VAWA, Part 8

[Sitlaly 7]

Hi,everyone I'm new in this forum, I'm married with a us citizen, filed my I360 and I485 together on January 30 2017.got biometrics done 2 weeksago, any one knows how long is the waiting before I'm getting my permit for work,I will appreciate any help.thank you. 

[Sandra93 8]

13 minutes ago, Sitlaly said:

Hi,everyone I'm new in this forum, I'm married with a us citizen, filed my I360 and I485 together on January 30 2017.got biometrics done 2 weeksago, any one knows how long is the waiting before I'm getting my permit for work,I will appreciate any help.thank you. 

Work permit comes within 2 months from Biometrics.

[Sitlaly 7]

Thank you Sandra,I know after that it will be a long waiting but at least I can get my dl and work.

[Sandra93 8]

1 minute ago, Sitlaly said:

Thank you Sandra,I know after that it will be a long waiting but at least I can get my dl and work.

Yes, some people get it sooner, usually about a month from Biometrics. But you always want to give yourself a little extra time just in case and so you're not disappointed if it doesn't come exactly in a month 😉

[Sitlaly 7]

Yeah, I know my lawyer say in a couple weeks but only God knows 😉

[Sitlaly 7]

I will be patience, since I was for 15 years of marriage and my husband never wants to get my papers done,I'm thank God every day I'm not with him anymore and I should get my divorce really soon since its almos a year since he abandon me and his 2 girls.

[B.km 11]

Can someone tell me how come some people get their ead card before i360 approved but some people can not have it until their i360 approved. I'm just curious. What makes it different? 

Thank you

[gramercy 141]

2 minutes ago, B.km said:

Can someone tell me how come some people get their ead card before i360 approved but some people can not have it until their i360 approved. I'm just curious. What makes it different? 

Thank you

If the vawa petitioner is married to a US citizen they are eligible to file I-765, I-131 & I-485 concurrently with I-360 and receive their EAD within approximately 90 days while their VAWA petition is pending;  otherwise the petitioner has to wait for VAWA to be approved first then file for I-765, I-131 & I-485 afterwards.

 

[B.km 11]

1 minute ago, gramercy said:

If the vawa petitioner is married to a US citizen they are eligible to file I-765, I-131 & I-485 concurrently with I-360 and receive their EAD within approximately 90 days while their VAWA petition is pending;  otherwise the petitioner has to wait for VAWA to be approved first then file for I-765, I-131 & I-485 afterwards.

 

My ex is usc. I applied for i360 last year july. And laywer said i had to wait till i360 approved. Is it correct

[gramercy 141]

Just now, B.km said:

My ex is usc. I applied for i360 last year july. And laywer said i had to wait till i360 approved. Is it correct

You don't "have to" wait,  you have the option to file the above mentioned applications however, if your VAWA is denied you will face removal proceedings.

 

some can afford to wait without employment and choose to play it safe so they don't take a risk while others need to have EAD to get by while their case takes months to be reviewed it's a choice you should make depending on your circumstances.

[gramercy 141]

On ‎4‎/‎6‎/‎2017 at 9:05 AM, B.km said:

Dear sandranj,

I went to infopass to see whats going on because it was taking too long without any update as you suggested. And officer said, its actually approved last month. So what do i do this point? I file i 360, 485 and ead card form all together. How do i get ead now? Even though i filed, idk how the process is. Can you plz help me? 

 

Your questions today are a bit confusing since your post from yesterday states you already filed everything together and your VAWA was approved! like Sandranj said you just have to wait! and f you need to expedite your EAD go to your congressman to inquire on your behalf.

[Over come 50]

On 1/27/2017 at 3:21 AM, Teacher063 said:

I  submit vawa for 5 months already

i didnt get prima facie or any update

 

in website just say they are working on my case

 

is it normal ?

Hi Teacher063. Do you mind sharing your process. How did you get your work permit before an approve vawa. Did you file i485 and i360 concurrently? 

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

Preparing to send in VAWA by the end of the month, still waiting on documents in the mail.  Here is a list of item submitted:

 

Current State ID 

Personal Affidavit 

Proof of US Citizenship - Voter Registration Card (Found his card)

Marriage Certificate

Verification of No Record of Divorce or Annulment – From District Clerk Office

Tax Transcripts – Joint Return 2008

Domestic Violence Shelter Verification

Psychiatric Evaluation

Affidavit – Mother

Affidavit – Sister

Checking and Savings Account Statements – 2015, 2016, 2017

Criminal History Record – 2 states

Pictures – Engagement, Family Activities, and Wedding

 

What verification can be sent with I-485?

Edited April 9, 2017 by Pinkrlion

[Milestone2017 53]

I went to clerk of court and learned he filed divorce on Feb 22 and published in the newspaper on March 20. I didnt know about this until I checked this week and learned that he filed motion for default on March 30 claiming he cannot contact me.The judge wrote the Petitioner did not exhaust all means to contact me before he published. What can I do about this please?

 

I filed vawa on Mar21. But I learned online 130 was denied on March 1. but 485 still pending because I requested to hold at the time of interview. I was given 84 days from.

 

I sent usps receipt while waiting for notice from Vermont just to show i complied within the time allowed because I read here that it takes months to receive notice. Is this ok?

 

Is there anyway to know the content of 130 decision since I'm not living with him anymore? 

 

Should I send another letter to Vermont that I was served divorce but I didn't know just until lately? 

 

How will divorce proceedings affect my vawa case?

 

Thanks and God bless everyone.

[gramercy 141]

18 minutes ago, Milestone2017 said:

I went to clerk of court and learned he filed divorce on Feb 22 and published in the newspaper on March 20. I didnt know about this until I checked this week and learned that he filed motion for default on March 30 claiming he cannot contact me.The judge wrote the Petitioner did not exhaust all means to contact me before he published. What can I do about this please?

 

I filed vawa on Mar21. But I learned online 130 was denied on March 1. but 485 still pending because I requested to hold at the time of interview. I was given 84 days from.

 

I sent usps receipt while waiting for notice from Vermont just to show i complied within the time allowed because I read here that it takes months to receive notice. Is this ok?

 

Is there anyway to know the content of 130 decision since I'm not living with him anymore? 

 

Should I send another letter to Vermont that I was served divorce but I didn't know just until lately? 

 

How will divorce proceedings affect my vawa case?

 

Thanks and God bless everyone.

If you have been divorced for two years or less you are still eligible to file for VAWA and since your divorce is very recent it shouldn't negatively affect your case, but you should obtain a copy of the divorce decree once it's finalized.

Edited April 9, 2017 by gramercy