VAWA, Part 11

[Hanna Bui 32]

15 minutes ago, iwillsurvive said:

There is no priority date for US citizen spouses. This is only for LPR spouses. 

If you are a spouse of a USC, you do not need a priority date for a visa number to become available. 

My abuser is USC and i filled all documents of Vawa, EAd, I131 and I485 together but on the notice of Vawa approval USCIS shows the priority date. What's for? It makes me confused. 

[CantWaitNoMore 6]

Just now, Hanna Bui said:

My abuser is USC and i filled all documents of Vawa, EAd, I131 and I485 together but on the notice of Vawa approval USCIS shows the priority date. What's for? It makes me confused. 

It doesn’t matter. They still show it for everyone but if you pay attention I’ll be a date that is already pass

[Allrounder 57]

6 hours ago, Tortmaster said:

Good morning everyone! I had my I-485 interview this morning and I just wanted to share my experience.

 

My appointment was at 9:45am. I was seated in the lobby by 9:40 and had to wait a bit. I was called in at 10:30am.The interview had me swear to tell the truth then he took my picture and finger prints.

After that he asked me my name, address, and date of birth. He went down a few questions asking if I had any criminal history. He asked me if I have ever worked illegally and where(yes). He asked if I have claimed to be a US citizen or voted in a federal election(no). He asked me where I went to school, and where I work currently. He asked for my updated medical.

He told me he had 30days to make a decision but that he would probably make it sooner. He said he would review my file, and if they needed anything else he would send a notice otherwise he would send a notice with a decision. He said he could not tell me at this time what that decision would be. Honestly he was very nice, friendly and curteous.

 

I left the office at 10:45am. I drove home and had something to eat. At 12pm I got notification by email and text that my new card is being produced!!!!! Honestly I could not believe it!!!! After all this long wait and suffering God has done it as He has always done, this never-failing God.

I am so grateful to God for everyone on this forum, your help, encouragement, insight and friendship. May God bless you all and help you along on your journeys. I pray for better and safe relationships for all of us as we continue along and rebuild our lives.

 

My timeline briefly

I-360 January 9, 2017

I--485 and I-765 April 11 2017

I-360 Approved May 22, 2018

I-485 Interview September 18 2018

I-485 Online notice of Approval September 18 2018

 

Congratulations dear, our God is able and will never fail us, did you have any rfe and if yes what was it for?

[Sandra G. 5,057]

2 hours ago, FavouredOne said:

Oh not applicable to US citizen spouse?

 U.S Citizen spouses don't have a priority date because there is always a visa number available for them.

[Tortmaster 75]

31 minutes ago, Allrounder said:

Congratulations dear, our God is able and will never fail us, did you have any rfe and if yes what was it for?

Thank you! And no, I had no RFE

[Fatejourney17 0]

4 hours ago, sandranj said:

It seems you decided already, don't you?.

 

I can just tell you what the Law states. When attending the AOS interview the Immigration officer will ask if you are divorced, you don't have to be divorced, you will answer I am not, but you MUST inform the officer  that you reconciled with your husband, and the chance to have your AOS approved is almost non existent. You must inform the Immigration officer that you reconciled with your husband in order not to mislead the IO.  You risk having your  AOS approved and later on having  your naturalization denied for " wilfful misrepresentation of the fact".

Thank you @sandranj. You are the best... I have few questions:

(1)Can I stay in the shelter while I attend i485 interview? Or it doesn't matter.. (2)What are my chances of getting AOS/ Naturalization approved after reconciliation?

(3)If I get AOS denied can he file for me again, remember I have a pending i130?

[Villanelle 4,122]

1 hour ago, Fatejourney17 said:

Thank you @sandranj. You are the best... I have few questions:

(1)Can I stay in the shelter while I attend i485 interview? Or it doesn't matter.. (2)What are my chances of getting AOS/ Naturalization approved after reconciliation?

(3)If I get AOS denied can he file for me again, remember I have a pending i130?

1. You should only be going to a shelter when you are in need of a safe place to go and have no other options. The shelter will advise you of how long you can stay and any other rules they may have. 

2.& 3 Sandra already told you when you go to the vawa AOS interview and tell them you reconciled you will not be approved. He can refile for you but when you withdraw your vawa you lose the privacy protections so in that interview they will ask you and your spouse about the abuse and it can lead to them denying you. 

If you want personal advice I can send you a PM with my thoughts on reconciling. Its usually not a good idea- have you looked at re-offense rates? 

[Fatejourney17 0]

1 hour ago, Damara said:

1. You should only be going to a shelter when you are in need of a safe place to go and have no other options. The shelter will advise you of how long you can stay and any other rules they may have. 

2.& 3 Sandra already told you when you go to the vawa AOS interview and tell them you reconciled you will not be approved. He can refile for you but when you withdraw your vawa you lose the privacy protections so in that interview they will ask you and your spouse about the abuse and it can lead to them denying you. 

If you want personal advice I can send you a PM with my thoughts on reconciling. Its usually not a good idea- have you looked at re-offense rates? 

Thank you...I appreciate

[bebetho 24]

11 hours ago, Tortmaster said:

Good morning everyone! I had my I-485 interview this morning and I just wanted to share my experience.

 

My appointment was at 9:45am. I was seated in the lobby by 9:40 and had to wait a bit. I was called in at 10:30am.The interview had me swear to tell the truth then he took my picture and finger prints.

After that he asked me my name, address, and date of birth. He went down a few questions asking if I had any criminal history. He asked me if I have ever worked illegally and where(yes). He asked if I have claimed to be a US citizen or voted in a federal election(no). He asked me where I went to school, and where I work currently. He asked for my updated medical.

He told me he had 30days to make a decision but that he would probably make it sooner. He said he would review my file, and if they needed anything else he would send a notice otherwise he would send a notice with a decision. He said he could not tell me at this time what that decision would be. Honestly he was very nice, friendly and curteous.

 

I left the office at 10:45am. I drove home and had something to eat. At 12pm I got notification by email and text that my new card is being produced!!!!! Honestly I could not believe it!!!! After all this long wait and suffering God has done it as He has always done, this never-failing God.

I am so grateful to God for everyone on this forum, your help, encouragement, insight and friendship. May God bless you all and help you along on your journeys. I pray for better and safe relationships for all of us as we continue along and rebuild our lives.

 

My timeline briefly

I-360 January 9, 2017

I--485 and I-765 April 11 2017

I-360 Approved May 22, 2018

I-485 Interview September 18 2018

I-485 Online notice of Approval September 18 2018

 

WOW, thats to amazing, congratulations!!! start living your new life, GOD IS GOOD!

[FavouredOne 51]

5 hours ago, sandranj said:

 U.S Citizen spouses don't have a priority date because there is always a visa number available for them.

Thank you

[Roms2017 115]

13 hours ago, Tortmaster said:

Amen!!! I receive!!

Congratulation Dear

He asked u if u ever worked illegally

And u said Yes?

[Roms2017 115]

13 hours ago, Fatejourney17 said:

Thank you so much @sandranjand others for the enlightenment and prompt responses. I have a pending i130(since 2017) and approved i360 (2weeks ago). What do y'all suggest I do because I want to go back to him, I believe the anger mgt classes has really helped him...

Abuser never change Dear,

Very big mistake if u go back to him, but follow your heart.

 

[Tortmaster 75]

6 hours ago, Roms2017 said:

Congratulation Dear

He asked u if u ever worked illegally

And u said Yes?

Yes, he asked me if I have ever worked illegally and I said yes, I worked illegally for about 3 years. He also asked me if I have ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen or voted in a federal election and I said no.

[iwillsurvive 254]

I just received the update in my DHS account that my interview was scheduled!!

 

I can’t believe it! Such great news! It’s been almost exactly 21 months since I filed for VAWA. I am so happy! I have my medical appointment scheduled for next week, good that I did that! 

 

TIMELINE

21 Dec 2016: Filed I-360, I485, I-765

02 Feb 2017: Receipt Notices

12 Feb 2017: Biometrics Notice

01 Mar 2017: 1st Prima Facie

03 Mar 2017: Biometrics Appointment

06 Apr 2017: I-765 Approval

19 Jun 2017: Filed I-131

10 Jul 2017: I-131 Receipt Notice

01 Oct 2017: 2nd Prima Facie

15 Dec 2017: I-131 Approval

09 Jan 2018: Filed I-765 Renewal

12 Jan 2018: I-765 Receipt Notice

26 Mar 2018: I-360 RFE 

02 Apr 2018: 3rd Prima Facie

30 Apr 2018: RFE is being worked on

18 May 2018: I-765 Approval

18 May 2018: I-360 Approval

31 May 2018: I-485 is being transferred

18 Sep 2018: I-485 Interview scheduled

[Sheenane 2]

Hello Everyone!! I filled my i360 in June 2017 and asked me for good moral character in July they received in August 2017 .i m still waiting nothing yet.my lawyer told me to wait until I get approve to sent the i485 .my husband is USC .