VAWA, Part 9

[betelgeuse 5]

Hello everyone. My main topic is here if you want to read more about my situation. I am trying to find the answer if there's any way to avoid causing my husband (abuser) problems if I file a petition under VAWA? Yes, he mistreated me, but I don't really want to cause him problems. I don't hate him and don't wish him bad. I think he needs a good psychiatrist himself. I just don't want to live in fear that he will kick me out like a dog one day and I am tired of going to bed in tears, so I just want to remove myself from this situation and move on. 

So if there is a way to do something, I'll be grateful for your advice.

[MsVi2 50]

57 minutes ago, betelgeuse said:

Hello everyone. My main topic is here if you want to read more about my situation. I am trying to find the answer if there's any way to avoid causing my husband (abuser) problems if I file a petition under VAWA? Yes, he mistreated me, but I don't really want to cause him problems. I don't hate him and don't wish him bad. I think he needs a good psychiatrist himself. I just don't want to live in fear that he will kick me out like a dog one day and I am tired of going to bed in tears, so I just want to remove myself from this situation and move on. 

So if there is a way to do something, I'll be grateful for your advice.

VAWA petitions are private, between you and USCIS (and attorney), your abuser will not be notified that it has been filed and he has no access to find what was filed within it.  USCIS does not go after your abuser nor do they involve him at any point in time.  You can find a simplified list of documents you will need to file VAWA here. 

Like I suggested in your original thread, try to find an attorney or non profit that can help guide you through the process and help fill out paperwork, but if you feel unsafe or your situation worsens do not hesitate to call the police!  Please put your safety above anything else. 
 

[betelgeuse 5]

2 hours ago, MsVi2 said:

VAWA petitions are private, between you and USCIS (and attorney), your abuser will not be notified that it has been filed and he has no access to find what was filed within it.  USCIS does not go after your abuser nor do they involve him at any point in time.  You can find a simplified list of documents you will need to file VAWA here. 

Like I suggested in your original thread, try to find an attorney or non profit that can help guide you through the process and help fill out paperwork, but if you feel unsafe or your situation worsens do not hesitate to call the police!  Please put your safety above anything else. 
 

I know a girl here, and her husband was previously accused by his ex-wife who also filed VAWA. They had to go in court and he had to pay a big fine. He was accused of battering though so maybe that's why.

 

[Hopeful diva 99]

Hello everyone! I’ve been MIA, travelled out of the country for a little vacation and just got back. I used my advance parole. I visited South America for 2 weeks and just got back into the US yesterday. I also got back to some good news in the mail. My interview has been scheduled for end of this month. I will keep you all updated on how it goes. For everyone who inboxed me asking about where I’ve been. I’m so grateful for checking in. I’m doing just fine. 

[Roms2017 115]

46 minutes ago, Hopeful diva said:

Hello everyone! I’ve been MIA, travelled out of the country for a little vacation and just got back. I used my advance parole. I visited South America for 2 weeks and just got back into the US yesterday. I also got back to some good news in the mail. My interview has been scheduled for end of this month. I will keep you all updated on how it goes. For everyone who inboxed me asking about where I’ve been. I’m so grateful for checking in. I’m doing just fine. 

Congratulation Dear

[Hopeful diva 99]

55 minutes ago, Roms2017 said:

Congratulation Dear

Thank You dear. So happy that this journey is about to be over for me. I have been waiting and praying for so long. 

 

[Kleenex12 107]

1 hour ago, Hopeful diva said:

Hello everyone! I’ve been MIA, travelled out of the country for a little vacation and just got back. I used my advance parole. I visited South America for 2 weeks and just got back into the US yesterday. I also got back to some good news in the mail. My interview has been scheduled for end of this month. I will keep you all updated on how it goes. For everyone who inboxed me asking about where I’ve been. I’m so grateful for checking in. I’m doing just fine. 

Congratulations!please can you share ur timeline?thanks!

[Hopeful diva 99]

39 minutes ago, Kleenex12 said:

Congratulations!please can you share ur timeline?thanks!

Thank you ❤️

Dec 12 2016 - AOS, AP & EAD application was received 

Jan 9 2017 - biometrics 

Jan 23 - filed I-360

Jan 24th - I-360 received at VSC 

Feb 9- request for RFE for I-485 sent by uscis 

Feb 14th - received receipt notice for i360

Feb 21- prima facie issued

Feb 23 - replied and sent RFE response for i485

March 02 - uscis site updated : i485 RFE received 

March 02 - received prima facie for i360 in mail 

March 20 - i485 transferred to new office, Vermont 

March 31- sent out additional correspondence/evidence for i360 with blue sheet attached to prima facie 

April 3rd - additional correspondence delivered 

April 5th - additional correspondence received and under review by VAWA unit 

April 12th - EAD and AP applications transferred to Vermont 

May 23rd - EAD approved and card is being produced 

May 24th - VAWA approved 

May 26th - EAD/AP card received 

June 6th - VAWA approval notice date

June 13th - vawa approval notice received in mail 

June 15th - i485 transferred to NBC 

Jan 19th 2018- interview scheduled for Feb. 28th 2018

[Ilo 105]

1 hour ago, Hopeful diva said:

Thank you ❤️

Dec 12 2016 - AOS, AP & EAD application was received 

Jan 9 2017 - biometrics 

Jan 23 - filed I-360

Jan 24th - I-360 received at VSC 

Feb 9- request for RFE for I-485 sent by uscis 

Feb 14th - received receipt notice for i360

Feb 21- prima facie issued

Feb 23 - replied and sent RFE response for i485

March 02 - uscis site updated : i485 RFE received 

March 02 - received prima facie for i360 in mail 

March 20 - i485 transferred to new office, Vermont 

March 31- sent out additional correspondence/evidence for i360 with blue sheet attached to prima facie 

April 3rd - additional correspondence delivered 

April 5th - additional correspondence received and under review by VAWA unit 

April 12th - EAD and AP applications transferred to Vermont 

May 23rd - EAD approved and card is being produced 

May 24th - VAWA approved 

May 26th - EAD/AP card received 

June 6th - VAWA approval notice date

June 13th - vawa approval notice received in mail 

June 15th - i485 transferred to NBC 

Jan 19th 2018- interview scheduled for Feb. 28th 2018

Congratulations, your vawa was approved within 6month? That's Awesome news! Good luck with your interview. 

[Hopeful diva 99]

30 minutes ago, Ilo said:

Congratulations, your vawa was approved within 6month? That's Awesome news! Good luck with your interview. 

Yes dear, it was approved really fast. I filed in Jan and it was approved in may. 4&half months. Thanks ❤️

[Ziongirl 269]

6 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

Yes dear, it was approved really fast. I filed in Jan and it was approved in may. 4&half months. Thanks ❤️

Congratulations to you, am praying for a speedy response too,

Hey we're you out of status before you left the country? Must I wait for my vawa to be approved to apply for parole, I got my ead approved. Am thinking of applying advance parole, though am worried I might get in trouble on my way back because I overstayed

[Hopeful diva 99]

53 minutes ago, Ziongirl said:

Congratulations to you, am praying for a speedy response too,

Hey we're you out of status before you left the country? Must I wait for my vawa to be approved to apply for parole, I got my ead approved. Am thinking of applying advance parole, though am worried I might get in trouble on my way back because I overstayed

Hi dear, I never overstayed my visa. I also have a good travel history with the US for over 20 years. I have been coming and going since I was 6 years old. I would not use the advance parole if you have overstayed. You might have a hard time. The AP gets applied for the same time you apply for the EAD. Mine came as a combo card (on the same card). I applied for both same time I filed for my i485, way before I filed for my VAWA. So no, you don’t have to wait for your vawa to be approved. I’m not sure if ap can be applied for separately, ask sandra. Not sure if they authorize it individually, usually it comes on same card with ead. However, there was a guy on this forum who said he had overstayed for years and was still able to fly in and out of the country, I guess it’s just a thing of luck. I think airport also plays a role too, if you have to fly, fly through JFK New York, they are very lenient when it comes to immigration. 

Edited February 10, 2018 by Hopeful diva

[iwillsurvive 254]

1 hour ago, Ziongirl said:

Congratulations to you, am praying for a speedy response too,

Hey we're you out of status before you left the country? Must I wait for my vawa to be approved to apply for parole, I got my ead approved. Am thinking of applying advance parole, though am worried I might get in trouble on my way back because I overstayed

You don’t have to wait for VAWA approval before travelling but it is recommended. Also many people in this forum have reported they travelled on AP ans havw overstayed before. I would recommend for you to read this entire thread and you will find a lot of info about it. AP jist takes a long time processing right now. Mine just got approved in December and I applied in June. 

[Poupis 52]

Good morning, I hope everyone is doing well.

I have one question:

If they are asking for evidence of good faith marriage for the i-360 form, could them ask for evidence of good faith marriage again for i-485? I mean, after vawa approved? 

Thank you. 

[Kleenex12 107]

11 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

Thank you ❤️

Dec 12 2016 - AOS, AP & EAD application was received 

Jan 9 2017 - biometrics 

Jan 23 - filed I-360

Jan 24th - I-360 received at VSC 

Feb 9- request for RFE for I-485 sent by uscis 

Feb 14th - received receipt notice for i360

Feb 21- prima facie issued

Feb 23 - replied and sent RFE response for i485

March 02 - uscis site updated : i485 RFE received 

March 02 - received prima facie for i360 in mail 

March 20 - i485 transferred to new office, Vermont 

March 31- sent out additional correspondence/evidence for i360 with blue sheet attached to prima facie 

April 3rd - additional correspondence delivered 

April 5th - additional correspondence received and under review by VAWA unit 

April 12th - EAD and AP applications transferred to Vermont 

May 23rd - EAD approved and card is being produced 

May 24th - VAWA approved 

May 26th - EAD/AP card received 

June 6th - VAWA approval notice date

June 13th - vawa approval notice received in mail 

June 15th - i485 transferred to NBC 

Jan 19th 2018- interview scheduled for Feb. 28th 2018

Wooow  that was quick!! Lucky you!your case seems different,good luck on your interview!