VAWA, Part 11

[hope1303 0]

30 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

You did not send proof that you could not pay.  What evidence did u send with the form?

I did not sent I-912 with new I765. I only sent fee waived receipts of I 360, I 485. 

I am willing to send them evidence with I 912 this time when I reapply. 

Bank statements 

credit card statements 

medicaid approved letter 

car insurance & rent insurance payments 

utility bill  letter

attorney bills letter

kids free lunch at school letter 

I do not have income and never paid tax 

 

are these papers will be okay or need some things more?

  thanks !

[iwillsurvive 254]

1 hour ago, skippynutella said:

thank you @iwillsurvive. I would have to update medical asap before the interview because it has been 2 years since we last had it when we filed for I-360.

You need to do it asap. As you know, it takes about a week to get results back from the lab. 

[Willow81 14]

3 hours ago, iwillsurvive said:

- Make sure to have an updated medical for you and your children (less than 1 year ago). 

- Go through the I-485 form that was filed and make a sheet of all changes that have occured since filing (I.e. updated addresses, employment history, marital status, etc.). 

- Answer the IO’s questions briefly, don’t say things you aren’t being asked. Stay short and precise in your answers.

- Tell the truth as you are under oath. 

- Bring originals for all copies that you submitted to USCIS (I.e. marriage certificate, divorce decree, your birth certificate, etc.)

- Bring a valid ID (passport or driver’s license, birth certificate for kids I assume)

- I suggest to bring all original notices and documents that USCIS has ever sent to you. 

 

The IO will go through form I-485 with you and also ask the yes/no questions. Respond truthfully always but be short. Don’t interrupt the IO. If you would like to hand them a document or say something, ask for permission. 

Didn’t someone post a document to say that MEDICALS are now valid for 2 years? 

[sabina4 2]

hi , im new to the forum. for vawa can the therapist be any type or it has to be of an specific type? (what education/degrees should he/she have)

does it has to be a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist?

what do you recommend in order to find a good one at an affordable rate?

[Ilo 105]

40 minutes ago, Willow81 said:

Didn’t someone post a document to say that MEDICALS are now valid for 2 years? 

Everything you need to know about the new policy can be found here https://www.uscis.gov/news/alerts/uscis-policy-manual-update

[Military 78]

UPDATE!!

My GC interview has been scheduled. I remember someone asking if your file was at the office prior to VAWA because of prior i485 based on marriage, whether it could speed up the process, in my case it seems it did. Vawa submitted Feb, 2017 and approved Late Jun 2018, Interview scheduled within 3 months. Now my only concern is whether I should pay this 3k my lawyer wants as a cost for airfare and legal cost to attend the interview. Keep up the faith guys. God is in control, I know some of you have been waiting for a while and it seems like its taking forever. I believe though that when it seems like nothing is happening and you are at your breaking point that's sometimes when we get that breakthrough, I know, I have been there. Hang in there, your time is coming soon.

 

I am just hoping that the interview goes smooth and I get an instant approval. 

[Kleenex12 107]

3 minutes ago, Military said:

UPDATE!!

My GC interview has been scheduled. I remember someone asking if your file was at the office prior to VAWA because of prior i485 based on marriage, whether it could speed up the process, in my case it seems it did. Vawa submitted Feb, 2017 and approved Late Jun 2018, Interview scheduled within 3 months. Now my only concern is whether I should pay this 3k my lawyer wants as a cost for airfare and legal cost to attend the interview. Keep up the faith guys. God is in control, I know some of you have been waiting for a while and it seems like its taking forever. I believe though that when it seems like nothing is happening and you are at your breaking point that's sometimes when we get that breakthrough, I know, I have been there. Hang in there, your time is coming soon.

 

I am just hoping that the interview goes smooth and I get an instant approval. 

congratulations dear best of luck,did you file your vawa together with i485?

[Ilo 105]

2 minutes ago, Military said:

UPDATE!!

My GC interview has been scheduled. I remember someone asking if your file was at the office prior to VAWA because of prior i485 based on marriage, whether it could speed up the process, in my case it seems it did. Vawa submitted Feb, 2017 and approved Late Jun 2018, Interview scheduled within 3 months. Now my only concern is whether I should pay this 3k my lawyer wants as a cost for airfare and legal cost to attend the interview. Keep up the faith guys. God is in control, I know some of you have been waiting for a while and it seems like its taking forever. I believe though that when it seems like nothing is happening and you are at your breaking point that's sometimes when we get that breakthrough, I know, I have been there. Hang in there, your time is coming soon.

 

I am just hoping that the interview goes smooth and I get an instant approval. 

Wish you success!

[Ylx 81]

5 hours ago, skippynutella said:

Hi Everyone! After 8 months of approved I-360 (March 2018), my kids and I finally received a letter for AOS interview!!! Thank God! 😀 I'm excited and nervous at the same time... nervous because I don't know much of what to expect in the interview. As I have read, is it really just formality with questions asked based on the I-485 application? how should I prepare for the interview? I hope you could give me an advise on the preparation because I have decided to just attend the interview with my two minor kids and opted out the offered services of a lawyer due to budget concerns. The interview is just a week away and I have been doing my research and prepare myself for the interview. I would gladly appreciate your input and advise. I would post on an update as well after we go through the interview and share our experience. Good luck to all of us and thanks in advance. 😊

Hi... Do you mind share with us your time frame process. Thanks!.. And good luck on your interview! God bless

[Hanna Bui 32]

10 minutes ago, Military said:

UPDATE!!

My GC interview has been scheduled. I remember someone asking if your file was at the office prior to VAWA because of prior i485 based on marriage, whether it could speed up the process, in my case it seems it did. Vawa submitted Feb, 2017 and approved Late Jun 2018, Interview scheduled within 3 months. Now my only concern is whether I should pay this 3k my lawyer wants as a cost for airfare and legal cost to attend the interview. Keep up the faith guys. God is in control, I know some of you have been waiting for a while and it seems like its taking forever. I believe though that when it seems like nothing is happening and you are at your breaking point that's sometimes when we get that breakthrough, I know, I have been there. Hang in there, your time is coming soon.

 

I am just hoping that the interview goes smooth and I get an instant approval. 

3 months or 5 months? You wrote your approval is late June 2018, now is November.

[FridayGirl@69 318]

14 minutes ago, Military said:

UPDATE!!

My GC interview has been scheduled. I remember someone asking if your file was at the office prior to VAWA because of prior i485 based on marriage, whether it could speed up the process, in my case it seems it did. Vawa submitted Feb, 2017 and approved Late Jun 2018, Interview scheduled within 3 months. Now my only concern is whether I should pay this 3k my lawyer wants as a cost for airfare and legal cost to attend the interview. Keep up the faith guys. God is in control, I know some of you have been waiting for a while and it seems like its taking forever. I believe though that when it seems like nothing is happening and you are at your breaking point that's sometimes when we get that breakthrough, I know, I have been there. Hang in there, your time is coming soon.

 

I am just hoping that the interview goes smooth and I get an instant approval. 

Congratulations!!! If I would be you I will pay the lawyer "just in case" too much going on lately...just to be in the safe side!

[Gogetter18 283]

46 minutes ago, sabina4 said:

hi , im new to the forum. for vawa can the therapist be any type or it has to be of an specific type? (what education/degrees should he/she have)

does it has to be a therapist, psychologist, or psychiatrist?

what do you recommend in order to find a good one at an affordable rate?

@sabina4 Hello,

 

Welcome 🙂

A psychologist or licensed counselor specialized in dealing with domestic violence/abuse cases should work. They have to have at the minimum a Masters degree in Psychology. And you can find one cost free at your local women's shelter, the one I am attending for my sessions took 8 sessions over a few months before they wrote my evaluation (it was very detailed), and I'm still attending sessions as my ex is still stalking me even though divorce is final, I just need the outlet.

I think you need 7 sessions or so before they can write you a very good evaluation. Please check with your local women's shelter for more information, they are very helpful.

 

All the best!

[Military 78]

6 minutes ago, FridayGirl@69 said:

Congratulations!!! If I would be you I will pay the lawyer "just in case" too much going on lately...just to be in the safe side!

Thank You!

14 minutes ago, Ylx said:

Hi... Do you mind share with us your time frame process. Thanks!.. And good luck on your interview! God bless

Sept 2016 Filed i485 i765 i130 and i131 based on marriage

First Interview Date Dec 2016, rescheduled for Jan 2017, rescheduled for March 2017

Filed VAWA Feb 2017, ask them to hold file

No RFE

Approval June 24 (I believe)

Interview Notice Dated October 20th (Lawyer just email me today)

Interview on November 27

16 minutes ago, Ilo said:

Wish you success!

Thank you very much

17 minutes ago, Kleenex12 said:

congratulations dear best of luck,did you file your vawa together with i485?

Thank you, no, had an I-485 that was previously filed based on marriage. 

[Military 78]

20 minutes ago, Hanna Bui said:

3 months or 5 months? You wrote your approval is late June 2018, now is November.

3 months and about 24/6 days, October 24 would have been 4 months, my interview notice was dated October 20th. Whether its 3 months, (you can round it off to 4 months) I am just elated my journey seems to finally be coming to an end. I am happy I didn't have to wait another year or more for the interview. 

16 minutes ago, FridayGirl@69 said:

Congratulations!!! If I would be you I will pay the lawyer "just in case" too much going on lately...just to be in the safe side!

Thank you very much, I am seriously considering it.

[Ilo 105]

9 minutes ago, Military said:

Thank You!

Sept 2016 Filed i485 i765 i130 and i131 based on marriage

First Interview Date Dec 2016, rescheduled for Jan 2017, rescheduled for March 2017

Filed VAWA Feb 2017, ask them to hold file

No RFE

Approval June 24 (I believe)

Interview Notice Dated October 20th (Lawyer just email me today)

Interview on November 27

Thank you very much

Thank you, no, had an I-485 that was previously filed based on marriage. 

What's your local office?