VAWA, Part 13

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8 hours ago, SssMay said:

I filed my package on January 2018, received one RFE in March 2018 for GMC. Still waiting the response from USCIS. 

That was a request for initial evidence..you don't need to expect any reply..if they need anything more they will let you or your attorney know. This is just initial evidence needed to determine if you qualify to petition for VAWA..before they start working on your case!

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1 hour ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello Everyone,  Do we have any 2018 approval yet ? I’m curious to know if they started processing 2018. Thanks 

Hey there 👋 I haven't heard of any 2018 approvals...yet! They are still handling late 2017 cases and some earlier 2017 cases believe that! But it won't be long now..sit tight..pray!🙏 

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5 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Hey there 👋 I haven't heard of any 2018 approvals...yet! They are still handling late 2017 cases and some earlier 2017 cases believe that! But it won't be long now..sit tight..pray!🙏 

Thanks 

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9 hours ago, Luckynumber3 said:

What month did you apply? I am a 2018 filer and I’m curious to know if they started processing 2018 yet

With USCIS you never know! But apparently they are processing late 2017 cases and earlier 2017 cases..some folks that filed early and mid 2017 are still waiting to get approved! But it won't be long now..before we start hearing of 2018 cases...hope and pray! All things are possible!😊

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8 hours ago, Shroy123 said:

is there anyone who got RFE after prima facie? 

Yes of course! Prima facie doesn't put anything on lock down! It's merely to determine if you meet the requirements at a glance....before processing the case proper! I got rfe long after my prima facie! 

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11 hours ago, dreamer1 said:

Maybe not, People in this situation dont always have luxury to think about school, and those in school struggle as well. Wanting to do something and actually being able to get going are two different things... please be more sensitive going forward. 

 

You can go to school regardless of your status, as long as you shell out the $$$$

 

Were you a student at a university before this? Have you reached out to the admissions office at the school? Remember, you have applied for 360, you are not undocumented... you have no reason to be scared of asking university/student affairs/admission office. 

 

Everyone's situation is unique, general status is "in process of obtaining immigration benefits", broadly speaking. 

good luck. 

 

Hi @dreamer1 , wanted to share my own experience with school. My VAWA just got approved in April. I started my Masters program last year September(FALL) . The only thing i needed is my prima facie which had not expired to show the school and you will need print some page online from US education department showing that VAWA applicants can get financial aid. https://studentaid.ed.gov/sa/eligibility/non-us-citizens 

 

Some of the schools know and some dont. so show them that page. when you do they wont disturb you anymore. I particularly didnt have any issues with my school.  So, you can go to school with a pending VAWA application. 

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52 minutes ago, FeDaniela said:

Blessings Guys

 

My Prima Facie expires on July 2019, it was good for a year. It says if a decision is not made on my case it will be automatic extended... My questions is will Vermont just mail the Prima Facie extension or do i have to requested??? Anyone have received the Prima Facie extension without requesting it to Vermont unit.

I always write them a letter explaining about expiration of my prima facie. make sure you attach your attorney G-28 as well. I usually send them a request 2 weeks before expiration. As my 3rd prima facie is expiring next week, I am sending them a request for 4th one today. 

26 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Yes of course! Prima facie doesn't put anything on lock down! It's merely to determine if you meet the requirements at a glance....before processing the case proper! I got rfe long after my prima facie! 

what documents they requested from you?

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9 hours ago, Luckynumber3 said:

I hope and pray that they will start processing 2018 filers very soon. I am April 2018, I received a RFE in July 2018 for good moral they got my answer to the RFE in August 2018 and I got prima facie in August 2018 that’s valid for one year, it’s been silent ever since. I hope you get your approval this month 

Of course they will soon start processing 2018 cases..it can only go forward right?😊 but the thing is they are still processing 2017 cases at the moment..anyway the RFE you got was request for initial evidence..hopefully your approval comes faster than you imagined! #fingers crossed!

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3 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

I always write them a letter explaining about expiration of my prima facie. make sure you attach your attorney G-28 as well. I usually send them a request 2 weeks before expiration. As my 3rd prima facie is expiring next week, I am sending them a request for 4th one today. 

Noted & thanks!!! i will requested 2 weeks before expiration date. 

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3 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

 

what documents they requested from you?

Good moral character, shared residence and bonafide marriage. 👍

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1 minute ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Good moral character, shared residence and bonafide marriage. 👍

Those are very extensive RFE.... thanks God you are already approved,... 

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3 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Good moral character, shared residence and bonafide marriage. 👍

Can you please share what you submitted for shared residence and bonafide marriage please? 

I have bank statements over 27 pages but the account was closed late last year. 

- Life insurance showing my wife as a benefactor 

-apartment insurance documents 

-tax documents of last year showing I filed as married but filing separately she did not want me to add her it caused a big fight even 

-Untilty bills of over 3 years. 

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1 minute ago, FeDaniela said:

Those are very extensive RFE.... thanks God you are already approved,... 

Absolutely my dear! I told you guys I was devastated! This is one reason I always want to encourage people here..at least when they see how I made it regardless of the extensive distraction, they will have hope of victory! 🏆

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19 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Good moral character, shared residence and bonafide marriage. 👍

Wow.. that's hard RFE. I hope mine is simple. i shared my residence with her family house. We leased an apartment for 2 months only which I included in my initial package. Then, we moved to her parent's house

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Just now, sparrowxxx419 said:

Can you please share what you submitted for shared residence and bonafide marriage please? 

I have bank statements over 27 pages but the account was closed late last year. 

- Life insurance showing my wife as a benefactor 

-apartment insurance documents 

-tax documents of last year showing I filed as married but filing separately she did not want me to add her it caused a big fight even 

-Untilty bills of over 3 years. 

Submit everything you have including the tax you filed as married even though your spouse didn't want you to add her..explain in your affidavit why and the argument that you had..you pretty much have what you need! Believe me even with the extensive RFE I received..I didn't really have a whole lot of documents to support my petition but explained why intensively in my affidavit! There was a valid and credible reason why with proofs! I had letters to both of us..few bills, lease, monthly receipts, landlord wrote a letter,  pictures, self affidavit, letter from family and friends, from his side and mine..and the GRACE of GOD! 😊😊😊🙏