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I-485 through VAWA Interview, help!

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Joanne28   0

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Hi guys,

I'm currently waiting for my I-485 interview with my approved I-360. Does anyone here did any interview like the one I'm going to? Can you please fill me in on what to expect. My attorney will most likely not going to be with me when I do my interview.

Thanks so much.

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Sept. 2004- Met my ex-husband

Oct. 2005- got married

June 2006- I-130 approved

July 2006- my Tourist visa expired

August 2006- nightmare, end up in the shelter

Oct. 2006- Hubby and I went through all kind of counselling and decided to get back together.

August 2007 - He got crazy again, drunk and drugged up.

Nov. 2007- Finally separate from him.

June 2008- Finally got my I-360 together, boy attorney's makes really good money!

June 2008- Got my Prima Facie

July 2008- Atty. applied for EAD without I-485- of course it was DENIED. He never refunded me my money.

Dec. 2008- Request for Prima facie extension

April 2009- Contacted Catholic Charities of Miami

Right away they filed my case (GOD bless them all)

May 2009- I-360 APPROVED!!!!

May 15, 2009- EAD Approved!!! Got my card in one week

June 2009 - got my SSN, Letter for Biometrics

June 24 2009- Biometrics done.

today--- patiently waiting for my I-485 interview date.

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Sept. 2004 - Met my now ex-husband

Oct. 2005 - Got married

June 2006 - I-130 approved

Aug. 2006 - Hubby became very abusive, alcoholic/drug addict, completely different person

- Went to the shelter, husband went to jail for DV

Oct. 2006 - Husband bail out, went to counselling and beg me to come back.

Nov, 2006 - I came back and started our life together. Husband change and treated me great.

Aug. 2007 - Husband started to drink a lot again and I found out he's abusing drugs again.

- We were ready to submit my I-485, paid the lawyer and then my husband wants to get my money back from the attorney so he can buy drugs.

Nov. 2007 - I left him and tried to survive on my own, working different jobs. My previous attorney gave me an idea about I-360

June 2008 - Finally saved some money to file for I-360

- A week after got a prima facie

Oct. 2008 - my attorney only filed for I-360 and I-765

- I-765 got denied since it should have been filed concurrently with I-485

Dec 2008 - Got an extension of Prima facie.

Apr 2009 - Finally got in contact with Catholic Charities in Miami (Heaven sent!) and they helped me submit my I-485 and I-765

May 2009 - EAD approved, got SSN

June 2009 - Biometrics done

August 18 2009- PASSED!!! Passport stamped!!!! it was just a 10mins interview....whew! the biggest journey is over...

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Bobby+Umit   161

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Your laywer should of prepped you for this.

From what I have read on various post, they will probably question your application/case and go from there.

If your case is strong, no issues, if it isn't - your lawyer will be making more money off you.

Good luck!

My Advice is usually based on "Worst Case Scenario" and what is written in the rules/laws/instructions. That is the way I roll... -Protect your Status - file before your I-94 expires.

WARNING: Phrases in this post may sound meaner than they were intended to be. Read the Adjudicator's Field Manual from USCIS

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Your laywer should of prepped you for this.

From what I have read on various post, they will probably question your application/case and go from there.

If your case is strong, no issues, if it isn't - your lawyer will be making more money off you.

Good luck!

Thanks, I'm sure my attorney will brief me on this, although it will be nice to hear from someone who've been to same situation.

Also, my 2 previous attorney's told me my case is strong, they did not ask for any evidence after we submitted my I-360 and personally I believed it is strong based on what I've been through with my ex-husband and with quite a lot of police reports for a DV case that were filed against him.

I guess we'll keep our fingers crossed.

Have a great day now.

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Sept. 2004 - Met my now ex-husband

Oct. 2005 - Got married

June 2006 - I-130 approved

Aug. 2006 - Hubby became very abusive, alcoholic/drug addict, completely different person

- Went to the shelter, husband went to jail for DV

Oct. 2006 - Husband bail out, went to counselling and beg me to come back.

Nov, 2006 - I came back and started our life together. Husband change and treated me great.

Aug. 2007 - Husband started to drink a lot again and I found out he's abusing drugs again.

- We were ready to submit my I-485, paid the lawyer and then my husband wants to get my money back from the attorney so he can buy drugs.

Nov. 2007 - I left him and tried to survive on my own, working different jobs. My previous attorney gave me an idea about I-360

June 2008 - Finally saved some money to file for I-360

- A week after got a prima facie

Oct. 2008 - my attorney only filed for I-360 and I-765

- I-765 got denied since it should have been filed concurrently with I-485

Dec 2008 - Got an extension of Prima facie.

Apr 2009 - Finally got in contact with Catholic Charities in Miami (Heaven sent!) and they helped me submit my I-485 and I-765

May 2009 - EAD approved, got SSN

June 2009 - Biometrics done

August 18 2009- PASSED!!! Passport stamped!!!! it was just a 10mins interview....whew! the biggest journey is over...

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I wish you the best of luck once you have the interview.

Why is it that the only one who can stop the crying is the one who started it in the first place?



More Complete Story here
My Saga includes 2 step sons
USC Married 4/2007 Colombian on overstay since 2001 of B1/B2 visa
Applied 5/2007 Approved GC in Hand 10/2007
I-751 mailed 6/30/09 aapproved 11/7/09 The BOYS I-751 Mailed 12/29/09 3/23/10 Email approval for 17 CR 3/27/10
4/14/10 Email approval for 13 yr Old CR 4/23/10

Oldest son now 21 I-130 filed by LPR dad ( as per NVC CSPA is applying here )
I-130 approved 2/24
Priority date 12/6/2007
4/6/2010 letter from NVC arrives to son dated 3/4/2010
5/4/10 received AOS and DS3032 via email
9/22/10 Interview BOG Passed
10/3/10 POE JFK all went well
11/11/10 GC Received smile.png


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