Vawa part3

[Alma28 1]

Congrats Alma28 that was indeed quick time God is great!!!!!! One more survivor free!!!!! Can I ask was your abuse mental/emotional????

It was both physical and emotional. My ex-husband was arrested twice by the police, once because I called 911, the other because our neighbors did. I also had a medical report, pictures taken by the police of my facial bruises, letters from our housemates describing the violence they witnessed and letters from my therapist and the domestic violence organization I went to after the incidents. As far as proof for good faith marriage, I had affidavits from our neighbors, friends, a joint rental lease, joint club membership, gift receipts, engagement ring, cards we exchanged etc... (I had explained that we couldn't get a joint bank account because they refused that at the bank since I didn't have a permanent status at the time)

[indianguyyyy 0]

Thanks Faithkeeper... If god sees that I have got normal married life... I will be now Happily married ever... I am fine what god choose to gave me.if i not a get GC... I am fighting... Only 45-55 % marriage ends in divorce in USA... in my home country only 5% marriage ends in divorce...

rest of 45% there are 5-10% marriage ends because of domestic violence...

I not got normal married life...its fine... I think here in vawa all of are same... I have seen friends are getting green card though I-130 and staying happy till death and marriage lasts forever..

[Alma28 1]

Congratulations Alma28. Nice to hear good news. Did you get any rfe's for your case if so what were they? Also how long after the rfe review response did you get your decision? I am still waiting on mine.

Thank you so much! I didn't get any RFE, Sandranj did a great job helping me out gathering all the necessary paperwork.

[Faithkeeper 25]

Thanks Faithkeeper... If god sees that I have got normal married life... I will be now Happily married ever... I am fine what god choose to gave me.if i not a get GC... I am fighting... Only 45-55 % marriage ends in divorce in USA... in my home country only 5% marriage ends in divorce...

rest of 45% there are 5-10% marriage ends because of domestic violence...

I not got normal married life...its fine... I think here in vawa all of are same... I have seen friends are getting green card though I-130 and staying happy till death and marriage lasts forever..

I agree my marriage failed too but as I see it God blocked me from alot and lets face it it could of been worst in the end we could of been dead and not have this opportunity to move on with our lives. Just dont give up keep pressing on.

Thank you so much! I didn't get any RFE, Sandranj did a great job helping me out gathering all the necessary paperwork.

Thats great yes Sandranj is a GREAT help!!!!!!!!!!

[Sandra G. 5,047]

Alma28 thank you for the kind words.I am very happy for you .It will begin a new chapter in your life and i can't wait to see you soon saving lives.Congrats.

[kevdman 5]

This is an amazing story. It was so odd how I heard about it. I do not watch TV news. I only listen to radio. The story came across the CBS network here in the SF Bay Area as almost a side note. It was as if the report was just not juicy enough to merit top news and lengthy attention.

It is a miracle and should be treated as such. We had a similar situation here with a young woman who was held captive for many years in a neighbor's backyard in Antioch, CA. People are just crazy.

K

[emonezama 0]

Dont give up just March 13 2012 your case should be adjudicated soon. I applied June 2012.

Congrats Alma28 that was indeed quick time God is great!!!!!! One more survivor free!!!!! Can I ask was your abuse mental/emotional????

Faithkeeper i did applied in june 2012 too. i guess you will be my reference. hopefully we get approved soon

[Faithkeeper 25]

Faithkeeper i did applied in june 2012 too. i guess you will be my reference. hopefully we get approved soon

And you for me emonezama....did you get RFE?

[emonezama 0]

And you for me emonezama....did you get RFE?

i have not yet got any RFE its still on the intial review.

[Faithkeeper 25]

i have not yet got any RFE its still on the intial review.

Oh it is okay.....I got RFE submitted since aug 12 so just waiting now.

[nids 0]

I have a question. I received my prima facie and got the SSN and fingerprints are done. Can anyone tell me if i can apply for medical insurance in california because i need one urgently/.

[Sandra G. 5,047]

nids if you cannot afford to pay a health insurance plan then you can apply for medicaid using the prima facie, and food stamp as well.

[ralphlaw 14]

This explains that ppl who got prima facie it does not mean vawa will be approved...its initial judgement. it also explains ppl who renewed prima facies more than 4 times or more and at the end , USCIS denies application.. Thanks...

Sandraj is brilliant, and is correct. But I do want to add...

I filed originally without sending in proof my spouse was a citizen and got a PF letter and a renewal. That's probably not the norm, but did happen.

Eventually, much later I got that proof and sent that in with some other documents.

[ralphlaw 14]

In original fileing (ORIGINAL) I submit carifited (with state seal) MARRIGE CERTIFICATE!!!

My attorney advised me to apeal. When I asked him what documents he needs he said that they have EVERYTHING and that USCIS did not look at original paperwork and first RFE. USCIS VSC based there denail only on documents of second RFE.

In order to approve I-130 we needed to establish that my wife is US citizen, otherwise I-130 would be denaid. They where probably in hurry and did not wanned to look I-130 pettition, so they just said that is not there.

I can not get her birth certificate because in state where she was born Birth Certificate is private record and only person who is on it can get copy (My wife, Her father and her mother). When I tried they said that it does not matter that I'm married to her she will have to come in person or give me power of attorney. She is abuser and by contacting her or any her family member I am puting my life in danger so I will not do that.

USCIS VSC said that affidavids are vague and my attorney said that in 30 years of his expiriance he did not see better affidavids! Also they did not consider credit card statments, utility bills ( from two companies) income tax returns etc.

I can not get any additional information, paperwork or pictures because my wife (The ABUSER) has it, and i can not contact her. Last time when i saw her i had mental brakedown and needed to be put on higher anti exaity medications, and of course if I somehow contact her she will not give me anything.

With all this information please, my dear friends, think and give me your opinion WHAT WOULD YOU DO? Refile and wait another two years and be hospitaliesd for panic attacs, depression and suisadle touths or you would file eather APPEAL or Motion to RECONSIDER. Please think about this and tell me what would you di if you are in my shoes!

Thank you!

Macbook

P.S.(Many times I was suicidal and thank to your support and support of my doctors I am here. I wanna take this moment to THANK ALL OF YOU for support! GOD BLESS YOU ALL)

I feel really bad for you. I've been reading the forum for a while and I was familiar with your case. Actually I revived my ( previously banned ) account just to let you know this.

Having been in this mess for so long I can honestly say make sure you have a little bit of happiness in your live everyday.

If you don't, drop everything and find that source of happiness right now. This immigration is really hard, and I've been exactly where you are so many times. After a while I realized happiness isn't some vague promise for a better future. Either you have it or don't have it *today*. So make sure you have enough of a life that provides you with that *support*, that joy for life, on a *daily* basis. Otherwise, it's easy to assume there's no point.

You can beat this. I know of that exact situation, and there are usually ways to get that documents. It maybe expensive, it may take a while, but you can get it if you really work hard for it.

About appeals. The only person I know in life to file and get VAWA got it on an appeal. I know statistically, that says nothing. But just thought I'd mention. Golden rule of appeals, focus on new information/arguments.

Best of luck in life. It may seem that way sometimes, but this is certainly not all it has to offer

[peanutbutter 6]

anything from Panama Guy?