VAWA, Part 13

[escape 91]

I really want to express my gratitude to this group. This journey without you all would you have been much harder. And it hasn’t been easy. 

It made me sad to have to justify why I married and awful human being. 

This shall pass!

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

27 minutes ago, escape said:

Last night, I slept at my friend’s house, which is close my local office. - smart and important move for me. Met my attorney at their office one hour before my interview time. We walked to immigration together. It really made a difference to me. 

Got called on time by the officer lady. She told my attorney and I that another officer lady would be in the room with us for training purposes.She gave a run down of what the interview would be. First thing was to see originas of all my documents and I-693.  Then asked for updates (current info) on I-485, and went through all submitted info on my I-485, yes or no qs. Every time she asked for a document to make a copy, I offered my copies to her. She was pleased. She asked about my last entrances in the US, port of entry, if I over stayed, entered without inspection, received welfare, all these kind of questions. She was thorough, but respectful. Then she asked about my ex... how we met, got married, why I left my abuser, dates. She got into a few specific questions about the abuse and said that I didn’t have to answer them. I said it was okay and answered the questions as direct  and polite as possible. She asked briefly about my work history. Didn’t ask for taxes or paychecks. Then she started closing the binders and said she didn’t need anything else, and that my case would go under review. Handled me the white paper and said to my attorney that all seems fine for now, and they will communicate with my attorneys firm via mail if they need extra information or if the case gets approved. She said if we don’t hear from them in 120 to contact USCIS. 

That was it... my attorney said it went well. Sincerely, I do not know. I got so sad to talk about my abuser that my judgement got cloudy.  I hope I get approved in a week or so like so many folks. I’ll keep you all posted. - thank you!

@sandra has always made us understand that they usually aren't supposed to ask about the abuse..but apparently each officer is different! Anyways I strongly believe you'll hear soon! The big interview is over! You'll get your greencard!😊

18 minutes ago, escape said:

I really want to express my gratitude to this group. This journey without you all would you have been much harder. And it hasn’t been easy. 

It made me sad to have to justify why I married and awful human being. 

This shall pass!

surely it will pass and end in praise dear!

[blest.but.strest 50]

5 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Friends, it's fine to have faith, but ~3 pages of posting about hope & faith is a bit much, please.  Thanks in advance for your awareness, and of course good fortune to everyone.

Thank you TBoneTX, last night I almost sent you a message about it.

[Roms2017 115]

2 hours ago, escape said:

My dear blog friends, I went to my interview this morning. 

I cannot thank enough you guys’ support and other folks who have gone through their interview and posted their experience here. It was very important and comforting to know what to expect.

My attorney said I did very well, and the officer was kind and knowledgeable. 40 min of interview, lots of question and I was very prepared.  But she gave me the white paper, and said my case is under review. 

Now I have to sit tight and wait. I think now it’s common that they run another background check after the interview. God carried me there. 🙏🏼

Yes yes it is common now to put it under review first before approving you, what kind of questions the IO asked and last 40 minutes, did IO asked you about the abuse too?

 

[Roms2017 115]

1 hour ago, escape said:

Last night, I slept at my friend’s house, which is close my local office. - smart and important move for me. Met my attorney at their office one hour before my interview time. We walked to immigration together. It really made a difference to me. 

Got called on time by the officer lady. She told my attorney and I that another officer lady would be in the room with us for training purposes.She gave a run down of what the interview would be. First thing was to see originas of all my documents and I-693.  Then asked for updates (current info) on I-485, and went through all submitted info on my I-485, yes or no qs. Every time she asked for a document to make a copy, I offered my copies to her. She was pleased. She asked about my last entrances in the US, port of entry, if I over stayed, entered without inspection, received welfare, all these kind of questions. She was thorough, but respectful. Then she asked about my ex... how we met, got married, why I left my abuser, dates. She got into a few specific questions about the abuse and said that I didn’t have to answer them. I said it was okay and answered the questions as direct  and polite as possible. She asked briefly about my work history. Didn’t ask for taxes or paychecks. Then she started closing the binders and said she didn’t need anything else, and that my case would go under review. Handled me the white paper and said to my attorney that all seems fine for now, and they will communicate with my attorneys firm via mail if they need extra information or if the case gets approved. She said if we don’t hear from them in 120 to contact USCIS. 

That was it... my attorney said it went well. Sincerely, I do not know. I got so sad to talk about my abuser that my judgement got cloudy.  I hope I get approved in a week or so like so many folks. I’ll keep you all posted. - thank you!

I have already seen your Approval in 3 to 4 bussiness days

Specialy when you answer that IO by explaining a little part of the abuse you suffered.

[FridayGirl@69 318]

2 hours ago, escape said:

My dear blog friends, I went to my interview this morning. 

I cannot thank enough you guys’ support and other folks who have gone through their interview and posted their experience here. It was very important and comforting to know what to expect.

My attorney said I did very well, and the officer was kind and knowledgeable. 40 min of interview, lots of question and I was very prepared.  But she gave me the white paper, and said my case is under review. 

Now I have to sit tight and wait. I think now it’s common that they run another background check after the interview. God carried me there. 🙏🏼

I am glad all went great! You should have your GC pretty soon 🙌🏼🇺🇸💫 

Best!

[escape 91]

Thank you @Roms2017 @FridayGirl@69  Important to know it’s common to be under review nowadays. I wasn’t so sure about this fact. Did you see my post with detail about my interview? 

Everyone: feel free to ask any more info about my interview. Glad to help. 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 hours ago, Roms2017 said:

Yes yes it is common now to put it under review first before approving you!

 

Good to know this! Nothing unsual then. @escape just like Roms2017's interview was approved few days later, I wish speedy approval for you as well!🙏 #careful when swimming with sharks!

[Comforter 41]

1 hour ago, escape said:

Thank you @Roms2017 @FridayGirl@69  Important to know it’s common to be under review nowadays. I wasn’t so sure about this fact. Did you see my post with detail about my interview? 

Everyone: feel free to ask any more info about my interview. Glad to help. 

What did she mean by welfare?is medicad part of welfare and what she meant that did you overstay.obvoiusly everyone filling vawa would have overstayed or am I wrong

Edited June 1, 2019 by Comforter

[waqasah 1]

Hi, 

Quick Question? DO I have to go to any office or any place to get my FBI check or I can send this form on my own? 

[Modu 256]

4 hours ago, escape said:

Last night, I slept at my friend’s house, which is close my local office. - smart and important move for me. Met my attorney at their office one hour before my interview time. We walked to immigration together. It really made a difference to me. 

Got called on time by the officer lady. She told my attorney and I that another officer lady would be in the room with us for training purposes.She gave a run down of what the interview would be. First thing was to see originas of all my documents and I-693.  Then asked for updates (current info) on I-485, and went through all submitted info on my I-485, yes or no qs. Every time she asked for a document to make a copy, I offered my copies to her. She was pleased. She asked about my last entrances in the US, port of entry, if I over stayed, entered without inspection, received welfare, all these kind of questions. She was thorough, but respectful. Then she asked about my ex... how we met, got married, why I left my abuser, dates. She got into a few specific questions about the abuse and said that I didn’t have to answer them. I said it was okay and answered the questions as direct  and polite as possible. She asked briefly about my work history. Didn’t ask for taxes or paychecks. Then she started closing the binders and said she didn’t need anything else, and that my case would go under review. Handled me the white paper and said to my attorney that all seems fine for now, and they will communicate with my attorneys firm via mail if they need extra information or if the case gets approved. She said if we don’t hear from them in 120 to contact USCIS. 

That was it... my attorney said it went well. Sincerely, I do not know. I got so sad to talk about my abuser that my judgement got cloudy.  I hope I get approved in a week or so like so many folks. I’ll keep you all posted. - thank you!

A big Congratulations to you my dear... They have Approved your interview in heaven and that all that matters the officer has no choice...... am so happy for you, you made it... Congrats 

[Lola_lalo 211]

5 hours ago, escape said:

Last night, I slept at my friend’s house, which is close my local office. - smart and important move for me. Met my attorney at their office one hour before my interview time. We walked to immigration together. It really made a difference to me. 

Got called on time by the officer lady. She told my attorney and I that another officer lady would be in the room with us for training purposes.She gave a run down of what the interview would be. First thing was to see originas of all my documents and I-693.  Then asked for updates (current info) on I-485, and went through all submitted info on my I-485, yes or no qs. Every time she asked for a document to make a copy, I offered my copies to her. She was pleased. She asked about my last entrances in the US, port of entry, if I over stayed, entered without inspection, received welfare, all these kind of questions. She was thorough, but respectful. Then she asked about my ex... how we met, got married, why I left my abuser, dates. She got into a few specific questions about the abuse and said that I didn’t have to answer them. I said it was okay and answered the questions as direct  and polite as possible. She asked briefly about my work history. Didn’t ask for taxes or paychecks. Then she started closing the binders and said she didn’t need anything else, and that my case would go under review. Handled me the white paper and said to my attorney that all seems fine for now, and they will communicate with my attorneys firm via mail if they need extra information or if the case gets approved. She said if we don’t hear from them in 120 to contact USCIS. 

That was it... my attorney said it went well. Sincerely, I do not know. I got so sad to talk about my abuser that my judgement got cloudy.  I hope I get approved in a week or so like so many folks. I’ll keep you all posted. - thank you!

Congratulations on your interview. you definitely will here a good news from them

[Lola_lalo 211]

12 hours ago, Cozutuk said:

 

 

Thank you for all your wishes. There is non intentionally smile on my face all the time. I want you all to feel the same way soon. God is great. 

 

I have one question. Since I started the vawa process I didn’t get even a single mail through my mail box. All the documents go to my attorney. Is this a normal situation? Should I dig into why I don’t get mail or vawa process only through the attorney? Will I get any type courtesy letter to my mail or not?

 

Thanks for your answers in advance. God bless you all. 

Yes, I receive all my mails through my attorney. It is normal because we have a sensitive case. But if you want I think you can do something about it I think.

Hope you will get your GC smoothly. God be with you!

[Elena hope 29]

By reading threads here, I think USCIS does not really update online thoroughly as they suppose to be thesedays. 

Imagining how some of members did not even know when their GRAND "interview date" was till like a week left.

That is wrong.... 

I am waiting on my next step after april VAWA approval, 

all the notices about transfer and courtesy letter and so on, I should just stop thinking probably. 

by the way I hope I could join the upcoming gathering!!!!!! 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

8 minutes ago, Elena hope said:

By reading threads here, I think USCIS does not really update online thoroughly as they suppose to be thesedays. 

Imagining how some of members did not even know when their GRAND "interview date" was till like a week left.

That is wrong.... 

I am waiting on my next step after april VAWA approval, 

all the notices about transfer and courtesy letter and so on, I should just stop thinking probably. 

by the way I hope I could join the upcoming gathering!!!!!! 

You are right dear..same here! I'm not totally relying on online updates or lack of it! I plan to be ready regardless..I do not want to be caught unawares..you are welcome to the gathering, would be nice having folks with one heart...