VAWA, Part 6

[Hopeful2015 0]

Hi Sandra. Thanks for all the help you've been providing to VJ members. Your posts are very informative. I too find it strange they won't provide me updates directly. Do you know if it usually takes longer on average for VAWA decisions when the case isn't filed along with the adjustment of status application? I'd only filed the I-360....wanted to wait for that decision first.

[Sandra G. 5,052]

Hopeful2015 It doesn't make difference regarding timeline if the I485 was filed concurrently or not.Just in case submit again form G1145,in order to receive information about your Vawa case.

[mamaof3! 9]

Sandra i sent you a PM, hope all is well with you? take care

[mamaof3! 9]

I replied your PM sandra.

[mamaof3! 9]

Happy Mother's Day to my fellow mothers here and to those who are mothers to children in need. Thanks for all you do.

[Hopeful2015 0]

I'll send a new G1145 and see what happens. Thx Sandra.

[greenteacookie 1]

Hi everyone,

I filed my self petition this Jan 2015 and I was asked for additional docs (police clearance) which I submitted immediately.

I am working with catholic charities for my vawa case, but honestly, I am not satisfied with the customer service that they are providing me. They are not very open to communicate with their client and also not giving updates when asked.

So, I always try to look for some ideas online to understand how my case works. I checked my case status from uscis website and it says there that I should receive a decision or case update by May 11th. So I was expecting an update yesterday but it I never heard anything from my case manager and also uscis status check isn't updated as well. Should I rely on what is written on the website? How can I ask for an update for my case directly to USCIS?

Please advise.

Thank you so much!

[blest.but.strest 50]

Should I rely on what is written on the website? How can I ask for an update for my case directly to USCIS.

No, you shouldn't rely on the website. Keep in mind VSC is taking 3 to 5 month to adjudicate Vawa applications, since you got an RFE it might take a little bit longer for you. If you want information about your case, set up an infopass appointment at your local office. If I was you, I'd just be a little more patient, wait until next month to start inquiring about your case.

[mamaof3! 9]

Hi everyone,

I filed my self petition this Jan 2015 and I was asked for additional docs (police clearance) which I submitted immediately.

I am working with catholic charities for my vawa case, but honestly, I am not satisfied with the customer service that they are providing me. They are not very open to communicate with their client and also not giving updates when asked.

So, I always try to look for some ideas online to understand how my case works. I checked my case status from uscis website and it says there that I should receive a decision or case update by May 11th. So I was expecting an update yesterday but it I never heard anything from my case manager and also uscis status check isn't updated as well. Should I rely on what is written on the website? How can I ask for an update for my case directly to USCIS?

Please advise.

Thank you so much!

They can take longer, but it should be adjudicated within 6mths max, if it has been 6mths since you applied, you can do infopass or else just wait. You never know, your letter might be on the way..just be patient. Set up infopass after 6mth mark., take care

[greenteacookie 1]

Hi blest.but.strest and mamaof3!

Thanks for your response.

Yeah, maybe I should be a little more patient.. I am just really worried about the timeline, how long am I going to wait more..

its been really frustrating to not be able to get a job, so I really want this immigration paperwork to get fixed as soon as possible.

I'm also thinking if there is any way to speed up the process?

Thanks once again.

[blest.but.strest 50]

its been really frustrating to not be able to get a job, so I really want this immigration paperwork to get fixed as soon as possible.

I'm also thinking if there is any way to speed up the process?

Thanks once again.

There is no way to speed up the process. In order to get a work permit(EAD), you can file an I-485(AOS)and an I-765(EAD) while your I-360 Vawa is pending, and in about 3 months, you will receive your EAD card and you will be able to work. The downside of filing AOS and I-765 is that if your Vawa is denied, your EAD will be voided and you may be placed in removal proceedings. Edited May 12, 2015 by blest.but.strest

[Rajjnoor 0]

melanieuk it's up to you to do the exam now that your Vawa was approved or you can wait the RFE to submit.The AOS takes 2/5 months to be adjudicated.

. Hi its look like u have good knowledge on vawa petition plz help me out i m in deep trouble

[Sandra G. 5,052]

Rajnoor I answered your pm. You do not have a VAWA case because you have a green card.You can divorce her and file for I751 waiver,after the divorce is finalized.

[leilabird 18]

Sandra, I got my green card today. You know what ai have gone thru and you were there for me. The attorney emailed me about my son's case today. I went to my interview and it took the officer 5 mins to make the decision. He even apologized to me for going thru all this for 3 years. Sandra, i know you get all these appreciation but i will think of your help till the day I die. in 5 mins The officer mentioned my arrest. He knew what domestic violence is. Im far away my family but you are not my family but You the messenger of God. Im now pursuing the justice gor my child. Sandra, everybody dies but not everybody lives. Your life is worth living, you gave a lot people happiness. My hats off to you

[Rajjnoor 0]

Hello brothers and sisters,hope everyone is well..i didnt realize life is soo hard untill i got married here in america..i m tortured since i got married financially,mentally,physically i dont know what to do..i have no family here so also i need papers and my wife took advantage on that and keep torturing me day by day..She drinks everynight and gets furious and she finds excuses to hit me on that time..i m soo stressed i cannot sleep at night coz i have a fear she might hit me or kill me while i sleep..i m paying more than half of the rent for the house but she always reminds me where the door is.. and dont sleep on my bed dont touch my dishes etc..so i try not to argue and avoid the situation and keep myself silent and go to the back room sleep on the floor..and everytime i does that i got beaten by her..last night she was drunk as usual and started arguing with me without any reason..i couldnt take her shouting and she was calling names etc etc so i went to the back room and slept on the floor,she came to me in the middle of the night and was sitting beside me with half of her pant down..i woke up and freaked out i was scared to death as i saw some ghost.she was pissing on my bedsheet i asked her y its wet in here she start putting the blame on me..i said how would i know i was sleeping and y ur pant is half way down she said she was feeling hot( warm)..god i didnt realize how cruel a person can be..plz help me guys i cannot afford a lawyer i dont know what to do..i will kill myself before she kills me..she hit me a lot times call me names i beared silently..its really unbearable she piss on the place i sleep..my english is not that good plz forgive me if u could nt understand..i talked to a lawyer which was a free consultation he said i can apply for vawa.plz suggest what to do.thnks