VAWA, Part 7

[Sandra G. 5,047]

coobeans in your case there is a fee to submit form I-131, but if you cannot pay you can file form I-912.

USCIS will discontinue the online filing on Aug 30,2016

https://www.uscis.gov/uscis-elis/uscis-discontinues-legacy-e-filing-system

[coolbeans 2]

perfect thanks Sandra

[Rachelm 2]

Hi Sandra! I have a quick question. I have been a permanent resident since 11/01/2013. When can I file for citizenship and would I need a lawyer or can I just file myself? I did file vawa by myself am just wondering if its wise to do so. Thank you so much.

[Sandra G. 5,047]

RacheM considering that you got your GC on January 11,2013 then the earliest accepted filing day is Aug 3,2016. It's up to you to hire an attorney or not, but I think is not necessary.It's very simple the whole process.

You are eligible for Naturalization under Section 319(a). Please read the form N400 instruction as well.Then in the form N400 Part 1,choose option "E" and write down "Section 319(a). I obtained lawful permanent residence by reason of an approved Form 1-360",

http://www.visajourney.com/content/naturalization_guide

https://www.uscis.gov/n-400

Edited August 4, 2016 by sandranj

[Rachelm 2]

Hi Sandra! Thanks for the response. Its not January 11th but November 1st 2013. Would i still be able to file by august 3rd?

[badon 0]

justiceseeker you are allowed to apply for citizenship under the 3-year rule.

sandra please help me, i have been denied i-360. but i didn't file it with i-485 at the same. meaning, i-485 was filed before when i was married, but things didn't work better, that's why i filed i-360. so my question is if my current EAD will be VOIDED or cancelled. because i am planning to refile the i-360, but i don't know if my EAD and i-485 will be cancelled. please help

[oreoluwa01 4]

sandra please help me, i have been denied i-360. but i didn't file it with i-485 at the same. meaning, i-485 was filed before when i was married, but things didn't work better, that's why i filed i-360. so my question is if my current EAD will be VOIDED or cancelled. because i am planning to refile the i-360, but i don't know if my EAD and i-485 will be cancelled. please help

I am sorry to hear about that. Do you know why you were denied? Since you did not file with i485, I believe you can file another i360 but the denial reason has to be addressed when refilling . Also, what is the status of the i130 and I485 you filed before? I think if those are still pending, your EAD should still be valid. Ms Sandra will be able to answer you better tho.

[badon 0]

I am sorry to hear about that. Do you know why you were denied? Since you did not file with i485, I believe you can file another i360 but the denial reason has to be addressed when refilling . Also, what is the status of the i130 and I485 you filed before? I think if those are still pending, your EAD should still be valid. Ms Sandra will be able to answer you better tho.

yes, my i-130 and i-485 have been pending. none of these haven't been denied. i filed i-360 while they have been pending.

[Sandra G. 5,047]

Rachelm sorry I mistyped regarding the month,sorry about it.Here is the USCIS early filing calculator.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/dateCalculator.html

[badon 0]

I am sorry to hear about that. Do you know why you were denied? Since you did not file with i485, I believe you can file another i360 but the denial reason has to be addressed when refilling . Also, what is the status of the i130 and I485 you filed before? I think if those are still pending, your EAD should still be valid. Ms Sandra will be able to answer you better tho.

the reason i was denied was '' i didn't prove that me and my wife lived together ". despite showing them lease agreements with our names together, and bills, they still denied me. and my i-130 and i-485 have been pending. none of these haven't been denied. i filed i-360 while they have been pending

[badon 0]

Rachelm sorry I mistyped regarding the month,sorry about it.Here is the USCIS early filing calculator.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/dateCalculator.html

sandra please help me, i have been denied i-360. but i didn't file it with i-485 at the same. meaning, i-485 was filed before when i was married, but things didn't work better, that's why i filed i-360. they said i didn't prove that i lived with my wife... i sent them lease agreements, bills, they still denied them. so my question is if my current EAD will be VOIDED or cancelled. because i am planning to refile the i-360, but i don't know if my EAD and i-485 will be cancelled. Quote

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[justiceseeker 1]

Hi Sandra,

I have green card based on vawa since june 2014.I am suppose to apply for citizenship March 2017 since the abuser was US citizen.i heard if i get married i will not be able to apply in the 3 years period and i have to wait for 5 years.Is that true?

Also if applied while I do not have any source of income will this deny my citizenship?

Thanks in advance.

[Sandra G. 5,047]

Justice seeker you still can apply for naturalization in 3 years if you get married after AOS approval.

YOU didn't ask my opinion but please don't get married to someone if you are not dating AT LEAST two years.

It takes time to know someone. Almost all short courtships end in divorce or abuse. When dating people show the best side of them but time can unveil someone's true colors.

Edited August 8, 2016 by sandranj

[coolbeans 2]

Finally received interview notice today. Its scheduled for August 26th at 10am. I am thrilled its been 5 months since my case was transferred to the local office. I didnt receive a online status update and the letter was sent to my old address , thank goodness my friend still lives there. I need all the prayers I can get.

heres my timeline so far:

03/10/2015 - Package mailed with I-360, I-485, I-765
03/11/2015 - Package received & signed for by INS at VSC

3/16/2015- received NOA for all apps

4/2/2015 received Prima Facie

4/11/2015 received biometric appointment for 4/20/2015

4/20/2015 Biometrics completed

5/26/2015 resubmitted I-765 using eligibility code c-9 and sent notarized letter for address change

6/2/2015 online address changed completed for I-485 and I-765

6/16/2015 received I-360 RFE notification waiting for letter

6/19/2015 received RFE for Good faith marriage and proof for battery/cruelty due 9/11/2015

7/8/2015 Received notification for I-765 has been approved

7/15/2012 received EAD Card

7/17/2015 received duplicate EAD

7/16/2015 applied for a new social security card

9/1/2015 received social security card after 6 weeks

9/8/2015 Sent I-360 RFE Response via Fedex

9/9/2015 I-360 RFE, Prima Facie Renewal and address change received at Vermont at 11:33 AM Signed for By: M.SCOTZ

12/10/2015 Vawa approved

1/26/2016 Received Vawa approval letter

2/12/2016 Case was transfered to the local office

8/8/2016 Received notification- interview schedule for August 26th 2019- God is good!!!

[badon 0]

Finally received interview notice today. Its scheduled for August 26th at 10am. I am thrilled its been 5 months since my case was transferred to the local office. I didnt receive a online status update and the letter was sent to my old address , thank goodness my friend still lives there. I need all the prayers I can get.

heres my timeline so far:

03/10/2015 - Package mailed with I-360, I-485, I-765

03/11/2015 - Package received & signed for by INS at VSC

3/16/2015- received NOA for all apps

4/2/2015 received Prima Facie

4/11/2015 received biometric appointment for 4/20/2015

4/20/2015 Biometrics completed

5/26/2015 resubmitted I-765 using eligibility code c-9 and sent notarized letter for address change

6/2/2015 online address changed completed for I-485 and I-765

6/16/2015 received I-360 RFE notification waiting for letter

6/19/2015 received RFE for Good faith marriage and proof for battery/cruelty due 9/11/2015

7/8/2015 Received notification for I-765 has been approved

7/15/2012 received EAD Card

7/17/2015 received duplicate EAD

7/16/2015 applied for a new social security card

9/1/2015 received social security card after 6 weeks

9/8/2015 Sent I-360 RFE Response via Fedex

9/9/2015 I-360 RFE, Prima Facie Renewal and address change received at Vermont at 11:33 AM Signed for By: M.SCOTZ

12/10/2015 Vawa approved

1/26/2016 Received Vawa approval letter

2/12/2016 Case was transfered to the local office

8/8/2016 Received notification- interview schedule for August 26th 2019- God is good!!!

would you please help me ? i was denied vawa because i didn't prove enough that me and my wife didn't live toghether. what evidence did you include to show that you and your wife lived together?