VAWA, Part 8

[Never_Give_Up 6]

Quick question for all you nice folks at VJ:

 

I'm a Summer 2016 filer and just got RFE'd for GMC. We have just responded with clearance reports etc so there shouldn't be any issues there. 

 

The question is, how long will it take for CIS to now issue a decision on the case? I know that there isn't a definitive time-frame, but you can inquire after 60 days. However, for a simple enough RFE such as GMC, how long should I reasonable anticipate?

 

Thank you all in advance.

[Villanelle 4,122]

9 hours ago, Survivor98 said:

I'm filing from abroad and I'm seeing a therapist in my home country. I checked with other therapists here and everyone is just as clueless. He said he can write a report if he had a guiding sample.

As far I know there is no "sample mental assessment" available. Perhaps someone who has had an evaluation done may be willing to block out some info and send you a copy of theirs? Its a lot to ask of someone though. Its also not very helpful to use someone elses assessment as each case is unique. 

 

I know Sandra sometimes reviews assessments. She may be willing to take a look at what your therapist prepares and give you feedback.

 

Here is a pdf link about writing mental assessments for immigration. On the last few pages it gives a basic outline of what it should contain Perhaps it can help your Dr format something.

 

http://alfredadler.edu/sites/default/files/Ferrell MP 2014.pdf

[Survivor98 0]

20 hours ago, Damara said:

As far I know there is no "sample mental assessment" available. Perhaps someone who has had an evaluation done may be willing to block out some info and send you a copy of theirs? Its a lot to ask of someone though. Its also not very helpful to use someone elses assessment as each case is unique. 

 

I know Sandra sometimes reviews assessments. She may be willing to take a look at what your therapist prepares and give you feedback.

 

Here is a pdf link about writing mental assessments for immigration. On the last few pages it gives a basic outline of what it should contain Perhaps it can help your Dr format something.

 

http://alfredadler.edu/sites/default/files/Ferrell MP 2014.pdf

Thank you! The link seems helpful.

[Cameron.xyz 10]

On 8/8/2017 at 3:38 PM, sandranj said:

You will not have a decision before October 2017.

Thank you Sandra!😊😊😊😊😊

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 8/12/2017 at 7:11 AM, Survivor98 said:

I'm filing from abroad and I'm seeing a therapist in my home country. I checked with other therapists here and everyone is just as clueless. He said he can write a report if he had a guiding sample.

 

I can send to your psychologist  a sample, but he has to contact me by mail. I have authorization to disclose the evaluations with psychologists or counselors,not with you.

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 8/11/2017 at 4:23 PM, Amaya1022 said:

Sandra I had request a report from the ny state child protective services and I'm not sure if is good news could I send it to you so you can tell me if that is good evidence or not? Please 

 

I am not following you, are you filing Vawa because your child was abused? 

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 8/12/2017 at 4:05 PM, Never_Give_Up said:

Quick question for all you nice folks at VJ:

 

I'm a Summer 2016 filer and just got RFE'd for GMC. We have just responded with clearance reports etc so there shouldn't be any issues there. 

 

The question is, how long will it take for CIS to now issue a decision on the case? I know that there isn't a definitive time-frame, but you can inquire after 60 days. However, for a simple enough RFE such as GMC, how long should I reasonable anticipate?

 

Thank you all in advance.

 

In  the summer 2016 you filed VAWA and they issued now the RFE,  this is good news, it seems you will have your case approved soon. They may give the decision within 20/30 days. 

 

When someone files VAWA and right away USCIS  issues an RFE for good moral character, it doesn't mean the person will have the VAWA  case approved, but when USCIS issues an RFE after long time asking for just one kind of document  this is good news, because it shows that the officer got the case to adjudicate(to give a decision), and in your case he/she noticed the only thing  missing is  the police clearance.

[Amaya1022 0]

9 minutes ago, sandranj said:

I am not following you, are you filing Vawa because your child was abused? 

Yes my husband molested her but the report says his actions were inapropiatte but did not elevate to sexual abuse ? That time We went to family court and I got a stay away order from the two of us. I'm going to scan the document and I'll email it to you is that ok? 

[Sandra G. 5,048]

11 hours ago, Amaya1022 said:

Yes my husband molested her but the report says his actions were inapropiatte but did not elevate to sexual abuse ? That time We went to family court and I got a stay away order from the two of us. I'm going to scan the document and I'll email it to you is that ok? 

Having a restraining order issued against you  is bad for a vawa case. 

 

Did you file a motion  to rescind or modify the restraining order or did you file an appeal? If you didn't, then why not? 

 

Did the court  issue a finding of molestation and not sexual  abuse? . I have to see the  Court  papers, I can't give my opinion without seeing the papers? I will  send my email through pm 

 

Is your daughter attending therapy? 

 

Sandra

[Amaya1022 0]

1 hour ago, sandranj said:

Having a restraining order issued against you  is bad for a vawa case. 

 

Did you file a motion  to rescind or modify the restraining order or did you file an appeal? If you didn't, then why not? 

 

Did the court  issue a finding of molestation and not sexual  abuse? . I have to see the  Court  papers, I can't give my opinion without seeing the papers? I will  send my email through pm 

 

Is your daughter attending therapy? 

 

Sandra

No I'm sorry I didn't write it right the restraining order is from us against him 

[Omega90 0]

On 8/11/2017 at 1:08 PM, sandranj said:

I see often people  who got married after  they received the NTA,  and later on the person was abused and file for VAWA. It's mandatory to submit along with the the VAWA documents a letter that you have to draft called "bonafide marriage exemption".You have to explain why you are seeking the exemption. You can draft something like this 

 

                                                                             BONAFIDE  MARRIAGE EXEMPTION

 

August 11th, 2017

 

TO: USCIS

 

My name is xxxxx.I was born on xxxxx in xxxxx. I was  married to xxxxxxx (or I am married).

 

I was in  removal proceedings at the time of my marriage. I am requesting the bona fide marriage exemption based that I entered into  marriage with my husband (or ex husband/wife) in good faith  (enclosed documents).

 

We intended to establish a life together at the time of the marriage.The evidences  demonstrate that I  entered into marriage with my former husband(or wife) in good faith, as required by section 204(a)(1)(A)(iii)(I)(aa) of the Act. I meet the requirement  to establish eligibility for the exemption.

 

Very Truly Yours,
(name and signature 

 

Dear Sandra,

please help me I'm ambit worried. I filled for my vawa case over three months ago but have not yet received my receipt number. Is it normal or does it take this long?

package sent to Vermont - July 21

package delivered to Vermont - July 24

since then have not heard anything 

i had AOS pending with my wife 

don't know what's going on

how long does it take for them to send receipt number?

thanks

[Tortmaster 75]

3 hours ago, Omega90 said:

Dear Sandra,

please help me I'm ambit worried. I filled for my vawa case over three months ago but have not yet received my receipt number. Is it normal or does it take this long?

package sent to Vermont - July 21

package delivered to Vermont - July 24

since then have not heard anything 

i had AOS pending with my wife 

don't know what's going on

how long does it take for them to send receipt number?

thanks

How is that 3 months? Its not even 1 month

[CASTIEL 64]

First time to post:

Filed Vawa: July 1 2017 (Physical, Mental and Sexual Abuse)

Received: July 3, 2017

Returned: July 27, 2017 (Incomplete I360 Application form)

Filed again: July 28, 2017

Received: August 1, 2017

Notice Date: August 4, 2017

Received mail: August 12, 2017

 

 

This is my Timeline so far filing without a lawyer. Shout out! to Sandra, Hopeful Diva and I will survive Thank you so much for helping me guys. God bless you all!

 

 

 

[Sandra G. 5,048]

7 hours ago, Omega90 said:

Dear Sandra,

please help me I'm ambit worried. I filled for my vawa case over three months ago but have not yet received my receipt number. Is it normal or does it take this long?

package sent to Vermont - July 21

package delivered to Vermont - July 24

since then have not heard anything 

i had AOS pending with my wife 

don't know what's going on

how long does it take for them to send receipt number?

thanks

 

 

 

They usually send the receipt within 30 days of receiving your application.You submitted not even 30 days ago.

Edited August 15, 2017 by sandranj

[Vawa101 8]

VAWA Timeline

- Submitted i360, i485 & i765 Aug 10 2016

- Receipt notice date for i360, i485 & i765 Aug 15 2016

- Received Prima Facie Aug 29 2016

- EAD approved Oct 11 2016

- Received new Prima Facie Mar 31 2017

- Receipt notice for EAD renewal July 20 2017

 

Hope I will hear about approval or RFE on my VAWA any day now because today is one year that they have my case and they are processing to Aug 15 now!!

Congratulations to all who received their approval notice. I'm very happy for you