VAWA, Part 15

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 9/21/2019 at 5:54 AM, natalysmile said:

Hello everyone my dears.
I want to ask . I have a very non-standard question.
Can I apply for a tourist visa to stay in the country? Now I am outside of America.
I can honestly tell my situation at the interview.
Could it hurt? wrong for me.

Thank you.

You can try but I don't think they will approve the tourist visa  because the law says that all potential immigrant should be barred from entering the U.S with a tourist visa and you are a potential immigrant because of the VAWA,  and of course you must tell the truth, you can't just say that you are coming here to visit the U.S, It will not hurt your case.

 

If you were in the U.S without status for over 180 days but less than one- year then you have a bar to reenter for 3 years using a tourist visa,the bar doesn't apply to VAWA petitioners.

Edited September 22, 2019 by sandranj

[Sandra G. 5,048]

20 hours ago, FAP said:

Hello

 

I justvreceived some bad news today...

My I485 through martiage was denied on Sept 17. I was putting my VAWA application in order and it is ready for filing. On Thursday I have a hearing regarding restraining order. Now - file VAWA or no? What are my options?

Temporary restraining order is in place for 15 days. Now after receiving this letter today I feel like a zombie

If you were abused you can file Vawa now and refile the AOS as well, it's not a big deal. Fill out asap and once you receive the I-360 and I-485 receipts  then send a copy of the receipts to the local office that denied your AOS and ask them not to issue the NTA until final adjudication of your case.

Edited September 22, 2019 by sandranj

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 9/21/2019 at 2:29 PM, bmw535i said:

My application was received 3 weeks ago but personal check has not been cashed yet, no receipt received either.

Does that mean USCIS will reject the package and send it back?

It takes longer time for USCIS to send anything back

It might take 3/6 weeks to cash the check and get the receipt,  then don't panic.

[natalysmile 75]

Hello Dear friends.

I received an e-mail message from USCIS.
I didn’t understand anything at all, maybe this does not apply to VAWA application
I read but can not understand anything (((
Perhaps someone will help translate this document ... And what does it even refer to ??? 2 pages of printed text ...
I'm not sure if I can write all this here on the forum in this thread ...
Thank you.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

4 hours ago, natalysmile said:

Hello Dear friends.

I received an e-mail message from USCIS.
I didn’t understand anything at all, maybe this does not apply to VAWA application
I read but can not understand anything (((
Perhaps someone will help translate this document ... And what does it even refer to ??? 2 pages of printed text ...
I'm not sure if I can write all this here on the forum in this thread ...
Thank you.

Hey dear...we can't explain what we do not see 👀 I'm praying that somehow it's an NOA...prima facie...anything that relates to your petition! If only you could copy and paste here after blocking out your personal details...see if anyone can help you!

[natalysmile 75]

11 минут назад Стиллвиннинг !!! 😊 сказал:

Эй, дорогой ... мы не можем объяснить то, чего не видим 👀 Я молюсь, чтобы это как-то было NOA ... prima facie ... все, что связано с твоей петицией! Если бы только вы могли скопировать и вставить сюда после блокировки ваших личных данных ... посмотрите, может ли кто-нибудь помочь вам!

Нет, это не НОА

 

 

[natalysmile 75]

ups

Edited September 23, 2019 by natalysmile

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

4 minutes ago, natalysmile said:

Нет, это не НОА

 

 

👀Wait..what??😳

[flyup123 82]

2 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

👀Wait..what??😳

🤣🤣🤣 nice translation system there Natalie 👍😂

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

Just now, flyup123 said:

🤣🤣🤣 nice translation system there Natalie 👍😂

😂😂😂 u so silly! LOL on a Monday morning!

[natalysmile 75]

Dear Natalia   : We received your request for information on August 1, 2019. Your request is being handled under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552). It has been assigned the following control number: NRC2/llll6. Please cite this number in all future correspondence about your request. We respond to requests on a first-in, first-out basis and on a multi-track system. Your request has been placed in the complex track (Track 2). You may wish to narrow your request to a specific document in order to be eligible for the faster track. To do so, please send a written request, identifying the specific document sought, to the address above. We will notify you if your request is placed in the simple track. Consistent with 6 C.F.R. § 5.5(a) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FOIA regulations, USCIS processes FOIA requests according to their order of receipt. Although USCIS’ goal is to respond within 20 business days of receipt of your request, FOIA does permit a 10-day extension of this time period in certain circumstances. Due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we may encounter some delay in processing your request. Additionally, due to the scope and nature of your request, USCIS will need to locate, compile, and review responsive records from multiple offices, both at headquarters and in the field. USCIS may also need to consult with another agency or other component of the Department of Homeland Security that have a substantial interest in the responsive information. Due to these unusual circumstances, USCIS will invoke a 10-day extension for your request pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B). Please contact our office if you would like to limit the scope of your request or to agree on a different timetable for the processing of your request. We will make every effort to comply with your request in a timely manner. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Regulations (6 C.F.R. § 5.3(c)), your request is deemed to constitute an agreement to pay any fees that may be chargeable up to $25.00. Fees may be charged for searching for records sought at the respective clerical, professional, and/or managerial rates of $4.00/$7.00/$10.25 per quarter hour, and for duplication of copies at the rate of $.10 per copy. The first 100 copies and two hours of search time are not charged, and the remaining combined charges for search and duplication must exceed $14.00 before we will charge you any fees. Most requests do not require any fees; however, if fees in excess of $25.00 are required, we will notify you beforehand. USCIS no longer collects Social Security Numbers in connection with FOIA or PA requests. When forwarding to us any documents related to your request, please ensure any Social Security Numbers on the documents are blanked out or removed. The National Records Center (NRC) has the responsibility to ensure that personally identifiable information (PII) pertaining to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clients is protected. In our efforts to safeguard this information, we may request that additional information be provided to NRC2019585656 Page 2 facilitate and correctly identify records responsive to your request. Though submission of this information is voluntary, without this information, your request may be delayed while additional steps are taken to ensure the correct responsive records are located and processed. Further, if we are unable to positively identify the subject of the record we may be unable to provide records responsive to your FOIA request. You may check the status of your FOIA request online at www.uscis.gov/FOIA. Click the “Check Status of Request” button in the middle of the web page or “FOIA Request Status Check & Average Processing Times” on the left side under “Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA).” Then click “FOIA Check Status of Request” at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions given. If you have any questions concerning your pending FOIA/PA request, or to check the status of a pending application or petition, please call The National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283. Please be aware that the National Records Center no longer accepts FOIA/PA related questions directly by phone. All FOIA/PA related requests, including address changes, must be submitted in writing and be signed by the requester. Please include the Control Number listed above on all correspondence with this office. Requests may be mailed to the FOIA/PA Officer at the PO Box listed at the top of the letterhead, emailed to USCIS.FOIA@uscis.dhs.gov, or sent by fax to (802) 860-6908. You may also submit FOIA/PA related questions to our email address at FOIAPAQuestions@uscis.dhs.gov

 

Dear Natalia: We received your request for information on August 1, 2019. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, specifies certain requirements for an access request. One of these requirements is that the request must be made in accordance with the agency's published FOIA regulations. In the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation, Title 6 C.F.R. § 5.3 , Requirements for Making A Request; the procedures for requesting access to DHS records are outlined. See McDonnell v. U.S., 4 F.3d 1227, 1236 (3d Cir. 1993). Because the records you seek are those of a personal nature, DHS' regulations require you to provide verification of identity and, if applicable, certification of agreement to release information to you from the records subject before a disclosure of information can be made. In accordance with 6 CFR § 5.21, verification of identity consists of a written statement from the records subject stating his/her full name, current address, and date and place of birth. Additionally, the subject of record must sign the written statement and the signature must either be notarized or signed under penalty of perjury. Although you are not required to use Form G-639 when submitting a FOIA request, a notarized signature in Part 4, 8.a. or a signature in Part 4, 8.b. under penalty of perjury would fulfill the signature requirement. Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, (revised March 4, 2015), may be used to establish certification of agreement from the subject of record. Please note, however, that as of May 15, 2015, USCIS no longer accepts prior versions of the G-28 form . The requested information may also be provided on a separate sheet of paper as long as the subject of record signs the information provided and the signature is notarized or signed under penalty of perjury. The same requirements listed above for verification of identity and certification of agreement apply when making a digital request on behalf of someone else. Documents uploaded to fulfill the selection box in Section 3 of the digital request must include both an agreement to release the records and verification of identity. If you do not upload a document in Section 3 to fulfill this requirement, the subject of record must digitally review and approve the request. The subject can fulfill this requirement by digitally signing under penalty of perjury or uploading a notarized statement for verification of their identity. NRC2///// Page 2 Your case has been closed with no further action taken. If you wish to pursue this request, please provide the information described by the regulation cited above. The requirements of filing a FOIA or PA request are also available for your convenience on our website at www.uscis.gov

 

I apologize for such a voluminous text but the screen could not be made...

 

Edited September 23, 2019 by natalysmile

[Shroy123 749]

2 hours ago, natalysmile said:

Dear Natalia   : We received your request for information on August 1, 2019. Your request is being handled under the provisions of the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C. § 552). It has been assigned the following control number: NRC2/llll6. Please cite this number in all future correspondence about your request. We respond to requests on a first-in, first-out basis and on a multi-track system. Your request has been placed in the complex track (Track 2). You may wish to narrow your request to a specific document in order to be eligible for the faster track. To do so, please send a written request, identifying the specific document sought, to the address above. We will notify you if your request is placed in the simple track. Consistent with 6 C.F.R. § 5.5(a) of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) FOIA regulations, USCIS processes FOIA requests according to their order of receipt. Although USCIS’ goal is to respond within 20 business days of receipt of your request, FOIA does permit a 10-day extension of this time period in certain circumstances. Due to the increasing number of FOIA requests received by this office, we may encounter some delay in processing your request. Additionally, due to the scope and nature of your request, USCIS will need to locate, compile, and review responsive records from multiple offices, both at headquarters and in the field. USCIS may also need to consult with another agency or other component of the Department of Homeland Security that have a substantial interest in the responsive information. Due to these unusual circumstances, USCIS will invoke a 10-day extension for your request pursuant to 5 U.S.C. § 552(a)(6)(B). Please contact our office if you would like to limit the scope of your request or to agree on a different timetable for the processing of your request. We will make every effort to comply with your request in a timely manner. In accordance with Department of Homeland Security Regulations (6 C.F.R. § 5.3(c)), your request is deemed to constitute an agreement to pay any fees that may be chargeable up to $25.00. Fees may be charged for searching for records sought at the respective clerical, professional, and/or managerial rates of $4.00/$7.00/$10.25 per quarter hour, and for duplication of copies at the rate of $.10 per copy. The first 100 copies and two hours of search time are not charged, and the remaining combined charges for search and duplication must exceed $14.00 before we will charge you any fees. Most requests do not require any fees; however, if fees in excess of $25.00 are required, we will notify you beforehand. USCIS no longer collects Social Security Numbers in connection with FOIA or PA requests. When forwarding to us any documents related to your request, please ensure any Social Security Numbers on the documents are blanked out or removed. The National Records Center (NRC) has the responsibility to ensure that personally identifiable information (PII) pertaining to U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) clients is protected. In our efforts to safeguard this information, we may request that additional information be provided to NRC2019585656 Page 2 facilitate and correctly identify records responsive to your request. Though submission of this information is voluntary, without this information, your request may be delayed while additional steps are taken to ensure the correct responsive records are located and processed. Further, if we are unable to positively identify the subject of the record we may be unable to provide records responsive to your FOIA request. You may check the status of your FOIA request online at www.uscis.gov/FOIA. Click the “Check Status of Request” button in the middle of the web page or “FOIA Request Status Check & Average Processing Times” on the left side under “Freedom of Information and Privacy Act (FOIA).” Then click “FOIA Check Status of Request” at the bottom of the page and follow the instructions given. If you have any questions concerning your pending FOIA/PA request, or to check the status of a pending application or petition, please call The National Customer Service Center at (800) 375-5283. Please be aware that the National Records Center no longer accepts FOIA/PA related questions directly by phone. All FOIA/PA related requests, including address changes, must be submitted in writing and be signed by the requester. Please include the Control Number listed above on all correspondence with this office. Requests may be mailed to the FOIA/PA Officer at the PO Box listed at the top of the letterhead, emailed to USCIS.FOIA@uscis.dhs.gov, or sent by fax to (802) 860-6908. You may also submit FOIA/PA related questions to our email address at FOIAPAQuestions@uscis.dhs.gov

 

Dear Natalia: We received your request for information on August 1, 2019. The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. § 552, specifies certain requirements for an access request. One of these requirements is that the request must be made in accordance with the agency's published FOIA regulations. In the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) regulation, Title 6 C.F.R. § 5.3 , Requirements for Making A Request; the procedures for requesting access to DHS records are outlined. See McDonnell v. U.S., 4 F.3d 1227, 1236 (3d Cir. 1993). Because the records you seek are those of a personal nature, DHS' regulations require you to provide verification of identity and, if applicable, certification of agreement to release information to you from the records subject before a disclosure of information can be made. In accordance with 6 CFR § 5.21, verification of identity consists of a written statement from the records subject stating his/her full name, current address, and date and place of birth. Additionally, the subject of record must sign the written statement and the signature must either be notarized or signed under penalty of perjury. Although you are not required to use Form G-639 when submitting a FOIA request, a notarized signature in Part 4, 8.a. or a signature in Part 4, 8.b. under penalty of perjury would fulfill the signature requirement. Form G-28, Notice of Entry of Appearance as Attorney or Accredited Representative, (revised March 4, 2015), may be used to establish certification of agreement from the subject of record. Please note, however, that as of May 15, 2015, USCIS no longer accepts prior versions of the G-28 form . The requested information may also be provided on a separate sheet of paper as long as the subject of record signs the information provided and the signature is notarized or signed under penalty of perjury. The same requirements listed above for verification of identity and certification of agreement apply when making a digital request on behalf of someone else. Documents uploaded to fulfill the selection box in Section 3 of the digital request must include both an agreement to release the records and verification of identity. If you do not upload a document in Section 3 to fulfill this requirement, the subject of record must digitally review and approve the request. The subject can fulfill this requirement by digitally signing under penalty of perjury or uploading a notarized statement for verification of their identity. NRC2///// Page 2 Your case has been closed with no further action taken. If you wish to pursue this request, please provide the information described by the regulation cited above. The requirements of filing a FOIA or PA request are also available for your convenience on our website at www.uscis.gov

 

I apologize for such a voluminous text but the screen could not be made...

 

I don't understand it.. @sandranj can you help her? 

[Shroy123 749]

2 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

👀Wait..what??😳

she translated your reply in Russian. Damn, this language is so difficult to understand . but I like the characters 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

10 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

she translated your reply in Russian. Damn, this language is so difficult to understand . but I like the characters 

LOL! I was startled at first..anyways I sincerely hope she's on the right path! An attorney would have been a great guidance for her..really don't know what this correspondence is about!😏

[natalysmile 75]

1 minute ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

LOL! I was startled at first..anyways I sincerely hope she's on the right path! An attorney would have been a great guidance for her..really don't know what this correspondence is about!😏

I also think that this correspondence is not related to VAWA.