VAWA, Part 11

[Czzr 13]

On 8/27/2018 at 10:24 AM, Double said:

Has anyone used ‘Prima Facie’ to obtain SNAP/Food stamps? I’m in Texas and just got denied today because of my alien status. I tried to explain what the letter is for and the interviewer just wasn’t getting it. She kept asking for the expiry date on my I-94. I sent them a copy showing D/S and my receipt notice for I-485, but she wanted to see the approval/actual card.

 

sigh!

@Double it depends on the state that you are in. I'm in Florida and I was able to get Food Stamps with the Prima Facie.  

[Czzr 13]

HELLO my VJ family. I first joined in 2012 and started the VAWA application process then. 

 

BIG THANKS to Sandra/ @sandranj for all the help. 

 

First, I want to tell everyone..make sure you are safe before anything, speak up, don't be afraid to ask for help. 

 

Second, Be Patient. I know the feeling of not having a status in the states / being in removal proceedings or not being able to work.

 

Third, DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE

 

I'm an example that there is hope. I had a DUI with two violations of probation when I applied.  I was in jail for over three months with an Immigration hold , having a bond of 100 dollars.

Went from Wakulla Immigration Facility to Jacksonville Immigration Facility to Broward Immigration Facility.

 

  I was sure I was going to get  deported.

 

I applied for naturalization after 2 years 9 months of having my green card.

 Now I'm a Citizen and I voted for the first time today.  

 

10/23/2010 - Married 
11/01/2010 - i130 
Approved i130 but I forgot when 
03/22/2013 Applied for VAWA
04/04/2013 - Prima Facie 
06/01/2013- Applied EAD / i485 
08/06/2013 - EAD Recieved
01/29/2014 - VAWA Approved
i485 sent to local office 
08/14/2014- GREEN CARD in hand 

 

 

 

 

[Dharmaraj 81]

12 minutes ago, Czzr said:

HELLO my VJ family. I first joined in 2012 and started the VAWA application process then. 

 

BIG THANKS to Sandra/ @sandranj for all the help. 

 

First, I want to tell everyone..make sure you are safe before anything, speak up, don't be afraid to ask for help. 

 

Second, Be Patient. I know the feeling of not having a status in the states / being in removal proceedings or not being able to work.

 

Third, DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE

 

I'm an example that there is hope. I had a DUI with two violations of probation when I applied.  I was in jail for over three months with an Immigration hold , having a bond of 100 dollars.

Went from Wakulla Immigration Facility to Jacksonville Immigration Facility to Broward Immigration Facility.

 

  I was sure I was going to get  deported.

 

I applied for naturalization after 2 years 9 months of having my green card.

 Now I'm a Citizen and I voted for the first time today.  

 

10/23/2010 - Married 
11/01/2010 - i130 
Approved i130 but I forgot when 
03/22/2013 Applied for VAWA
04/04/2013 - Prima Facie 
06/01/2013- Applied EAD / i485 
08/06/2013 - EAD Recieved
01/29/2014 - VAWA Approved
i485 sent to local office 
08/14/2014- GREEN CARD in hand 

 

 

 

 

Thanks for your support 

[iwillsurvive 254]

2 hours ago, Mnmnm said:

Hi @iwillsurvive

 

how do I find the contact information of senator? 

Appreciate your help. Thank you 🙏 

Just Google your city name + senator and you should find his/her website easily. They have a contact form on their site typically with a drop down for government agency related inquiries. 

[missymd 5]

Hi Czzr, l remember you, we were on this thread around the same time. I got my GC in 2015. It's time for me to file my citizenship but I'm kinda freaking out about this whole going on about medical assistance and food stamps. I used those for my daughter way back. I wonder if it will be an issue.

[Vero92nica 3]

Dear all,

does anybody know? my local office is Fort Myers, and it is showing that their processing time for I-485 is 16-24 months. Does it really take that long? Can’t believe I will have to wait 2 more years after my 360 will get approved. 

[iwillsurvive 254]

4 minutes ago, Vero92nica said:

Dear all,

does anybody know? my local office is Fort Myers, and it is showing that their processing time for I-485 is 16-24 months. Does it really take that long? Can’t believe I will have to wait 2 more years after my 360 will get approved. 

I would use 16 months as a reference. 24 months is typically when there are complications like background check is taking a long time or there is an RFE. 

[digonyc 46]

5 hours ago, Hanna Bui said:

I received EAD C31 on June 19, after that 2 months on August 27 i had update my case is approved.

It means i got EAD before approval over 2 months.

I think your case is approved. 

Hanna, I got my EAD C31 May 30 and still didnt get the approval letter. Went for a infopass and they said, i would receive in a month. its going to be over 3 months now!

[Goyo 68]

8 hours ago, iwillsurvive said:

Congratulations! Any update is better than none! What are the processing times at your local office?

 Last time I check 12 to 16 months. NY is my local office.

8 hours ago, iwillsurvive said:

Congratulations! Any update is better than none! What are the processing times at your local office?

Thanks, you right.

[Goyo 68]

8 hours ago, Hanna Bui said:

Congratulation!

My status have update yesterday that they approved my vawa after 2 months i received EAD C31.

I am waiting to receive the approval letter.

Hopefully, You will get it within 7 days. Mine arrived in one week. 

[Goyo 68]

1 hour ago, digonyc said:

Hanna, I got my EAD C31 May 30 and still didnt get the approval letter. Went for a infopass and they said, i would receive in a month. its going to be over 3 months now!

Did you change your address? That’s a long time. 

Edited August 29, 2018 by Goyo

[Hanna Bui 32]

2 hours ago, digonyc said:

Hanna, I got my EAD C31 May 30 and still didnt get the approval letter. Went for a infopass and they said, i would receive in a month. its going to be over 3 months now!

I also made infopass to ask the approval notice after a month i have got ead, the local officer said they will send my inquire to Vermont. After that no update until yesterday there was.

Pls write the letter to ask Vermont your notice with your original signature along copy of your ead, vawa receipt. They will answer by mail to you soon. We cannot send inquire to USCIS by online or referal. 

Hope the good news will coming soon with you. 

[Hanna Bui 32]

1 hour ago, Goyo said:

Hopefully, You will get it within 7 days. Mine arrived in one week. 

I hope so, thank you for your sharing. I will update my timeline for guys. 

[bebetho 24]

17 hours ago, Ziongirl said:

Congrats I just received the email of we are still reviewing you case am a June 19 2017 , may I will get it next month keeping the faith

CONGRATS!!!

[Sandra G. 5,057]

15 hours ago, Czzr said:

HELLO my VJ family. I first joined in 2012 and started the VAWA application process then. 

 

BIG THANKS to Sandra/ @sandranj for all the help. 

 

First, I want to tell everyone..make sure you are safe before anything, speak up, don't be afraid to ask for help. 

 

Second, Be Patient. I know the feeling of not having a status in the states / being in removal proceedings or not being able to work.

 

Third, DO NOT GIVE UP HOPE

 

I'm an example that there is hope. I had a DUI with two violations of probation when I applied.  I was in jail for over three months with an Immigration hold , having a bond of 100 dollars.

Went from Wakulla Immigration Facility to Jacksonville Immigration Facility to Broward Immigration Facility.

 

  I was sure I was going to get  deported.

 

I applied for naturalization after 2 years 9 months of having my green card.

 Now I'm a Citizen and I voted for the first time today.  

 

10/23/2010 - Married 
11/01/2010 - i130 
Approved i130 but I forgot when 
03/22/2013 Applied for VAWA
04/04/2013 - Prima Facie 
06/01/2013- Applied EAD / i485 
08/06/2013 - EAD Recieved
01/29/2014 - VAWA Approved
i485 sent to local office 
08/14/2014- GREEN CARD in hand 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Congratulations man. I still have in my living room your  art painting gift.

Edited August 29, 2018 by sandranj