VAWA, Part 9

[sunkissed1 6]

12 minutes ago, iwillsurvive said:

VAWA currently takes 10-12 months to be adjudicated, so you should not expect a decision before summer 2018. After that it takes another 6-9 months for I-485/Green Card.

 

EAD under category C9 (if you have a pending I-485) takes around 90 days. 

 

VAWA is a long journey that requires patience. 

Can I file for I-485 and have the EAD changed to fall under category C9, or it's too late? Thank you so much.

[iwillsurvive 254]

12 minutes ago, sunkissed1 said:

Thank you so much. Can I submit the I-485 now? I didn't add it to the initial application.  If I can, how do I go about it, so they will all be together? 

Yes, you can submit I-485 at any time. But you will also have to resubmit I-765 under category c9 to have it adjudicated within 90 days. 

[Hopeful diva 99]

40 minutes ago, sunkissed1 said:

Hello Everyone, I am new here and I will appreciate your input. I filed for vawa+EAD in June of this month. I got a prima facie in end of August. It's been 110 days since my application was received, and I haven't heard anything again. I was hoping by now I would have received an approval of some sort. Either for the vawa or ead. Am I missing something?

 

b. Can I apply for a status change with the I-485 now, or I need to wait? Thank you for your help.

 

***I hope I posted at the right place. Can't seem to figure the sight out yet LOL

You probably won't get an approval until mid next year. It's taking 9+ months to get approved. 

Ead approval takes up to 90 days. 

best you wait for vawa approval and then apply for i485. That way if your application is denied, you won't be asked to leave and you can file again 

[miloy001 26]

1 hour ago, sunkissed1 said:

Thank you miloy001, so my question is, can I go ahead now and turn in the application for I-485 whiles I wait? Or I have to wait for the VAWA is approved? 

I already answered your question:

If your abusive spouse or ex-spouse is an US citizen, you can file I-485 + EAD (C9) anytime with your I-360 receipt. However, if your I-360 is denied and your I-485 will be denied, which may put you in removal proceeding.

[Teacher063 0]

On 9/24/2017 at 11:19 PM, rayofhope said:

Can someone advice  whether it comes in physical abuse but no police record or hospital record its just I have two pics which i had saved long back one when my husband pushed me and my right eye was hurt and got red and he threw coffee on me while sitting with him on dinig table so i got burnt mark on my neck tummy chin pics are 2 yrs old when i was in my country my throat vocal chords were swollen and was not able to speak for 3 months got all presciption and now for last one year im getting treatment for my anxiety as i cant sleep more than 2 hours also getting MRI as cannot walk properly now as when he pushed my veins started compressed by back bone as past history of back bone surgery .. treatment docs are sll from 1 year and injury pocs 2 yr old will that be enough to prove physical abuse or only i should go for therapy sessions .. thank you

I have no police record but 10 pic something with bruise and my belongings broke

 

[bluelline1039 15]

Can some one explain what this means just got an update for my EAD.....

 

 

 

Case Was Transferred And A New Office Has Jurisdiction

On October 10, 2017, we transferred your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization ,, to another USCIS office. That office now has jurisdiction over your case. We sent you a notice that explains why we moved your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your notice by November 9, 2017, please go towww.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go towww.uscis.gov/addresschang

[RdMngo 9]

Hi, 

I was a silent reader of this blog until now. Thank you everyone!

 

Following is my Timeline: 

Arrived on K-1 visa, got married within 90 days and filed for I-485, I-765, I-131 around the end of September 2015. 

Physical, Mental, sexual and emotional abuse started from day one. Thought things will get better but it got worse.

** Did biometrics in 10/2015. 

Got EAD and Advance Parole Combo Card after 2 months. 

** A domestic violence shelter helped me get out of abuse. 

**09/15/2016: The attorney at the domestic violence shelter filed the Forms I-360, I-485, I-765 with Vermont service center. (I was married to a US citizen at the time VAWA was filed). Got notices within 3 weeks. 

My case was filed with: self affidavit of around 15 pages, containing courtship, marriage and abuse in details and with dates, weddings pics, pics of my spouse and I together, lease agreement in both of our names , utility bills, phone bill, joint bank account statements, joint tax return. 

Had a letter from the shelter counselor and few pictures of bruises that I took after my spouse had beaten me up. A friend wrote their affidavit as to what they knew about the marriage and abuse. I had no money to attend therapy with a psychiatrist or means to even travel to attend a free one. 

**EAD received after couple of months. 

**Long silence and No RFE’s. 

**10/11/2017 I received an email and texts from USCIS about Case update. 

Case approved on 10/05/2017. (Took a while to get an online update I guess). 

Now waiting for the I-485 decision. 

Be hopeful everyone, please. We all will get our share of good news soon. 

[RdMngo 9]

23 hours ago, iwillsurvive said:

Yes, you can submit I-485 at any time. But you will also have to resubmit I-765 under category c9 to have it adjudicated within 90 days. 

Also, don’t forget to enclose either Filing fee or Fee waiver form, whichever is applicable. 

Edited October 12, 2017 by RdMngo
If you’re filing i765 and i131 together with i485, then only pay i485 and biometrics fee. Fees for i765 and i131 are waived in this case. OR file a fee waiver for each form you’re filing.

[Hopeful diva 99]

1 hour ago, RdMngo said:

Hi, 

I was a silent reader of this blog until now. Thank you everyone!

 

Following is my Timeline: 

Arrived on K-1 visa, got married within 90 days and filed for I-485, I-765, I-131 around the end of September 2015. 

Physical, Mental, sexual and emotional abuse started from day one. Thought things will get better but it got worse.

** Did biometrics in 10/2015. 

Got EAD and Advance Parole Combo Card after 2 months. 

** A domestic violence shelter helped me get out of abuse. 

**09/15/2016: The attorney at the domestic violence shelter filed the Forms I-360, I-485, I-765 with Vermont service center. (I was married to a US citizen at the time VAWA was filed). Got notices within 3 weeks. 

My case was filed with: self affidavit of around 15 pages, containing courtship, marriage and abuse in details and with dates, weddings pics, pics of my spouse and I together, lease agreement in both of our names , utility bills, phone bill, joint bank account statements, joint tax return. 

Had a letter from the shelter counselor and few pictures of bruises that I took after my spouse had beaten me up. A friend wrote their affidavit as to what they knew about the marriage and abuse. I had no money to attend therapy with a psychiatrist or means to even travel to attend a free one. 

**EAD received after couple of months. 

**Long silence and No RFE’s. 

**10/11/2017 I received an email and texts from USCIS about Case update. 

Case approved on 10/05/2017. (Took a while to get an online update I guess). 

Now waiting for the I-485 decision. 

Be hopeful everyone, please. We all will get our share of good news soon. 

Congrats! Step 1 of 2 completed. 

[ILvisajourney 5]

I got police clearance letter from my home country to support my good moral characters.

 

Can I translate the letter myself or I have find someone to translate the foreign document?

 

Thanks

[Hope953 37]

4 hours ago, RdMngo said:

Hi, 

I was a silent reader of this blog until now. Thank you everyone!

 

Following is my Timeline: 

Arrived on K-1 visa, got married within 90 days and filed for I-485, I-765, I-131 around the end of September 2015. 

Physical, Mental, sexual and emotional abuse started from day one. Thought things will get better but it got worse.

** Did biometrics in 10/2015. 

Got EAD and Advance Parole Combo Card after 2 months. 

** A domestic violence shelter helped me get out of abuse. 

**09/15/2016: The attorney at the domestic violence shelter filed the Forms I-360, I-485, I-765 with Vermont service center. (I was married to a US citizen at the time VAWA was filed). Got notices within 3 weeks. 

My case was filed with: self affidavit of around 15 pages, containing courtship, marriage and abuse in details and with dates, weddings pics, pics of my spouse and I together, lease agreement in both of our names , utility bills, phone bill, joint bank account statements, joint tax return. 

Had a letter from the shelter counselor and few pictures of bruises that I took after my spouse had beaten me up. A friend wrote their affidavit as to what they knew about the marriage and abuse. I had no money to attend therapy with a psychiatrist or means to even travel to attend a free one. 

**EAD received after couple of months. 

**Long silence and No RFE’s. 

**10/11/2017 I received an email and texts from USCIS about Case update. 

Case approved on 10/05/2017. (Took a while to get an online update I guess). 

Now waiting for the I-485 decision. 

Be hopeful everyone, please. We all will get our share of good news soon. 

Congratulations on your approval great news

[Hope953 37]

1 hour ago, ILvisajourney said:

I got police clearance letter from my home country to support my good moral characters.

 

Can I translate the letter myself or I have find someone to translate the foreign document?

 

Thanks

It would be best to get a professional who is authorized to translate for you, so that you don't get any rfe asking for that specifically. And to not delay your case any longer

[rayofhope 34]

Anyone has got prima facie extension third time only for 2 months . I think it’s been a year and also my rfe has last date in november to respond. .... why pf for 2 months any idea... apprecuate thx

[Godblessme 26]

12 hours ago, RdMngo said:

Hi, 

I was a silent reader of this blog until now. Thank you everyone!

 

Following is my Timeline: 

Arrived on K-1 visa, got married within 90 days and filed for I-485, I-765, I-131 around the end of September 2015. 

Physical, Mental, sexual and emotional abuse started from day one. Thought things will get better but it got worse.

** Did biometrics in 10/2015. 

Got EAD and Advance Parole Combo Card after 2 months. 

** A domestic violence shelter helped me get out of abuse. 

**09/15/2016: The attorney at the domestic violence shelter filed the Forms I-360, I-485, I-765 with Vermont service center. (I was married to a US citizen at the time VAWA was filed). Got notices within 3 weeks. 

My case was filed with: self affidavit of around 15 pages, containing courtship, marriage and abuse in details and with dates, weddings pics, pics of my spouse and I together, lease agreement in both of our names , utility bills, phone bill, joint bank account statements, joint tax return. 

Had a letter from the shelter counselor and few pictures of bruises that I took after my spouse had beaten me up. A friend wrote their affidavit as to what they knew about the marriage and abuse. I had no money to attend therapy with a psychiatrist or means to even travel to attend a free one. 

**EAD received after couple of months. 

**Long silence and No RFE’s. 

**10/11/2017 I received an email and texts from USCIS about Case update. 

Case approved on 10/05/2017. (Took a while to get an online update I guess). 

Now waiting for the I-485 decision. 

Be hopeful everyone, please. We all will get our share of good news soon. 

Congratulations! I think you are probably the first September filer who got approved on this forum. 

[Godblessme 26]

7 hours ago, rayofhope said:

Anyone has got prima facie extension third time only for 2 months . I think it’s been a year and also my rfe has last date in november to respond. .... why pf for 2 months any idea... apprecuate thx

I remember someone has the same situation like you on this forum. That means an officer is working on your case and you will hear a decision soon.