VAWA, Part 9

[MsSara 2]

On 10/5/2017 at 10:16 AM, iwillsurvive said:

Do you guys think December filers will hear by the end of this year? Or is it more likely to not hear until next year? 

Am December filer and the only thing I heard from from them was an email saying.....

 

Application Type: I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT 
 

Your Case Status: Initial Review 

On August 16, 2017, we updated your name for your Form I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT, Receipt Number 

 

And beginning of October they extended my prima facie for 180 days. 

 

[NICOLA2017 82]

16 minutes ago, MsSara said:

Am December filer and the only thing I heard from from them was an email saying.....

 

Application Type: I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT 
 

Your Case Status: Initial Review 

On August 16, 2017, we updated your name for your Form I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT, Receipt Number 

 

And beginning of October they extended my prima facie for 180 days. 

 

When did you ask them to change your name? I don't want my GC in my married name how do I get it changed .

[MsSara 2]

39 minutes ago, NICOLA2017 said:

When did you ask them to change your name? I don't want my GC in my married name how do I get it changed .

I didn't change my name, I only changed my address but that was in July.

[Goodluck2017 6]

4 hours ago, sandranj said:

Take your original birth certificate and respective translation, original marriage certificate, divorce decree ( if you are divorced or if you were divorced before), a valid passport.Take with you the EAD, I saw some cases that the IO asked back the EAD.  It's advised to take all documents showing a bonafide marriage.

 

I explained here before that VSC is not adjudicating the AOS anymore, the local office is adjudicating now.  If you were arrested or have a restraining order against you then you must have a CERTIFIED COURT TRANSCRIPT.  Arrive 15/30min before the interview.Yes, you can enter using a  backpack, your cell phone should be off ok. Do not handle documents to the IO without asking for permission ok.Good luck.

Dear Sandranj, I feel so lucky that I can get your great reply at such an important moment in my life! Many many thanks and hugs to you Keep praying to God! 

[sunkissed1 6]

Thank you for the insight.

[sunkissed1 6]

9 hours ago, miloy001 said:

I would say, about 80% of the cases take 10-12 months to get finalized recently. However, there are about 19% of cases filed around end of June, 2016 are still pending. Cases without I-485 taking longer is just guessing only. You may want to contact your congressman to inquiry your case on behalf of you to figure out possible issues.

 

 

 

Thank you for your insight.

[sunkissed1 6]

11 hours ago, sandranj said:

Vawa is taking 9/12 months to be adjudicated,not 2 years. You did not file form I-485 then your EAD will be issued 30/90 days  after  the VAWA is approved.

Thank you Sandra, will you suggest I pull the I-760 and refile with the I-485 to expedite it or I should just wait? Thank you.

[Over come 50]

9 hours ago, MsSara said:

Am December filer and the only thing I heard from from them was an email saying.....

 

Application Type: I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT 
 

Your Case Status: Initial Review 

On August 16, 2017, we updated your name for your Form I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOWER, OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT, Receipt Number 

 

And beginning of October they extended my prima facie for 180 days. 

 

 I am also a December filer. Did you file early  or late December. I was not given prima facie and I didn't request it. The wait is so long and painful but we just have to be patient 🙏

[Sandra G. 5,057]

6 hours ago, sunkissed1 said:

Thank you Sandra, will you suggest I pull the I-760 and refile with the I-485 to expedite it or I should just wait? Thank you.

Filing I-485 will not expedite your VAWA or EAD. It's up to you if you want to file for AOS now or not.  If your VAWA is denied and you don't have a pending AOS  USCIS will not start removing proceedings, but if you have a pending AOS and  your VAWA is denied USCIS will start removing proceedings.

[NICOLA2017 82]

27 minutes ago, sandranj said:

Filing I-485 will not expedite your VAWA or EAD. It's up to you if you want to file for AOS now or not.  If your VAWA is denied and you don't have a pending AOS  USCIS will not start removing proceedings, but if you have a pending AOS and  your VAWA is denied USCIS will start removing proceedings.

@sandranj would you suggest not applying for an AOS until after VAWA approved? 

Good Morning 

[Sandra G. 5,057]

41 minutes ago, NICOLA2017 said:

@sandranj would you suggest not applying for an AOS until after VAWA approved? 

Good Morning 

In my opinion, If the person doesn't have a STRONG VAWA  the person should not file I-485 along with form I-360.

Edited October 18, 2017 by sandranj

[NICOLA2017 82]

4 minutes ago, sandranj said:

In my opinion, If the person doesn't have a STRONG VAWA  the person should not file I-485 along with form I-360.

ok great ..Thank you

[MsSara 2]

1 hour ago, #Godgotthis said:

 I am also a December filer. Did you file early  or late December. I was not given prima facie and I didn't request it. The wait is so long and painful but we just have to be patient 🙏

Filed Dec 20, got prima facie first week of Feb, they just gave it to me I didn't ask for it. I got my EAD in April, and it's due for renewal soon. How about you, when did you receive your EAD? 

[iwillsurvive 254]

1 hour ago, MsSara said:

Filed Dec 20, got prima facie first week of Feb, they just gave it to me I didn't ask for it. I got my EAD in April, and it's due for renewal soon. How about you, when did you receive your EAD? 

My timeline is the same as yours. 

[PEANUTBUTTER28 13]

@FocusedFemale - when is your receipt date for i360? 

 

After I received the 2 mos prima facie, still no update. Im starting to be worried  still living in agony. 

 

 

I360 - Sept 23 2016 

received prima facie after a week or so. 

March 2017 renewal of prima facie and ead

received 2nd renewal of prima facie maybe a week or 2 after

May 2017 - ead renewal approved 

Sept 2017 - prima facie renewal (3rd)

Oct 3 2017 - received renewal but only for 2 mos. 

 

 

 

 

Edited October 18, 2017 by Peanutbutter18