VAWA, Part 9

[Sandra G. 5,049]

4 hours ago, ahmad- said:

Hello Guys, today will be the 30th day after my status changed to new card being produced.....still nothing in hand. i have been waiting for my EAD to be mailed  i got my EAD approval notice on time but no card.......

 

 Go to the  Uscis  website and ask the  card. 

 

[Sandra G. 5,049]

13 hours ago, Strife said:

If I need my EAD urgently, can I put in an expedite request? Many Vj'ers here already have their EAD's and yet we have the same timeline, I applied in late September 2017.

USCIS takes 90 days  to issue  the EAD.If filed before Sep 7 then you can inquire Uscis. 

[azalea3 28]

Got my green card! My process is complete.

Thanks to all the support on this forum! Good luck to all of those who are waiting. Hopefully you will all hear soon also.

 

06/23/2016 - Mailed package with I-360 and I-485

06/27/2016 - Package received at VSC

07/12/2016 - Received Receipt Notices for I-360 and I-485

07/27/2016 - Received Prima Facie notice

07/29/2016 - Notice of Biometric Appointment

08/12/2016 - Biometric Appointment completed

05/09/2017 - Received I-360 Approval and Notice of Deferred Action

06/16/2017 - EAD Card Received

09/27/2017 - Received AOS interview notice - scheduled for 10/24/17

10/24/2017 - AOS interview completed

10/31/2017 - RFE received for updated medical report

11/14/2017 - Responded to RFE with updated medical report

11/29/2017 - I-485 approved

12/05/2017 - Received notification that AOS was approved.

12/07/2017 - Green Card arrived.

[another_anxious_2 0]

Has anyone had an experience where a person got remarried after the VAWA I360 approval but before AOS? I am in a similar situation when I got remarried about 2 years after leaving my USC spouse after the VAWA approval. As the USCIS website clearly says that remarriage after the VAWA approval will not affect the validity of petition. If so, can you share your AOS interview experience? What are some of the things that I may be asked in AOS interview. What documents do I need to carry in the AOS interview? Do I need to carry my present marriage certificate?

 

@sandranj : What can I expect in the interview? How can I be prepared? Thanks so much in advance.

[miloy001 26]

12 hours ago, ahmad- said:

Hello Guys, today will be the 30th day after my status changed to new card being produced.....still nothing in hand. i have been waiting for my EAD to be mailed  i got my EAD approval notice on time but no card.......

 

 

 

There is something wrong with your case, you or your attorney should contact VSC. The friend I helped got her EAD produced on 12/5/2017, and mailed today (12/8/2017). It takes three days from card produced to mailed:

 

[ahmad- 56]

9 hours ago, sandranj said:

14 hours ago, ahmad- said:

Hello Guys, today will be the 30th day after my status changed to new card being produced.....still nothing in hand. i have been waiting for my EAD to be mailed  i got my EAD approval notice on time but no card.......

 

 Go to the  Uscis  website and ask the  card. 

 

Hello Sandra, what do you mean when you say "ask the card"? Thanks

[miloy001 26]

Try this (not sure if VAWA related case will work) :

https://egov.uscis.gov/e-Request/Intro.do

 

Then select Did not receive card by mail...

If you have an attorney, it is his/hers job to inquiry on your behalf.

 

Edited December 9, 2017 by miloy001

[Rookieden 10]

17 hours ago, azalea3 said:

Got my green card! My process is complete.

Thanks to all the support on this forum! Good luck to all of those who are waiting. Hopefully you will all hear soon also.

 

06/23/2016 - Mailed package with I-360 and I-485

06/27/2016 - Package received at VSC

07/12/2016 - Received Receipt Notices for I-360 and I-485

07/27/2016 - Received Prima Facie notice

07/29/2016 - Notice of Biometric Appointment

08/12/2016 - Biometric Appointment completed

05/09/2017 - Received I-360 Approval and Notice of Deferred Action

06/16/2017 - EAD Card Received

09/27/2017 - Received AOS interview notice - scheduled for 10/24/17

10/24/2017 - AOS interview completed

10/31/2017 - RFE received for updated medical report

11/14/2017 - Responded to RFE with updated medical report

11/29/2017 - I-485 approved

12/05/2017 - Received notification that AOS was approved.

12/07/2017 - Green Card arrived.

Plz can you share your interview experience. What they ask in interview? Which documents they ask for 

Edited December 9, 2017 by Rookieden

[Ziongirl 269]

On 12/7/2017 at 10:48 AM, sandranj said:

Ziongirl USCIS is reopening  some  AOS denied,filing  motion on its own. Probably  they reopened your AOS.

 

For those with adjustment of status denied you should file a new adjustment of status, because USCIS is not opening all cases denied.

Oooh good to know thanks, so much, and one more question I wanted to go to school am I allowed or I will be arrested, 

[Military 78]

Hello Everyone

 

I have been a silent reader of this forum for a minute and I must say the people on here are very friendly supportive and helpful. I have learned from the experiences of many here and I have decided to share my story and timeline.

 

Filed original i485 with i765  in August of 2016. Had to reschedule interview several times when things got really bad (Verbal, Physical, Emotional and Sexual Abuse). Contacted USCIS to request that i485 be held in Abeyance.

 

My Vawa Timeline

 

Feb 2017 - Filed i360

Feb 2017 - NOA Received

Mar 2017 - Prima Facie Received 

Sep 2017 - Prima Facie extension Received 

Sep 2017 - Applied for EAD renewal (current one expires in Dec)

Sep 2017 - Received 2 NOA's 1. Confirming receipt of i765 app and the other confirming that my biometrics was still good (no need to redo biometrics)

Nov 2017 - Received NOA that i765 app was transferred to Vermont Service Center.

 

This bit of information may be helpful to others with expiring EAD. I contacted USCIS on the 80th day about the status of my EAD given that my EAD and DL would expire soon. I was told that for category C09 there is an automatic extension so basically, the processing within 90 days is no longer stringently followed. He said this is applicable ONLY for timely filed applications before the expiration of the EAD. With that information, I was able to take the expired EAD and the USCIS NOA receipt for the i765 and use that to renew my drivers' license and maintain my employment. 

I know I have a long way to go because I see that there are persons here that are waiting from September 2016, I am hopeful to start law school in January and use that to pass the time until they get to my application. Best of luck to all the everyone here with their petitions. 

[Marrienne 113]

Hi all,

I posted a few months ago asking for advice. In a nutshell, my US husband turned out to be severely mentally ill with several commitments to mental hospitals as a teenager and young  adult, a fact his family hid from me until we came here. He has been emotionally, verbally, financially and psychologically abusive. He is also a drug user. 911 has been called x3 because he overdosed, he is suicidal,  police has been called twice and he is under the care of a psychiatrist. As a result my two children from my previous marriage are in therapy too because he has been horrible to them. 

 

He brought me here saying he would work and within months he cheated on me repeatedly, stole my money and has quit working after 6 months. As a result I am working 3 jobs while raising 3 children.

 

I went to an organization that helps women like me and they put me in touch with the Immigration lawyers and they said we have a good case to file for ROC under VAWA. I am also in counseling right now. I am trying to create a good credit score so I can move out and rent a place.

 

I am heartbroken, worried and anxious. I have done nothing but support him both in my home country (where we lived for 3 years while I supported him) and here.

All I have done is work and take care of my home and kids. Now we are being kicked out of our home as the house belongs to his father. We have until after the school year ends to find a place to live. He will probably go to adult foster care.

 

I have to file in March for ROC.

I am scared.. I have built a life here. I now have a career, my kids have adjusted, I have friends. (Note we have a common child who is American).

 

I am waiting for a lawyer to pick up my case as they are volunteers. 

Does anyone have any similar experience or personal story to Tell?

 

If it helps, I have all the medical records and diagnoses and the 911 records and his psychiatrist will testify if subpoenaed. So will the kids' doctors.

 

Thank you for all your help. Never in a million years did I think I would be in this position but here I am.

 

M.

 

 

[Lemonslice 4,860]

10 minutes ago, Marrienne said:

Hi all,

I posted a few months ago asking for advice. In a nutshell, my US husband turned out to be severely mentally ill with several commitments to mental hospitals as a teenager and young  adult, a fact his family hid from me until we came here. He has been emotionally, verbally, financially and psychologically abusive. He is also a drug user. 911 has been called x3 because he overdosed, he is suicidal,  police has been called twice and he is under the care of a psychiatrist. As a result my two children from my previous marriage are in therapy too because he has been horrible to them. 

 

He brought me here saying he would work and within months he cheated on me repeatedly, stole my money and has quit working after 6 months. As a result I am working 3 jobs while raising 3 children.

 

I went to an organization that helps women like me and they put me in touch with the Immigration lawyers and they said we have a good case to file for ROC under VAWA. I am also in counseling right now. I am trying to create a good credit score so I can move out and rent a place.

 

I am heartbroken, worried and anxious. I have done nothing but support him both in my home country (where we lived for 3 years while I supported him) and here.

All I have done is work and take care of my home and kids. Now we are being kicked out of our home as the house belongs to his father. We have until after the school year ends to find a place to live. He will probably go to adult foster care.

 

I have to file in March for ROC.

I am scared.. I have built a life here. I now have a career, my kids have adjusted, I have friends. (Note we have a common child who is American).

 

I am waiting for a lawyer to pick up my case as they are volunteers. 

Does anyone have any similar experience or personal story to Tell?

 

If it helps, I have all the medical records and diagnoses and the 911 records and his psychiatrist will testify if subpoenaed. So will the kids' doctors.

 

Thank you for all your help. Never in a million years did I think I would be in this position but here I am.

 

M.

 

 

Are you planning to divorce?  If so, you can file the ROC with a divorce waiver. 

You did good by seeking help; hope things will get calmer for you and your family.  

[gramercy 141]

On ‎12‎/‎8‎/‎2017 at 2:46 AM, valentine4God said:

please  how long did you receipts take to get to you, i filed it been two weeks i have not head anything

When I filed for the EAD the first time, I got the receipt 3 weeks later, and 4 wks total  for prima facie. NOAs normally arrive within a month but in many cases it even took 6 weeks so don't worry.

 

[blife 0]

5 minutes ago, teddy11 said:

 

 

waiting for reply...officer hold me a sheet and write i 485 case was hold for further review....she need to verify my college attendance and a final background check u think how long it will take to make a decision...the officer get my i 693 at the interview and i 864 w ...i attended the interview with a lawyer...field office was los angeles

[blife 0]

another question is will the officer make his own decision or ask his supervisor?