on each application just in case things got separated (I wasn't taking chances).

I-485

G-325A -----> This has to be the 4 page one, there was an error on the site and I was just getting a 2 page at that time.

I-864W Intending Immigrant's Affidavit of Support Exemption

I-765 ------> option C(9)

Medical Exam --->you need to pay to have this done

Copy Marriage certificate

Copy of my birth certificate

Copy of his birth certificate --------> they need something to prove he is a citizen.

Copies of any expired EADs

Copy of the I-360

Copy of the Prima Facie ------> I think if you are due for a renewal you can also request one in this package.

you need to send all together with a check for total $1,010

I got my info from people on this forum, a paralegal at my crazy lawyers office (I told them I was too broke to pay for their services), and my friend's lawyer who didn't charge me a dime for her advice.

It looks like you had to refile everything.

I was told i wouldn't need to refile I-485 since my previous one is still pending.

I didn't know i would have to do all that again, including medical, etc. etc. I am hoping i don't. I know someone that didn't (vawa2006).

And $1,010??? Please tell me that's a type. How am i supposed to afford that

[mona_lisa 0]

Just a quick question for those of you who've been approved. How many consecutive touches have you had before getting the approval? And after the last touch how long did it take before the approval, same day or few days or weeks later?

Hi LostinNJ. First of all thank you so much for starting this post that has been a source of information and solace for all of us. I believe your time has now come. My file was touched on July 13, 16 & 17 and approved on July 30. So I know you are extremely anxious, but be patient, you probably need to give it about two weeks from the first recent touch to get your approval. That's how it was for me anyway. Hang in there. Its coming!!

[konjo 0]

Lost inNJ, mine was touched 3 times too then it was approved. Fingers are crossed!!!

Mslady, yeah, I filed everything all over again and no, that is not a typo I paid the whole amount again $1,010 ... plus the cost for medical ... ohh and don't forget I couldn't work the entire time I was sorting this mess out so no money coming in . I had been told that I didn't need to refile the I-485 but once my EAD renewal was denied, I found out that I had to do it all over. As we all know there is no rhyme or reason behind the decisions that take place at that office. Maybe you need to do it over like I did, or maybe you don't like VAWA2006 - it's a pain either way.

[mslady 0]

Lost inNJ, mine was touched 3 times too then it was approved. Fingers are crossed!!!

Mslady, yeah, I filed everything all over again and no, that is not a typo I paid the whole amount again $1,010 ... plus the cost for medical ... ohh and don't forget I couldn't work the entire time I was sorting this mess out so no money coming in . I had been told that I didn't need to refile the I-485 but once my EAD renewal was denied, I found out that I had to do it all over. As we all know there is no rhyme or reason behind the decisions that take place at that office. Maybe you need to do it over like I did, or maybe you don't like VAWA2006 - it's a pain either way.

Is it possible to ask for a fee waiver? Since my empl. authorization was denied i haven't been able to work on the books. I've been working cash only as a nanny. but i can't afford that...omigod! $1,010?? ohh wow

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I just got off the phone with my lawyer (i had been trying to reach him for days now). He said to come in tomorrow to bring my birth certificate, passport & my approval letter. He confirmed what you said that i need to refile everything. *wheew*

I will go do my medical right away so i won't have to wait. Medical is like $250 right?

[konjo 0]

I paid $200 for the medical and don't let them give you the TB skin test. If you have had it before and it was positive, you can go the the Public Health office and tell those those pple there what you have going on and you might get a waiver for that (just the skin test). That way if they need to check for TB you will just get a chest x-ray.

I don't know about getting a waiver for the $1010.00, I tried asking about that but I ended up paying.

[lostinNJ 3]

I guess 3 is the magic number, I've only been touched twice. I'm kinda worried.. Let's see what happens within the next few days. I hope it's not another RFE or NOID.

[Yahya54 4]

lostinn been toched after you send RFE that mian they going to approved it