VAWA, Part 8

[AnastasiaE 13]

2 hours ago, sadness1 said:

Congrats!!! Enjoy your new life, could you please share your time line so we could know how long it takes for the interview.

and please share your interview.

thanks in advanced!

Thank you and of course ma'am!

June2015 - filed i360

Received a notice that they got my paperwork a week later, but then got a weird notice in the mail, NOT an RFE, but just a blue paper saying that I didn't show proof of anything for VAWA. Was trying to gather all the docs again, but then got the approval notice

December2015 - i360 approved

February2016 - filed i765. Passport was stolen, so I was scared to file for AOS since I had no idea how long it would take to prove my Russian citizenship and get a new passport.

April2016 - EAD approved

May2016 - got my passport, filed i485

July2016 - first biometrics apt, unable to go, rescheduled, but since I moved they had problems updating the address and I didn't get the notice till October. Went and did biometrics without an appointment in October. Around the same time they updated the info on the website and I found out that on August 24th my case was transferred to VT

January 2017 - filed for EAD renewal

March 2017 - got new EAD

May 21st 2017 - interview notice

June13th 2017 - interview

 

I probably could've done this faster, but I didn't wanna take the risk and wanted to make sure I had my passport and stuff like that.

 

The interview was about 20 min long. He asked basic questions like where I live, what are my parents' names, when did I enter the US and where, on what status. Asked me about my ex, where he lives etc. I told him that I haven't had any contact with him since I got divorced, he asked for a copy of that paperwork. then asked me all the yes or no questions from AOS application (about drugs, arrests, terrorism etc.). They were recording me and I was answering them under oath. Asked me about my job and if I like it. If I had any questions. As he was about to wrap it up I realized that my medical was expired and I had a new envelope on me. Checked that. Then we argued about my name change for a bit since in my birth certificate they put my dad's name(in Russia we don't use middle names, but we have patronymic name), but I didn't use it in my AOS. In my passport it's just first and last, so he was like ok. Said another IO will review the case and I'll get the answer in the mail.

Oh and I turned my phone for the interview and guess what? It wouldn't turn back on! I'm in another city, in the middle of nowhere, got there on a train, can't even get an uber and my phone says it requires activation! It has never happened in 2,5 yrs I've had it! But luckily the security at the USCIS office called a cab for me and when I got to the train station I could activate it on WiFi.

 

It's an amazing feeling for it to be over. When I called my sister-in-law or just sister now since I'm divorced she literally started crying and she never ever cries! Then my mother-in-law started crying when I told her! My parents were screaming and went to celebrate that they'll see me soon!

Needless to say I was bawling my eyes out after all of that!

[AnastasiaE 13]

2 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

Congratulations!!! I'm happy for you. God is good! Looking forward to my own breakthrough 🙌🏼

Thank you! It's gonna happen soon too! Just be patient!!! Gonna be praying for you and everyone else who is going through the same process

[gramercy 141]

@AnastasiaE  Congratulations dear it's such a relief to be free again I'm happy your parent will get to see you soon this is the best news ever. I wish you the best of luck with the new chapter. xx

[AnastasiaE 13]

@gramercy thank you so much

[NICOLA2017 82]

3 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

Congratulations!!! I'm happy for you. God is good! Looking forward to my own breakthrough 🙌🏼

Congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[sadness1 8]

1 hour ago, AnastasiaE said:

Thank you and of course ma'am!

June2015 - filed i360

Received a notice that they got my paperwork a week later, but then got a weird notice in the mail, NOT an RFE, but just a blue paper saying that I didn't show proof of anything for VAWA. Was trying to gather all the docs again, but then got the approval notice

December2015 - i360 approved

February2016 - filed i765. Passport was stolen, so I was scared to file for AOS since I had no idea how long it would take to prove my Russian citizenship and get a new passport.

April2016 - EAD approved

May2016 - got my passport, filed i485

July2016 - first biometrics apt, unable to go, rescheduled, but since I moved they had problems updating the address and I didn't get the notice till October. Went and did biometrics without an appointment in October. Around the same time they updated the info on the website and I found out that on August 24th my case was transferred to VT

January 2017 - filed for EAD renewal

March 2017 - got new EAD

May 21st 2017 - interview notice

June13th 2017 - interview

 

I probably could've done this faster, but I didn't wanna take the risk and wanted to make sure I had my passport and stuff like that.

 

The interview was about 20 min long. He asked basic questions like where I live, what are my parents' names, when did I enter the US and where, on what status. Asked me about my ex, where he lives etc. I told him that I haven't had any contact with him since I got divorced, he asked for a copy of that paperwork. then asked me all the yes or no questions from AOS application (about drugs, arrests, terrorism etc.). They were recording me and I was answering them under oath. Asked me about my job and if I like it. If I had any questions. As he was about to wrap it up I realized that my medical was expired and I had a new envelope on me. Checked that. Then we argued about my name change for a bit since in my birth certificate they put my dad's name(in Russia we don't use middle names, but we have patronymic name), but I didn't use it in my AOS. In my passport it's just first and last, so he was like ok. Said another IO will review the case and I'll get the answer in the mail.

Oh and I turned my phone for the interview and guess what? It wouldn't turn back on! I'm in another city, in the middle of nowhere, got there on a train, can't even get an uber and my phone says it requires activation! It has never happened in 2,5 yrs I've had it! But luckily the security at the USCIS office called a cab for me and when I got to the train station I could activate it on WiFi.

 

It's an amazing feeling for it to be over. When I called my sister-in-law or just sister now since I'm divorced she literally started crying and she never ever cries! Then my mother-in-law started crying when I told her! My parents were screaming and went to celebrate that they'll see me soon!

Needless to say I was bawling my eyes out after all of that!

Amazin! thank you so much again!

[SUicidaL-3876 48]

@sandranj

Can someone advice me on what else i should do regarding i-360. It has been pending for 27 months @ Vermont service center

 

-i have sent a letter.

-2 service requests.

-Online case inquiry

-Congressional inquiry (I had faith in this one but it been 30 days without a response). 

-The ombudsman. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Over come 50]

5 hours ago, AnastasiaE said:

It is official! 

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to permanent resident status in the United States.

You were right, it hasn't even been a week! I'm speechless!

thank you Sandra and everyone so much! I would t be able to do any of it without your help and support! If you're at the beginning of your journey, just know that the end is coming and you can do this! Keep taking those baby steps!!! And never give up❤️

 

Wonderful! Congratulations that is so amazing. It must feel like a new door has finally open for you. This is just the beginning. I wish you all the best. Remember us in you prayers as we wait for our turn. 😊

[htfaust 131]

I'd like to leave a thank you note to all of the people (and Sandra, in specific) who contributed or have been contributing with information and assistance on this topic.

I gathered all the evidence and I am finishing the last, most important and most difficult document required for the process: my own statement.

VJ has been invaluable to me. Thank you to everyone!

I'm always happy to come here and see this community strong.

[FocusedFemale 60]

7 hours ago, AnastasiaE said:

It is official! 

It is with great pleasure that we welcome you to permanent resident status in the United States.

You were right, it hasn't even been a week! I'm speechless!

thank you Sandra and everyone so much! I would t be able to do any of it without your help and support! If you're at the beginning of your journey, just know that the end is coming and you can do this! Keep taking those baby steps!!! And never give up❤️

 

Congratulations Anastasia!!!

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

On 6/15/2017 at 6:39 AM, sandranj said:

 

 

 

 

I am going to Singapore on June 29 to meet my sister and nephews from Australia. I  need some time off from work, and traveling is my passion.

Enjoy ur vacation and family time you deserve it.

[Sandra G. 5,057]

5 hours ago, SUicidaL-3876 said:

@sandranj

Can someone advice me on what else i should do regarding i-360. It has been pending for 27 months @ Vermont service center

 

-i have sent a letter.

-2 service requests.

-Online case inquiry

-Congressional inquiry (I had faith in this one but it been 30 days without a response). 

-The ombudsman. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Did USCIS approve your VAWA?. I helped one guy from India and he waited 3 years to get his GC, but he finally got in January 2017

 

If you are still waiting for the VAWA decision then you should contact VSC over the phone, leave messages every day until they answer your request.

 

 

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Edited June 18, 2017 by sandranj

[Sandra G. 5,057]

CONGRATULATIONS Anastacia.

[SUicidaL-3876 48]

3 minutes ago, sandranj said:

 

Did USCIS approve your VAWA?. I helped one guy from India and he waited 3 years to get his GC, but he finally got in January 2017

 

If you are still waiting for the VAWA decision then you should contact VSC over the phone, leave messages every day until they answer your request.

 

 

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VAWA has not been approved. It has been pending the entire time. Maybe i will do online case inquiries everyday. The phone i found is just the National USCIS phone line. 

[Sandra G. 5,057]

11 hours ago, SUicidaL-3876 said:

VAWA has not been approved. It has been pending the entire time. Maybe i will do online case inquiries everyday. The phone i found is just the National USCIS phone line. 

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If you have an attorney he/she can call the  VAWA hotline (802-527-4888) callers can leave detailed messages. USCIS will just return the phone calls if your attorney inquires  the VSC. 

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