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If you didn't divorced her you can apply for Vawa. In the event that you divorced there is a two year window in which a VAWA can be filed.

You need to find a good lawyer to help with your case. I met one person was battered 16 years ago and faced with removal but last month she had her Vawa approved by an Immigration Judge.If you can't afford to hire a lawyer then find some pro bono lawyer to file the Vawa for you.If you want to contact me I might help you with my (pro bono) services.

sandranj are you a lawyer?

USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1

NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC

Medical
May 4, 2009

Interview
May, 26, 2009

POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

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Deputy Purple
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I spent 10 years as a single father and not once did I use them as an excuse to break the law. You claim the 9 year old can't live in Canada because of the cold climate yet you live in New York with

aaron2020
aaron2020

Wow. Just incredible. I am here illegally. Just tell me how to make myself legal. I don't care about any other reasonable option like returning to my country. Wow.

amberlynnloves
amberlynnloves

Speak for yourself! Seriously....I work my butt off to pay for your child's SSI. Your "Living Voucher", the food you put into your mouth and the heating costs that you received FREE from our governme

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Sandra G.   5,057

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Canadian wife regarding your questions Yes I am an attorney, and I have a non profit irganization who helps victims of domestic violence. Just want to remember that VAWA helps spouses and children that were subjected to abuse by the LPR or USC Citizens.

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canadian_wife Grand Master

canadian_wife   1,827

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Canadian wife regarding your questions Yes I am an attorney, and I have a non profit irganization who helps victims of domestic violence. Just want to remember that VAWA helps spouses and children that were subjected to abuse by the LPR or USC Citizens.

I truly hope the OP contacts you for your services then. I only want the best for his children

However, why did you edit the post offering the OP your pro bono services and recommend that he get a good lawyer if you, are in fact, a lawyer?

good luck

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USCIS
August 12, 2008 - petition sent
August 16, 2008 - NOA-1
February 10, 2009 - NOA-2
178 DAYS FROM NOA-1

NVC
February 13, 2009 - NVC case number assigned
March 12, 2009 - Case Complete
25 DAY TRIP THROUGH NVC

Medical
May 4, 2009

Interview
May, 26, 2009

POE - June 20, 2009 Toronto - Atlanta, GA

Removal of Conditions
Filed - April 14, 2011
Biometrics - June 2, 2011 (early)
Approval - November 9, 2011
209 DAY TRIP TO REMOVE CONDITIONS

Citizenship

April 29, 2013 - NOA1 for petition received

September 10, 2013 Interview - decision could not be made.

April 15, 2014 APPROVED. Wait for oath ceremony

Waited...

September 29, 2015 - sent letter to senator.

October 16, 2015 - US Citizen

SingleDad2usc Proficient

SingleDad2usc   71

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as we established earlier on this page, the VAWA issue is not a STALE (9 y. ago) assault conviction. Issue is that offender was only a Granted Asylee at the time. Since becoming LPR, offender only had a chance to threaten both me and children verbally. Despite the credibility of such threats (she physically followed up on threats before becoming LPR), verbal threats during "qualified period" don't sound enough of VAWA-quality event.

BTW, one lady above correctly noted that surrendering children to ACS was not really the birth mother's crime. I forgot to mention that two of ACS's investigations of the mother's abuse/neglect over 2002-2003 were found "INDICATED".

Well my conclusion is what I intuitively knew before: under current immigration Law, I don't have a statute to apply and legalize. I'm also quite sure that no one will ever seek to remove me, unless I misbehave. It's an unfortunate reality that in order for me to legalize my presence, I have to find myself under prosecution first. So status-quo prevails... And the only change is: yesterday I was still a driver with unexpired license

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SingleDad2usc   71

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as we established earlier on this page, the VAWA issue is not a STALE (9 y. ago) assault conviction. Issue is that offender was only a Granted Asylee at the time. Since becoming LPR, offender only had a chance to threaten both me and children verbally. Despite the credibility of such threats (she physically followed up on threats before becoming LPR), verbal threats during "qualified period" don't sound enough of VAWA-quality event.

BTW, one lady above correctly noted that surrendering children to ACS was not really the birth mother's crime. I forgot to mention that two of ACS's investigations of the mother's abuse/neglect over 2002-2003 were found "INDICATED".

Well my conclusion is what I intuitively knew before: under current immigration Law, I don't have a statute to apply and legalize. I'm also quite sure that no one will ever seek to remove me, unless I misbehave. It's an unfortunate reality that in order for me to legalize my presence, I have to find myself under prosecution first. So status-quo prevails... And the only change is: yesterday I was still a driver with unexpired license

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as we established earlier on this page, the VAWA issue is not a STALE (9 y. ago) assault conviction. Issue is that offender was only a Granted Asylee at the time. Since becoming LPR, offender only had a chance to threaten both me and children verbally. Despite the credibility of such threats (she physically followed up on threats before becoming LPR), verbal threats during "qualified period" don't sound enough of VAWA-quality event.

BTW, one lady above correctly noted that surrendering children to ACS was not really the birth mother's crime. I forgot to mention that two of ACS's investigations of the mother's abuse/neglect over 2002-2003 were found "INDICATED".

Well my conclusion is what I intuitively knew before: under current immigration Law, I don't have a statute to apply and legalize. I'm also quite sure that no one will ever seek to remove me, unless I misbehave. It's an unfortunate reality that in order for me to legalize my presence, I have to find myself under prosecution first. So status-quo prevails... And the only change is: yesterday I was still a driver with unexpired license

as we established earlier on this page, the VAWA issue is not a STALE (9 y. ago) assault conviction. Issue is that offender was only a Granted Asylee at the time. Since becoming LPR, offender only had a chance to threaten both me and children verbally. Despite the credibility of such threats (she physically followed up on threats before becoming LPR), verbal threats during "qualified period" don't sound enough of VAWA-quality event.

BTW, one lady above correctly noted that surrendering children to ACS was not really the birth mother's crime. I forgot to mention that two of ACS's investigations of the mother's abuse/neglect over 2002-2003 were found "INDICATED".

Well my conclusion is what I intuitively knew before: under current immigration Law, I don't have a statute to apply and legalize. I'm also quite sure that no one will ever seek to remove me, unless I misbehave. It's an unfortunate reality that in order for me to legalize my presence, I have to find myself under prosecution first. So status-quo prevails... And the only change is: yesterday I was still a driver with unexpired license

as we established earlier on this page, the VAWA issue is not a STALE (9 y. ago) assault conviction. Issue is that offender was only a Granted Asylee at the time. Since becoming LPR, offender only had a chance to threaten both me and children verbally. Despite the credibility of such threats (she physically followed up on threats before becoming LPR), verbal threats during "qualified period" don't sound enough of VAWA-quality event.

BTW, one lady above correctly noted that surrendering children to ACS was not really the birth mother's crime. I forgot to mention that two of ACS's investigations of the mother's abuse/neglect over 2002-2003 were found "INDICATED".

Well my conclusion is what I intuitively knew before: under current immigration Law, I don't have a statute to apply and legalize. I'm also quite sure that no one will ever seek to remove me, unless I misbehave. It's an unfortunate reality that in order for me to legalize my presence, I have to find myself under prosecution first. So status-quo prevails... And the only change is: yesterday I was still a driver with unexpired license

as we established earlier on this page, the VAWA issue is not a STALE (9 y. ago) assault conviction. Issue is that offender was only a Granted Asylee at the time. Since becoming LPR, offender only had a chance to threaten both me and children verbally. Despite the credibility of such threats (she physically followed up on threats before becoming LPR), verbal threats during "qualified period" don't sound enough of VAWA-quality event.

BTW, one lady above correctly noted that surrendering children to ACS was not really the birth mother's crime. I forgot to mention that two of ACS's investigations of the mother's abuse/neglect over 2002-2003 were found "INDICATED".

Well my conclusion is what I intuitively knew before: under current immigration Law, I don't have a statute to apply and legalize. I'm also quite sure that no one will ever seek to remove me, unless I misbehave. It's an unfortunate reality that in order for me to legalize my presence, I have to find myself under prosecution first. So status-quo prevails... And the only change is: yesterday I was still a driver with unexpired license

as we established earlier on this page, the VAWA issue is not a STALE (9 y. ago) assault conviction. Issue is that offender was only a Granted Asylee at the time. Since becoming LPR, offender only had a chance to threaten both me and children verbally. Despite the credibility of such threats (she physically followed up on threats before becoming LPR), verbal threats during "qualified period" don't sound enough of VAWA-quality event.

BTW, one lady above correctly noted that surrendering children to ACS was not really the birth mother's crime. I forgot to mention that two of ACS's investigations of the mother's abuse/neglect over 2002-2003 were found "INDICATED".

Well my conclusion is what I intuitively knew before: under current immigration Law, I don't have a statute to apply and legalize. I'm also quite sure that no one will ever seek to remove me, unless I misbehave. It's an unfortunate reality that in order for me to legalize my presence, I have to find myself under prosecution first. So status-quo prevails... And the only change is: yesterday I was still a driver with unexpired license

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I read everything ... Just now. I am shocked how far a parent would go, to use their kids to stay in the US. Incredible ... For everybody that is working an paying tax. We ALL went the LEGAL way! We ha to through a lot and many also didn't make it until the end. Here and now, should be your end. You should pack your things, stop using your kids and go home. And you said very, very mean things to others in this forum. Nobody should have even those evil thoughts, when others trying to give you their honest opinion, no matter if you like it or not. This all here is about a DL and EAD and not your kids. Start being honest to yourself! The kids aren't the one who are making the desicions and Canada isn't a 3rd world country! Healthcare is even better there than here. And PS: I don't care if you attack me now, I just needed to share my honest OPINION here.

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I read everything ... Just now. I am shocked how far a parent would go, to use their kids to stay in the US. Incredible ... For everybody that is working an paying tax. We ALL went the LEGAL way! We ha to through a lot and many also didn't make it until the end. Here and now, should be your end. You should pack your things, stop using your kids and go home. And you said very, very mean things to others in this forum. Nobody should have even those evil thoughts, when others trying to give you their honest opinion, no matter if you like it or not. This all here is about a DL and EAD and not your kids. Start being honest to yourself! The kids aren't the one who are making the desicions and Canada isn't a 3rd world country! Healthcare is even better there than here. And PS: I don't care if you attack me now, I just needed to share my honest OPINION here.

it's your opinion - you may call it honest - but it's not immigration advice. so it's no help to anyone trying to resolve immigration issue

amberlynnloves Community Regular

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I read everything ... Just now. I am shocked how far a parent would go, to use their kids to stay in the US. Incredible ... For everybody that is working an paying tax. We ALL went the LEGAL way! We ha to through a lot and many also didn't make it until the end. Here and now, should be your end. You should pack your things, stop using your kids and go home. And you said very, very mean things to others in this forum. Nobody should have even those evil thoughts, when others trying to give you their honest opinion, no matter if you like it or not. This all here is about a DL and EAD and not your kids. Start being honest to yourself! The kids aren't the one who are making the desicions and Canada isn't a 3rd world country! Healthcare is even better there than here. And PS: I don't care if you attack me now, I just needed to share my honest OPINION here.

Thank you! I was feeling like a butt head for what I said earlier because I thought I was the only one with this opinion. But I guess not. EVERYONE in this forum has given him advice ALL day long and all he goes is give excuse after excuse. I am completely angry that someone here ILLEGALLY uses MY tax dollars to collect SSI, food stamps, housing vouchers and more. I am INCREDIBLY outraged and I hope Mr. SingleCanadianMan you get deported. Because you have EVERY right to get deported. However YOU have NO right to stay in the United States of America. You FIRST need to figure out WHERE home even is! You've said so many contradictory things today you probably don't even know where you came from! STOP using your kids as an excuse. THEY did NOTHING wrong. STOP penalizing them. Because if YOU get deported for being a STUCK UP JERK they will suffer. Secondly, GO HOME. Go to whatever country YOU are a citizen of and if you REALLY want to come back to USA IF they let you, do it the LEGAL way. WE ALL HAVE! Stop using our tax dollars and get the heck out of our country that we have worked so hard to protect. If you can't afford an attorney, YOU ARE AN ILLEGAL ALIEN. BUT I'm sure you'll just stay and continue to mooch off of our welfare and our country. You should be deported. You REALLY should be.

it's your opinion - you may call it honest - but it's not immigration advice. so it's no help to anyone trying to resolve immigration issue

You are NOT trying to solve the problem either! You have been given MORE than enough advice about what to do! Stop being a jerk and TAKE THE ADVICE and get an attorney or get the heck out of our country before you damage your children's lives.

K-1 VISA ADVENTURE:
04-01-2012: Engaged in Detroit, Michigan at Comerica Park!
USCIS
05-02-2012: Sent I-129F to Dallas Lockbox
05-14-2012: Received Physical NOA1
08-09-2012: Received Physical NOA2
Montreal Embassy
08-21-2012: Package 3
09-06-2012: Package 4
11-12-2012: Medical in Toronto, Ontario (Approved-Went Well! Tip: Make sure you have ALL of your vaccinations up to date when you go to your medical exam! It CAN delay things.
11-19-2012: Interview in Montreal (APPROVED!!)
11-21-2012: Received Passport and Visa Package Back From Montreal (DHL/LOOMIS OPENED OUR SEALED ENVELOPE! SENT BACK TO MONTREAL ON 11-23-2012 TO BE RESEALED)
12-04-2012: Recevied resealed Visa package from Montreal
12-23-2012: POE: Port Huron, Michigan (Everything Went Great!)
02-16-2013: Wedding Date! We're MARRIED!

AOS

06-18-2013: Sent AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

06-20-2013: USPS Estimating Package Should Arrive in Chicago

06-24-2013: Received NOA Text and Emails for All Applications

06-27-2013: Received Physical NOAs for AOS, EAD and AP

07-16-2013: Biometrics Appointment

07-29-2013: I-485 Ready for Interview to Be Scheduled!!! YAY!!!! (No EXTREMELY Long Wait!)

08-02-2013: Received Mail with Interview Date!

09-03-2013: Interview in Detroit, Michigan (APPROVED!)

09-04-2013: EAD/AP Approved! (Even though it no longer matters because GC was approved the day before)

09-09-2013: Green Card mailed out via USPS 2-Day Air

09-11-2013: Received 2 Year Conditional Green Card in the Mail

amberlynnloves Community Regular

amberlynnloves   125

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amberlynnloves, I can't remember any immigration advice u gave in this topic

I told you to contact an attorney. Simple as that. That's your only option.

K-1 VISA ADVENTURE:
04-01-2012: Engaged in Detroit, Michigan at Comerica Park!
USCIS
05-02-2012: Sent I-129F to Dallas Lockbox
05-14-2012: Received Physical NOA1
08-09-2012: Received Physical NOA2
Montreal Embassy
08-21-2012: Package 3
09-06-2012: Package 4
11-12-2012: Medical in Toronto, Ontario (Approved-Went Well! Tip: Make sure you have ALL of your vaccinations up to date when you go to your medical exam! It CAN delay things.
11-19-2012: Interview in Montreal (APPROVED!!)
11-21-2012: Received Passport and Visa Package Back From Montreal (DHL/LOOMIS OPENED OUR SEALED ENVELOPE! SENT BACK TO MONTREAL ON 11-23-2012 TO BE RESEALED)
12-04-2012: Recevied resealed Visa package from Montreal
12-23-2012: POE: Port Huron, Michigan (Everything Went Great!)
02-16-2013: Wedding Date! We're MARRIED!

AOS

06-18-2013: Sent AOS Package to Chicago Lockbox

06-20-2013: USPS Estimating Package Should Arrive in Chicago

06-24-2013: Received NOA Text and Emails for All Applications

06-27-2013: Received Physical NOAs for AOS, EAD and AP

07-16-2013: Biometrics Appointment

07-29-2013: I-485 Ready for Interview to Be Scheduled!!! YAY!!!! (No EXTREMELY Long Wait!)

08-02-2013: Received Mail with Interview Date!

09-03-2013: Interview in Detroit, Michigan (APPROVED!)

09-04-2013: EAD/AP Approved! (Even though it no longer matters because GC was approved the day before)

09-09-2013: Green Card mailed out via USPS 2-Day Air

09-11-2013: Received 2 Year Conditional Green Card in the Mail

 
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