VAWA, Part 14

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

1 hour ago, Miguel Rodriguez said:

Hello. I filed for VAWA in November 2018. I just got divorced June 2019. I received my Prima Facie in December. What do I do now? I will need assistance as I need to move out of the house with my daughter and my alimony will end. I'll get a small lump sum alimony payment which I'll have to use a portion of to pay my legal fees. I'll end up with a very small amount. 

 

I'm moving in with a friend but I need support cause child support has been reduced due to me ex having more time with my daughter. I can't work as I filed C-31 and will not have working papers for some time.

 

Do I need to report my name change as well and if so, to where?

 

I live in NJ.

 

Thank you for any of your replies.

Is your spouse a US Citizen or LPR?

[Miguel Rodriguez 6]

6 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

Does not qualify as alimony is considered income and will be over the income guidelines for cash aid assistance.  Also, OP stated that has joint custody of daughter, so food stamps will be based on OP as daughter is only with OP 6 months out of the year.  

Daughter will be with him only  96 days in the year but I'm not too concerned about that just what will I will qualify for now? Yes the alimony is income but that lump sum will go mostly in legal fees and move out expenses once I receive it. 

Just now, Pinkrlion said:

Is your spouse a US Citizen or LPR?

US citizen 

[Miguel Rodriguez 6]

1 minute ago, Miguel Rodriguez said:

Daughter will be with him only  96 days in the year but I'm not too concerned about that just what will I will qualify for now? Yes the alimony is income but that lump sum will go mostly in legal fees and move out expenses once I receive it. 

US citizen 

Thank you for your input. Sorry I didn't thank before. 

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

6 minutes ago, Miguel Rodriguez said:

Daughter will be with him only  96 days in the year but I'm not too concerned about that just what will I will qualify for now? Yes the alimony is income but that lump sum will go mostly in legal fees and move out expenses once I receive it. 

US citizen 

If your spouse is US Citizen then you can file C9 for I-485, I-765.  However, @sandraj always warns us that if VAWA not approved you will be put in deportation when I-485 is denied.  

 

Regardless of what you spend the alimony on, Social Services considers alimony as income and it will be counted against your benefit application.  It does not matter if you have Prima Facie, you still have to qualify for the benefits.  Prima Facie only waives the five year requirement for specific benefits.  

Edited June 14, 2019 by Pinkrlion

[sparrowxxx419 31]

The drama with soon to be my ex wife continues. She called me this morning asking me to sign the divorce papers online and scan and send it to her immediately. I told her i already signed the divorce papers and i sent them out to her Po box and to the court and it was going to get to the court on Saturday 

I called the district clerk and i was told i had till the 24 of this month to send it to them and since it was getting to them tomorrow via mail they would open it on Monday or Tuesday and i was given a number to call on Monday. 

 

My wife has been calling my phone non stop and sending threat messages calling me a spammer, being childish and i was not going to get anywhere without her and she was filing a restraining order on me. So,i in turn called the district attorney in Houston and made an appointment with them on Monday to file a restraining order against my wife.  Does anybody here know the requirements and prove i have to show to get one ? 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 minutes ago, sparrowxxx419 said:

The drama with soon to be my ex wife continues. She called me this morning asking me to sign the divorce papers online and scan and send it to her immediately. I told her i already signed the divorce papers and i sent them out to her Po box and to the court and it was going to get to the court on Saturday 

I called the district clerk and i was told i had till the 24 of this month to send it to them and since it was getting to them tomorrow via mail they would open it on Monday or Tuesday and i was given a number to call on Monday. 

 

My wife has been calling my phone non stop and sending threat messages calling me a spammer, being childish and i was not going to get anywhere without her and she was filing a restraining order on me. So,i in turn called the district attorney in Houston and made an appointment with them on Monday to file a restraining order against my wife.  Does anybody here know the requirements and prove i have to show to get one ? 

These crazy spouse just do not stop! Isn't that the lady that said she loves you the last time?😏 run! 🏃 Damn! She crazy for real! Anyway you have most of the proofs you need! Text messages and calls....transcripts...ordinarily if you feel threatened in any way they should listen to you...I hope you get over this real fast and put in all behind you...

[Miguel Rodriguez 6]

14 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

If your spouse is US Citizen then you can file C9 for I-485, I-765.  However, @sandraj always warns us that if VAWA not approved you will be put in deportation when I-485 is denied.  

 

Regardless of what you spend the alimony on, Social Services considers alimony as income and it will be counted against your benefit application.  It does not matter if you have Prima Facie, you still have to qualify for the benefits.  Prima Facie only waives the five year requirement for specific benefits.  

I filed under C-31. 

 

Oh I got you on the alimony. So it is best to just go in person and see what they will consider. 

 

Thank you for your time. 

 

I guess you win and lose but I have proof of my expenses so that's a start.... if I qualify. 

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

15 minutes ago, Miguel Rodriguez said:

I filed under C-31. 

 

Oh I got you on the alimony. So it is best to just go in person and see what they will consider. 

 

Thank you for your time. 

 

I guess you win and lose but I have proof of my expenses so that's a start.... if I qualify. 

Yes going in person will help you understand.  Depending on your state they count child support as income also.  When they do the income means test, if both your alimony and child support exceed income guidelines, you do not qualify for benefits.

 

 

[sparrowxxx419 31]

10 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

These crazy spouse just do not stop! Isn't that the lady that said she loves you the last time?😏 run! 🏃 Damn! She crazy for real! Anyway you have most of the proofs you need! Text messages and calls....transcripts...ordinarily if you feel threatened in any way they should listen to you...I hope you get over this real fast and put in all behind you...

Yes this was same lady who told me she loves and misses me. I’d wanted this divorce peacefully that’s why I did not object or fight it when she filed for one. I changed my mind on a restraining order but am going to get one on Monday. I am tired of her non stop calls and threatening messages saying i used her name for accounts but all I did was open joint account which we did two years ago and she walked in the bank with me, we opened a life insurance which she accepted the terms and conditions on the phone so how did I use her informations. I am tired and all these is affecting my coordinations at my job 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 minute ago, sparrowxxx419 said:

Yes this was same lady who told me she loves and misses me. I’d wanted this divorce peacefully that’s why I did not object or fight it when she filed for one. I changed my mind on a restraining order but am going to get one on Monday. I am tired of her non stop calls and threatening messages saying i used her name for accounts but all I did was open joint account which we did two years ago and she walked in the bank with me, we opened a life insurance which she accepted the terms and conditions on the phone so how did I use her informations. I am tired and all these is affecting my coordinations at my job 

Try and be easy with yourself while doing the necessary! I hope both y'all signatures are on documents pertaining to you both? That way she can't claim otherwise! Now you see why most folks here adviced to take action which you have been stalling? You don't take your chances with unstable people, you take ACTION! I really hope you'll follow through this time!

[Miguel Rodriguez 6]

7 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

Yes going in person will help you understand.  Depending on your state they count child support as income also.  When they do the income means test, if both your alimony and child support exceed income guidelines, you do not qualify for benefits.

 

 

Any information on steps to change my name on my VAWA filing? 

[sparrowxxx419 31]

2 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Try and be easy with yourself while doing the necessary! I hope both y'all signatures are on documents pertaining to you both? That way she can't claim otherwise! Now you see why most folks here adviced to take action which you have been stalling? You don't take your chances with unstable people, you take ACTION! I really hope you'll follow through this time!

Yes I will cause I’ve had enough 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

4 minutes ago, sparrowxxx419 said:

Yes I will cause I’ve had enough 

Great! 👍 all the best sir!

[Pejwal 14]

21 hours ago, 2019myyr said:

March 2017 vawa filed

december 2017 filed i485 and i765

ead approved March 2018

july 2018 Vawa approved

august 2018 case transferred to new office

received curtesy letter can’t remember the month but it was 2018.

i got no updates online about interview the letter just came in the mail two weeks before interview. I’m in Atlanta 

Congratulations!

[Pejwal 14]

21 hours ago, CASTIEL said:

Hi Guys,
 Congratulations to all the approvals.
 I Hope your doing great! Just an update on my Case. 

I Just  received my Green Card Today!!! I cry for happiness finally it's all worth the wait.

Thank you so much all for your support and Thank you so much for this Vawa forum it gives a lot of information even if you don't have a lawyer. 

You can still be approved for greencard.

 

VAWA Notice Date: August 4, 2017
Received mail: August 12, 2017
My Name was Updated: August 16, 2017
Previous I-485 Transferred from another office of  Processing: September 1, 2017
EAD and AP Renewal Exp Feb 2018: November 3, 2017 
Additional Evidence of Abuse sent: November 3, 2017 
EAD and AP Renewal Received:November 6, 2017 
EAD and AP approved:November 24, 2017 (So Fast but Thank you!) 
EAD And AP Card Mailed: November 28, 2017 (letter received they used my first biometrics) 
EAD And AP Card Received in mail : December 2, 2017 (The start date is the approval date not the expiration date of the first card which is feb 2018)  
Travel to 3 different Countries: May 1-30 2018 using Advance Parole.  LAX port of entry. 
EAD And AP Renewal: August 4, 2018 
EAD and AP Card Production: August 30, 2018
NEW CARD PRODUCTION: Under I-360 VAWA - January 4, 2019 Best Birthday Gift Ever!!! 
WE MAILED YOUR NEW CARD:Under I-360 VAWA - JANUARY 9, 2019 
 EAD C31 CARD IN HAND: JANUARY 12, 2019   
APPROVED VAWA I-360- JANUARY 31, 2019 
AT MY LOCAL OFFICE I-485 - FEBRUARY 22, 2019 
COURTESY LETTER FOR MY MEDICAL-MARCH 18, 2019
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR I485 JUNE 5, 2019- MAY 16, 2019

Under Review for Background Check- June 5, 2019

Green Card Received- June 13, 2019 (10yrs)

 

 

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Local Office: Los Angeles County

Thank you so much GOD 

Thank you so much guys for all the support especially SANDRA your the BEST! Just have faith guys and be strong!

God bless you all and all of you who are still waiting will be APPROVED soon!!!

 

Congratulations!