VAWA, Part 11

[Willow81 14]

1 minute ago, rza said:

mine is 16 days over 

I wish they would just get it over with.... its such a long wait. Frustrating smh... God help us.

Edited August 7, 2018 by Willow81

[Sandra G. 5,057]

7 hours ago, Aburi2018 said:

Hi guys,I have a question.I received a prima facie valid for 180days and it expires in September.It said on the prima facie that I was going to receive an automatic extension before it expires.

-Has anyone here received an automatic extension on prima facie and if so how long before the current one expired.

-Also,is it a bad idea if I go ahead and request for one even tho it said it was going to be extended automatically?I really need it to keep my financial aid going.Thanks

 

Many people received the  prima facie extension without asking to renew, but I know many people who didn't receive the renewal then you should go ahead and ask them  to renew.

[Sandra G. 5,057]

7 hours ago, MariFD said:

Hey @sandranjThat if you get Deffered action you can apply for EAD.

 

But I think I got clarification that even if you receive Deffered Action, you still have to wait for VAWA to get approved before they issue an EAD. 

 

I just want to work while I wait for VAWA, I think the only way is if you have pending 1485 (c9) but like you explained its a risk because if you get denied for VAWA they will put you in removal procedures...

 

THANKS!

 

Vawa petitioners just get deferred action after VAWA approval. Once the VAWA is approved with deferred action then you can file I-765 using category C14(DEFERRED ACTION)but if you have AOS pending or you will file for adjustment of status then I don't see a reason to apply category C14, just apply I-765 using category C 9,but if your spouse is a green card holder then  you can't file for AOS until a visa number becomes available, and in this case file I-765 category C14.

[Sandra G. 5,057]

7 hours ago, Ingodshands94 said:

Guys I have a question about change of address.

I filed vawa on May 2017. Before that my ex husband had filled I-485 for me on Nov 2016 in California. After the abuse I moved to Florida. I changed my address with USCIS with no problem. I only stayed in that address for a few months and then moved to where I live now. I didn't change it because I was waiting for my I-485 interview and new I would delay it since I moved to another city. I set up mail forwarding with USPS so when they sent the notice for the interview I was able to receive it at my new address. I had the interview for my I-485 on March 2018. In this interview I asked the officer to put my application on hold which he did. Now my mail forwarding has expired and can't be renew since its only for a year. I don't want to change the address to where I live now because for sure I will be moving on May 2019. So this means I will have to change it again. 

I don't know what to do. I feel like I can't keep changing address with USCIS because this will delay my application big time. I think I'm within weeks of hearing from my I-360 so it's kind of a crucial moment to do the address change to another jurisdiction. I was think to change the address to the one of a relative and just leave it there but the law says we are obligated to notify USCIS when we move. I'm just a mess about this. Any help or ideas? Thank you in advance. 

 

The Law clearly states that you MUST change your address within 10 days of moving to the new adddress . USCIS states "A willful failure to give written notice to the USCIS of a change of address within 10 days of moving to the new address is a misdemeanor crime".

[Sandra G. 5,057]

2 hours ago, Emsi said:

Hello everyone,

 

I filed for VAWA in Feb 2017 as an abused wife of LPR (Cuban Citizen - category CU 6).

 

I had my 485 pending before I apply for VAWA. Few months after I send the VAWA application I went to a 485 interview by myself and the 485 was put on hold until VAWA decision.

 

More than a month ago I received C31 EAD and as I was readying here, that is kind of indicator that the case is approved. I still haven't receive any letter that my case is approved. Yesterday I received an extension of a prima facie for 180 days... I am so confused. Does that extension means my case is still not approved... Thank you!

 

If you received EAD category C31 then your VAWA was approved. Go to infopass to inquire about  your VAWA.

[Willow81 14]

2 hours ago, Hanna Bui said:

I got updated status online that my card is produced after about 45 days my sending RFE good moral. Be patient, it going on. Good lucks to your case.

Thanks for your kind words....

[MelTex30 45]

3 hours ago, Damara said:

Typically when you get the 360 approved and card mailed its referring to the EAD/AP card.

Heres my thoughts on this.

I saw your other post with your timeline. You have a renewed c9 EAD you got in June. You should not get a c31 EAD card. It has happened where they issued a c31 to someone who has a c9 already and its a mistake. This is why your attny is probably saying it was the approval notice and not a c31 card. 

Most likely you will just have to wait for the mail.

I understand what you’re saying but other people in this forum had the c9 and they received a c31 as well. So that’s why I’m confused. 

[Hanna Bui 32]

2 hours ago, MelTex30 said:

I understand what you’re saying but other people in this forum had the c9 and they received a c31 as well. So that’s why I’m confused. 

My lawyer filled to apply and renew my EAD all C31, but the 1st i got C9 (after 90 days), after my RFE was sent to USCIS 45 days i received EAD C31

[JJ_1017 19]

@MelTex30 my lawyer applied for c31; I got my first EAD under c9 then literally 3 weeks later they sent me another EAD under c31. 

[iwillsurvive 254]

11 hours ago, MelTex30 said:

I understand what you’re saying but other people in this forum had the c9 and they received a c31 as well. So that’s why I’m confused. 

It is confusing because USCIS messes up a lot. Typically you should only receive the EAD under the category you apply for. However that isn’t always the case because USCIS might mess up and send another one. In that case, you can just make an InfoPass and hand in the wrong EAD that was sent. 

[tashay 11]

On 8/7/2018 at 6:12 PM, Emsi said:

How was your 485 interview,mines is next week,do you think I should go on my own or with a lawyer?

Hello everyone,

 

I filed for VAWA in Feb 2017 as an abused wife of LPR (Cuban Citizen - category CU 6).

 

I had my 485 pending before I apply for VAWA. Few months after I send the VAWA application I went to a 485 interview by myself and the 485 was put on hold until VAWA decision.

 

More than a month ago I received C31 EAD and as I was readying here, that is kind of indicator that the case is approved. I still haven't receive any letter that my case is approved. Yesterday I received an extension of a prima facie for 180 days... I am so confused. Does that extension means my case is still not approved... Thank you!

 

[Emsi 2]

20 minutes ago, tashay said:

 

I went with my lawyer. She explained my situation to the officer and gave him the proof of the filed vawa. The officer wanted to cancle my 485 saying that since my husband is not US citizen but LPR he will give me 2 weeks to prove the vawa is approved (we all know how long does vawa actually takes, so that wasn’t an option). So I left not knowing what’s going to happen. My lawer didn’t know as well. She sent a letter to USCIS the very next day and thanks to that letter my 485 is still active (I am still getting the work permits category c9 and the status updade on the 485 shows whats on the picture I am attaching). My advice is - get a lawer. 

[Jazminjuju1980 1]

Hey everyone. I just signed up to the forum.

 I've been reading a lot of the past comments and I hope anyone can help me.....

I do not know what to do and I'm really SCARED.

I got married in 2014, my husband never submitted any immigration papers for me. Abuse happened, I separated from him and then found out about VAWA. 

 

I applied for VAWA/i360 and EAD and i485 all together in  January 2017. 

My VAWA got denied and now I'm in removal proceedings .... My EAD is not valid anymore and I have no money for lawyer. 

 

I have a son who was born in the USA and is 20 years old. Can he apply for me? and if he does will that cancel out or terminate my removal proceedings???

 

ANYONE please help. @sandranj @Damara @iwillsurvive

 

THANKS

[iwillsurvive 254]

47 minutes ago, Jazminjuju1980 said:

Hey everyone. I just signed up to the forum.

 I've been reading a lot of the past comments and I hope anyone can help me.....

I do not know what to do and I'm really SCARED.

I got married in 2014, my husband never submitted any immigration papers for me. Abuse happened, I separated from him and then found out about VAWA. 

 

I applied for VAWA/i360 and EAD and i485 all together in  January 2017. 

My VAWA got denied and now I'm in removal proceedings .... My EAD is not valid anymore and I have no money for lawyer. 

 

I have a son who was born in the USA and is 20 years old. Can he apply for me? and if he does will that cancel out or terminate my removal proceedings???

 

ANYONE please help. @sandranj @Damara @iwillsurvive

 

THANKS

What evidence did you submit along with your VAWA petition? 

 

You can appeal the decision for removal. I would look for a pro bono lawyer ASAP. You can go to a domestic violence organization and they almost always have pro bono lawyers working with them. I would highly recommend not to try this without an attorney.

 

Once removal proceedings are terminated, You have the option to file for VAWA again. This time make sure to submit sufficient evidence. This forum can help you with that.

 

In order to petition I-130 for a parent, the US citizen child must be at least 21. 

[Florecita_Bella 16]

On 8/7/2018 at 10:45 AM, Florecita_Bella said:

Thank you very much Mrs. Sandra for your help!
I would like to know if you or any other collaborator of the forum knows any psychotherapist who makes that kind of detailed psychological evaluation in South Florida or via Online.
Can someone give me a little more detail about what the type of evaluation should be?
with the file of my I-360 sent a not very solid letter, now I recently completed therapy for more than 15 sections and I was thinking about sending that letter, but the letter they gave me is two (2) pages, it is not as the type of evaluation I understand is being suggested by Ms. Sandra.

iwillsurvive, sandranj or someone else who can help me clarify this doubt please:
From what I understood USCIS does not consider the 2 or 3 page evaluations appropriate.
I would like to know if anyone knows a psychotherapist who performs the type of detailed psychological evaluation (of more than 3 pages) in South Florida.
Can someone give me a little more detail about what the type of evaluation that USCIS accepts as valid should be?
My lawyer sent a letter (evaluation) of 2 pages, now I recently completed with more than 15 sections my psychological therapy and I was thinking of sending that letter, but the letter they gave me is also two (2) pages.

Thank you very much