Vawa Part 5

[missymd 5]

So far its almost a month and havent received a decision after my interview,so I,ve been thinking about anything that could possibly go wrong..

1) my original passport had my original last name but when l got married l started using my husband,s last name,but then after we separated and l renewed my passport a year after filing vawa but l still kept my original last name.l did not used my husband last name on my new passport.can that be an issue?

2) when l was pregnant l received WIC but when the IO asked if I,ve used any gvt assistance l forgot about that so l said no even thou my child gets foodstamp and med assistance.l did not explain further.I,m worried they might use this to deny me..somebody!!

[Sandra G. 5,048]

don't hire this kind of scumbag lawyer, 80% of Vawa cases the aliens don't have lawyers ,and despite that 8"% if the Vawa cases are approved every year.

Edited July 25, 2014 by sandranj

[Sandra G. 5,048]

I meant to say 80%.Luoboy you need to go for therapy, at least 5/6 sessions then submit your Vawa,this kind the one session evaluation of two hours Uscis won't give any credibility ,you must attend therapy before filing Vawa,otherwise you case will be denied.Your case wasn't denied because you didn't have a lawyer,but or you didn't suffer abuse or you didn't prove anything you said.

Edited July 25, 2014 by sandranj

[luoboy 0]

I filed without a lawyer and was Approved and many people on this site file without lawyers and get approved. This lawyer sounds like he just wants money. Did he tell you a price?

Yes he gave me a price. I am refilling because I got a denial letter mailed.

[Jessy_L 7]

I spoke to a lawyer today who said I did suffer mental cruelty but my package was very weak and USCIS ignores packages with no lawyers. I tried to ask if we could file before I am in removal proceedings though he ignored that and said we should go slow because all what matters is winning the case. He told me to get him the denial letter first and mean while see psychiatrist/therapist because he could read the stress on my face. He talks like the removal proceedings is nothing. I want a lawyer who is willing to file before I get in removal proceedings. He said he has a good success rate in VAWA cases. He has done hundreds of them.

Vermont sent the denial letter to my old address in Washington even after I had sent them a change of address form meaning they did not look through the package.

be careful with the lawyer who says that you suffered abuses etc. it is not the place of the lawyer to diagnose you, you need to find professional psychologist for it.

I think you did not properly changed the address on uscis case that is why they have sent it to the wrong address.

You need to pay a lot of attantion to all the details and take your case seriously following all the letters of instructions.

[mamaof3! 9]

HI,everyone my interview was today and i got approved!!! Am so happy my journey is almost over .I filed April 2011 and my vawa was approved sept ,i filed i485 Dec got receipt jan. Sandra thank you for your advise and congratulations on all the approvals for all who's still waiting hang in there your time is coming.

Congrats Faith38..Enjoy the great new journey ahead!!!

[blest.but.strest 50]

HI,everyone my interview was today and i got approved!!! Am so happy my journey is almost over .I filed April 2011 and my vawa was approved sept ,i filed i485 Dec got receipt jan. Sandra thank you for your advise and congratulations on all the approvals for all who's still waiting hang in there your time is coming.

Congratulations Faith38, like they say in your country, Evryting irie now!

[mamaof3! 9]

Hey guys, quick question, can you apply for school with prima facile but no social? Pls chip in guys if you have knowledge on this. Thx

[luoboy 0]

I meant to say 80%.Luoboy you need to go for therapy, at least 5/6 sessions then submit your Vawa,this kind the one session evaluation of two hours Uscis won't give any credibility ,you must attend therapy before filing Vawa,otherwise you case will be denied.Your case wasn't denied because you didn't have a lawyer,but or you didn't suffer abuse or you didn't prove anything you said.

All the therapists in Nebraska don't do evaluations its only the psychiatrists who so. Am I able to see a therapists for sessions and then go be evaluated by a psychiatrist or I have to do them by one person.

[mamaof3! 9]

All the therapists in Nebraska don't do evaluations its only the psychiatrists who so. Am I able to see a therapists for sessions and then go be evaluated by a psychiatrist or I have to do them by one person.

Luoboy, forget the therapist, see a psychologist, one that is a Dr.... Do 5-6 sessions, tell them to do a phychological report on you. Make sure the Dr has some experience in vawa or DV.

[luoboy 0]

be careful with the lawyer who says that you suffered abuses etc. it is not the place of the lawyer to diagnose you, you need to find professional psychologist for it.

I think you did not properly changed the address on uscis case that is why they have sent it to the wrong address.

You need to pay a lot of attantion to all the details and take your case seriously following all the letters of instructions.

In the Initial RFE I wrote them I wrote them a letter to change address but it was ignored and the second rfe was mailed to a wrong address.In the second RFE I filled a form AR11 but still it was ignored.

[blest.but.strest 50]

Yes he gave me a price. I am refilling because I got a denial letter mailed.

Luoboy be very careful selecting lawyers, keep in mind some lawyers are liars. You didn't not get a denial because you didn't file your Vawa without a lawyer, many on this site filed Vawa on their own and got approved, you got a denial because you didn't prove your case. I'm not saying that the lawyer you seen is a bad one, I don't know him, I am just telling you to be careful selecting one. After a great deal of research I was fortunate to find a great one, yes it cost me a ship load of money but that lawyer took a lot of time to put my VERY complex case together and I got approve in 3 months with no RFE's.

By the way Louboy, being in removal proceedings is a big deal! everything you do now as to be done strategically.

Like I said in my earlier post, I don't think you put your package together properly and I think that at this stage you will need a GOOD lawyer to help you put it together in a organized and timely manner.

Definitely follow Sandranj's advice and go see a psychologist now!!

[blest.but.strest 50]

In the Initial RFE I wrote them I wrote them a letter to change address but it was ignored and the second rfe was mailed to a wrong address.In the second RFE I filled a form AR11 but still it was ignored.

I think you needed to send a NOTARIZED letter along with AR-11 to changed your address with Vermont, due to the fact that USCIS needs to know that it's really you requesting the change of address. Sandranj correct me if I am wrong.

In my case, my lawyer took care of everything and I didn't need to worry about the change of address, everything went directly to the firms office.

Edited July 25, 2014 by blest.but.strest

[Faith38 37]

Thank you guys!!! Card production was ordered so i guess i will get my card soon.

[NorthArcher 1]

Hey guys, quick question, can you apply for school with prima facile but no social? Pls chip in guys if you have knowledge on this. Thx

Hello guys.

As always I am an avid reader and follower of this thread everyday.

Congratulations to the new approvals!!!!

I am also curios about this question asked by mamaof3. I wonder If it is possible to go to school while waiting for VAWA and without social security.

I know that it's going to be a long wait, but I keep checking the status on the website about my VAWA. And the estimated processing times it says is 5-6 months (correct me if im wrong)

What confuses me is that is this a real number? Because I see a lot that takes way more than 5-6 months for their VAWA. Im really confused.

Also, I did receive my receipts and prima facie. But is it normal not to reeive text message notification or even email notifcation from Vermont? Even in the very early stage of the process?

I hope I dont bore you guys with my silly questions. I am just really worried about my VAWA case and very anxious like everybody here.

Anyways, lets stay strong and continue to support each other.

I dont know any other place as supportive as this forum!