VAWA, Part 14

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3 minutes ago, Strife said:

@namastenyc I’m not sure about C31 automatic renewals but I believe that you have to send a renewal for C09 before expiration. Better to send it right away since wait times are unpredictable and either way it’s a win-win situation if you get your GC before the C31 EAD expires.

I am a September 2017 filer and just got an update yesterday that my file has been moved to my local office. I have an approved vawa since April 2019.

Good to hear that Strife!😊👍 finally you got the update! Yeah mines was approved in April as well and transferred mid June! #we getting ready for our interview!🙌

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37 minutes ago, namastenyc said:

Also, if the c31 based EAD card is expiring in Jan 2020, do I still to file for an extension or will it automatically be extended by 180 days? If I file an extension, when is the best time to do that? Aug - Sep? I hear EAD cards are now taking 5-6 months to process. 

 

Also, since there has not been no updates in my case after VAWA approval, no courtesy letter or request for medical letter or interview letter, should I just go ahead and ask for an EAD extension till my case I-485 case gets adjudicated?

 

Assuming that it typically takes 8-12 months to get GC after VAWA approval, the earliest I can expect is Dec 2019 or April 2020. 

 

Any 2017 filers here? Anyone who also  filed around Aug 2017? Did you get any updates about the next steps after vawa approval? Just wanted to share notes. 

 

Thank you! Have a wonderful evening, everyone! 

 

2017 filer here..are you saying your case hasn't been updated yet to approved? Anyway you know it's already approved as you have a C31 already...my C31 EAD will be expiring in March 2020! I'm hoping to have secured my G.C then without having to renew! Also the C09 EAD will be expiring May 2020 as well..and yes I did get transfer update for i485 in June! Do have a wonderful evening as well!😊

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25 minutes ago, Strife said:

@namastenyc I’m not sure about C31 automatic renewals but I believe that you have to send a renewal for C09 before expiration. Better to send it right away since wait times are unpredictable and either way it’s a win-win situation if you get your GC before the C31 EAD expires.

I am a September 2017 filer and just got an update yesterday that my file has been moved to my local office. I have an approved vawa since April 2019.

Thank you! Yes, I’m waiting for to hear that the case has been transferred to my local field office. Congrats on the good news. Thank you for your support. 

 

Based on my research, c31 falls under automatic extension if you file 180 days before the expiration of your current EAD card. This uscis mandate came into effect in September 2017. It applies to certain categories, including those with c31 based EAD cards. 

 

Thanks the heads up, dear. I really appreciate it. I’ll follow your advice and file for an EAD c09 extension soon. 

 

Gn! 🙏

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16 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

2017 filer here..are you saying your case hasn't been updated yet to approved? Anyway you know it's already approved as you have a C31 already...my C31 EAD will be expiring in March 2020! I'm hoping to have secured my G.C then without having to renew! Also the C09 EAD will be expiring May 2020 as well..and yes I did get transfer update for i485 in June! Do have a wonderful evening as well!😊

Hi @Stillwinning!!!😊! I got the update that it was approved in April 2019 but no news since then. Congrats on the news about transfer! I’m waiting on that. 🤞I think you, me & strife filed around the same time. I previously had EAD another under category so my c09 was denied and soon after I got my c31 based EAD in April this year based on vawa approval. So, for now, I’ll reapply for c09 based EAD (just in case). But, let’s all hope and pray for positive and expedited decision though. 

 

Thanks for sharing and for your time, energy, support  & encouragement. This community has been invaluable in times of uncertainty. 

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2 minutes ago, namastenyc said:

Hi @Stillwinning!!!😊! I got the update that it was approved in April 2019 but no news since then. Congrats on the news about transfer! I’m waiting on that. 🤞I think you, me & strife filed around the same time. I previously had EAD another under category so my c09 was denied and soon after I got my c31 based EAD in April this year based on vawa approval. So, for now, I’ll reapply for c09 based EAD (just in case). But, let’s all hope and pray for positive and expedited decision though. 

 

Thanks for sharing and for your time, energy, support  & encouragement. This community has been invaluable in times of uncertainty. 

Yeah you're right! Hope n pray🙏 I already know we would be good!👍😊 let's keep each other posted as events unfold! Glad to know there are folks who appreciate!😊 have a good night 🌙 rest dear!

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3 hours ago, Dordor1 said:

Hello everyone. Do you know how disheartening it is to hear that you don’t have a case. If I don’t have a black and blue eye, I don’t have a case? What about the heartache of having to walk from room to room to escape my husband’s harassment. What about having to lock myself in the bathroom to escape his wrath. What about his verbal threats? What about him isolating my daughter in a room and after getting her out of his apartment isolating me in that same room? What about leaving for over a week and not leaving groceries for me and my daughter. We both started to lose weight.  What about controlling me to the extent that I can’t get out of the apartment  and go for walks or even go to the gym at the apartment complex or take calls from my family if I’m not talking to them in front of him. What about forcing himself onto me sexually after being told no and using his hands to do sexual things against my will? My husband admitted to seeing other females and When I had that weird yeast infection and went to get tested my husband repeatedly insisted on having unprotected sex with me. I told him I can’t have unprotected sex and he threatened me with a divorce. My husband was so possessive he would monitor my social media accounts and harassed my friends on social media if he calls my phone and didn’t get through. He would contact them and tell them I’m cheating on him and tell them to tell me our relationship is over. Then he would go back and apologize to them. My husband pushed me once and I had to call the cops on him because of that and his verbal threats. There wasn’t any physical scar but I could on and on because the emotional, psychological, sexual and mental scar will last for a while. 

Hi my dear, the above explanation shows that you were abused, what I can tell you is, most people here give their opinions and advice as per what they have been reading, the only person I would refer to is #sandraj she is a lawyer.  So when she gives an advice she really has an idea of what implications you can get. Ok talking about the infection and all that, when you are writing your affidavit let it show that you were sexually abused. Everytime you say No to sex it should be respected anytime someone wants to have their way not considering your feelings is called rape! This is where the knowledge of infidelity comes in, him having knowledge that he was sick and still pursuing sex still is abuse, The emotional rollercoaster you and your daughter endured is abuse, denying you access to food and primary necessity is extreme cruelty. In my affidavit those who read about me earlier I was denied food and yes I included that in my affidavit as part of the whole abuse, I wrote everything as if I was reporting Him to my father God, so please write your affidavit and let #sandraj read through it.

DO NOT FEEL HEARTBROKEN BECAUSE OF PEOPLE AND THEIR OPINIONS BUT BE OF CHEER AS YOU TRUST GOD FOR HIS INTERVENTION. 

Stay blessed

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1 hour ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Good to hear that Strife!😊👍 finally you got the update! Yeah mines was approved in April as well and transferred mid June! #we getting ready for our interview!🙌

Thanks @Stillwinning!!!😊! Now 2 steps away; CL=>Interview =>GC hopefully :) 

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53 minutes ago, namastenyc said:

Hi @Stillwinning!!!😊! I got the update that it was approved in April 2019 but no news since then. Congrats on the news about transfer! I’m waiting on that. 🤞I think you, me & strife filed around the same time. I previously had EAD another under category so my c09 was denied and soon after I got my c31 based EAD in April this year based on vawa approval. So, for now, I’ll reapply for c09 based EAD (just in case). But, let’s all hope and pray for positive and expedited decision though. 

 

Thanks for sharing and for your time, energy, support  & encouragement. This community has been invaluable in times of uncertainty. 

I think it’s always helpful to enlist the help of your congressman to inquire on your behalf.

it has always worked for me whether it was about EAD, VAWA delay, Approval letter and transfer notice. 

I noticed they always respond faster when your congressman inquired on your behalf. 

Edited July 18, 2019 by Strife

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2 hours ago, namastenyc said:

If he has behaved this way towards you, a lot of what you describe can fall under psychological, mental, sexual and emotional abuse. (Note: I am not a professional psychologist/social worker, this is just my opinion.) Abuse comes in many forms. Please find a professional social worker you can trust. They can give you the counseling you need to heal and go forward in your life. They can also submit a psychological report and give an assessment to the Uscis from their professional perspective about the type of cruel, degrading and inhumane treatment you suffered and how that affected you and your child. Like I wrote earlier, if you cannot afford it, there are a lot of places that offer free counseling services to victims of abuse. Find one in your state. Best of luck to you! 

Thank you dear. 

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58 minutes ago, Ziongirl said:

Hi my dear, the above explanation shows that you were abused, what I can tell you is, most people here give their opinions and advice as per what they have been reading, the only person I would refer to is #sandraj she is a lawyer.  So when she gives an advice she really has an idea of what implications you can get. Ok talking about the infection and all that, when you are writing your affidavit let it show that you were sexually abused. Everytime you say No to sex it should be respected anytime someone wants to have their way not considering your feelings is called rape! This is where the knowledge of infidelity comes in, him having knowledge that he was sick and still pursuing sex still is abuse, The emotional rollercoaster you and your daughter endured is abuse, denying you access to food and primary necessity is extreme cruelty. In my affidavit those who read about me earlier I was denied food and yes I included that in my affidavit as part of the whole abuse, I wrote everything as if I was reporting Him to my father God, so please write your affidavit and let #sandraj read through it.

DO NOT FEEL HEARTBROKEN BECAUSE OF PEOPLE AND THEIR OPINIONS BUT BE OF CHEER AS YOU TRUST GOD FOR HIS INTERVENTION. 

Stay blessed

I appreciate you and your feedback. Thank you.

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On 7/16/2019 at 3:37 PM, bengolo said:

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Posted July 2

I apologize i did not explain correct my history with VAWA 

 

Forms I-131,I-360,I-485,I-765 february 1st 2019 accepted by USCIS

After they received the forms  3 weeks later i ve been on biometrics 

March 2019 USCIS ask for additional evidence (asking for fingerprints for FBI )

May 2019 I-131 form (travel document ) approved together with I-765 c-31 form (Employment authorization card) 

June 2019 where mailed and received from my attorney  ( i picked up )

July 2nd 2019   i got notification for I-360 form said (New card is being produced )

 My question is "what card is being produced" is it again  Employment authorization card or something else 

zimbalo

Big congratulations my dear ,u are highly favored....God bless you and the angel that approved ur case ....

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7 hours ago, Strife said:

I think it’s always helpful to enlist the help of your congressman to inquire on your behalf.

it has always worked for me whether it was about EAD, VAWA delay, Approval letter and transfer notice. 

I noticed they always respond faster when your congressman inquired on your behalf. 

My dear Strife from experience I say yes! It's true! They get to work quickly when you enlist the help of your congressman! 

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5 hours ago, Modu said:

Big congratulations my dear ,u are highly favored....God bless you and the angel that approved ur case ....

LOL my beloved Modu!😘 I know right... How have you been and where have you been? I've missed your positive energy! Need more folks like you around!💕😂 @FavouredOne GOD bless you dear! Beautiful hearts!

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7 hours ago, Strife said:

Thanks @Stillwinning!!!😊! Now 2 steps away; CL=>Interview =>GC hopefully

😂😂 I replace the hopefully with CERTAINLY! and the next step is basically interview...CL is not a procedure..some get it, some don't!..it's just a reminder...hey sweety have some strong faith! I do!🙏😊

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13 hours ago, Dordor1 said:

Hello everyone. Do you know how disheartening it is to hear that you don’t have a case. If I don’t have a black and blue eye, I don’t have a case? What about the heartache of having to walk from room to room to escape my husband’s harassment. What about having to lock myself in the bathroom to escape his wrath. What about his verbal threats? What about him isolating my daughter in a room and after getting her out of his apartment isolating me in that same room? What about leaving for over a week and not leaving groceries for me and my daughter. We both started to lose weight.  What about controlling me to the extent that I can’t get out of the apartment  and go for walks or even go to the gym at the apartment complex or take calls from my family if I’m not talking to them in front of him. What about forcing himself onto me sexually after being told no and using his hands to do sexual things against my will? My husband admitted to seeing other females and When I had that weird yeast infection and went to get tested my husband repeatedly insisted on having unprotected sex with me. I told him I can’t have unprotected sex and he threatened me with a divorce. My husband was so possessive he would monitor my social media accounts and harassed my friends on social media if he calls my phone and didn’t get through. He would contact them and tell them I’m cheating on him and tell them to tell me our relationship is over. Then he would go back and apologize to them. My husband pushed me once and I had to call the cops on him because of that and his verbal threats. There wasn’t any physical scar but I could on and on because the emotional, psychological, sexual and mental scar will last for a while. 

It is difficult to have ur voice heard and feel validated when u feel helpless. You still have hope with a shelter or local church.  For your case You can file for emotional abuse. You have to seek a psychologist and seek treatment and evaluation. It takes time to get everything done. Seek therapy to heal yourself and for your daughter. This journey is long and without the emotional support needed to move forward it is a hard struggle. No one here has not been through the same thing that you have been through. Stay encouraged. Continue to pray and God will be here with you. You will see a better life soon. I have and we all have.