Vawa part 4

[Sandra G. 5,047]

Submit an e_request.

[dovs 0]

hello, i filed my vawa last oct 2012 and saw it online today that it was denied. whats my next step now? should i appeal? i think i will receive the mail next week. i cant afford to spend money anymore. :-(

[bestgirlever 12]

Hi dovey, I'm so sorry your vawa got denied! Did you get any request for evidence (rfe) within this one year?

[Hypnos 6,576]

Something like 99% of appeals are denied, which is something to bear in mind.

You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney, and perhaps begin to make preparations to leave the US in the absence of any other route to legal permanent residency.

[dovs 0]

yes. last aug 8, 2013. then submitted it last oct 10, 2013. thanks for listening. i dont know why they denied it. i was truthful and submitted everything they ask, told them i was emotionally, financially and verbally abused. i have nowhere to go that time and it was her grandma, uncle and cousins help me and ask me to live with them. is it because im not a girl? my exwife cheated on me n

Something like 99% of appeals are denied, which is something to bear in mind.

You should consult with an experienced immigration attorney, and perhaps begin to make preparations to leave the US in the absence of any other route to legal permanent residency.

so i will be receiving a letter from them that they will deport me?

[Hypnos 6,576]

They will only initiate removal proceedings against you if you also filed an I-485 along with your I-360.

[dovs 0]

yah i filed my i485 along with my i360 last oct 2012 as advise by my lawyer, then it was also denied yesterday. so they will send me a letter/mail for deportation also?

[Hypnos 6,576]

Then yes, I'm afraid they will likely initiate removal proceedings against you. You should speak to a immigration attorney to explore any options you have.

[Back&Brighter 1]

yah i filed my i485 along with my i360 last oct 2012 as advise by my lawyer, then it was also denied yesterday. so they will send me a letter/mail for deportation also?

Did they informed you about the reason to deny?

But don't panic. Its not like they'll knock your door the next morning and take you away.

You'll get NOID first > reply to that if possible > then u might get NTA > You'll get some date in next few months to appear before judge > then judge will make decision about yr deportation.

SandraNJ/Hypnos: please correct me where I am wrong :-)

May be other members who experienced VAWA denials by themselves or from other members can help you with next steps.

Usually its refile or appeal is the option?

Edited November 8, 2013 by Back&Brighter

[vawavictim 0]

Did they informed you about the reason to deny?

But don't panic. Its not like they'll knock your door the next morning and take you away.

You'll get NOID first > reply to that if possible > then u might get NTA > You'll get some date in next few months to appear before judge > then judge will make decision about yr deportation.

SandraNJ/Hypnos: please correct me where I am wrong :-)

May be other members who experienced VAWA denials by themselves or from other members can help you with next steps.

Usually its refile or appeal is the option?

you should file appeal to that decision quickly.Plz change ur lawyer.Vawa success rate is over 70%.This time collect enough documents for the last RFE.I assume they did not have enough evidence for the last RFE they sent you.You can make it this time

[vawavictim 0]

hypnos

I saw that u filed with chicago office.How long did it take u from time it was transfered to chicago office from Vermont?did ur GC "resident from" date shows earlier day than VAWA approval day?

Thanks.

[vawavictim 0]

belinda63

I got this quote of law from a friend regarding help from government to battered victims like my self

"The Notice of Approval or the Notice of Prima Facie Determination may be presented to benefits granting agencies as evidence of status as a "qualified alien." Benefits granting agencies may verify this using procedures outlined in the"Interim Guidance on Verification of Citizenship, Qualified Alien Status and Eligibility Under Title VI of the Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996," AG Order No. 2129-97, 62 Fed. Reg. 61366 (November 17, 1997)."

so do you know what are this granting agents?are they special units in DHS or what?they told me in the special unit that if I am asylee or refugee they would help me.So is VAWA considered asylum or refugee?

[dovs 0]

ok thanks... i did not received the mail yet. if i received the mail il update it here.

while i try to appeal or refile, can i renew my ead card? or can i continue working r driving?

[citragirl 25]

Dovey, so sorry your application got denied, what was the rfe about, maybe your statement was weak, by that I meant that you might not express in writing form what you went thru and elaborate in extreme detail about the abuse. Did you explained about ALL the response that you submitted... For what I have read here, they should send you a letter telling you why it was denied.

ok thanks... i did not received the mail yet. if i received the mail il update it here.

while i try to appeal or refile, can i renew my ead card? or can i continue working r driving?

[bestgirlever 12]

Dovey please get a Good immigration attorney asap especially if you filed your i485 together with the i360! Wait for the letter to arrive then take your next action based on their reason for denial. Goodluck and keep us posted