VAWA, Part 15

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1 minute ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

You're right..it's not complicated..except you have spare change to give out! You can fix it yourself!😊

Lol, no one ever has spare change. Stop playing!

[Villanelle 4,122]

5 hours ago, Goyo said:

I have read you can apply for citizenship in 3 years if you are still married to the abuser and 5 if you are not. You can also fill your application 3 months prior to the 3 or 5 years. You can always verify this information with @sandranj

This is incorrect.  marital status is irrelevant, its about the abusers status. 

 

If you are abused spouse or child of USC then you can apply at 3yr.

If you are abused by LPR spouse then you apply at 5yr.(unless you show the LPR naturalized)

Edited August 18, 2019 by Villanelle

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2 minutes ago, Villanelle said:

This is incorrect.  marital status is irrelevant, its about the abusers status. 

 

If you are abused spouse or child of USC then you can apply at 3yr.

If you are abused by LPR spouse then you apply at 5yr.(unless you show the LPR naturalized)

Correct!!

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

8 minutes ago, bold said:

Lol, no one ever has spare change. Stop playing!

Lol!😂😂😂 there you go..your cue to fix it yourself hun! Congrats on your new status!💫🌟✨🙌👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

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1 minute ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Lol!😂😂😂 there you go..your cue to fix it yourself hun! Congrats on your new status!💫🌟✨🙌👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Cheers. I'll get at it at the office first thing tomorrow

[Shroy123 749]

22 minutes ago, bold said:

Another question: Is it okay to travel to my home country? I mean, I have my Green Card but u never can tell under this current administration. Any one pls?

I dont see any reason why you should not

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

READ ME! 👇👇👇

 

If you filed a VAWA self-petition on Form I-360, or a VAWA-based abuse waiver with Form I-751, or received VAWA-based cancellation of removal, you may take advantage of this three-year rule if you were the abused spouse or child of a U.S. citizen and meet the additional criteria described below.

If, however, you are married to a lawful permanent resident (LPR), not a citizen, then you must wait the normal five years as a green card holder before applying for naturalization, unless your abusive spouse or parent naturalizes.

Naturalization Eligibility for VAWA-Applicant Spouses of U.S. Citizens

If you are a battered spouse of a U.S. citizen who was granted approval of an I-360 or I-751 or cancellation of removal on that basis, and you have been an LPR for at least three years, you can apply for U.S. citizenship now, without having to show that you are still residing with the citizen spouse.

In addition, it does not matter if you are still married to the citizen or divorced. You can also apply after three years as an LPR if your abusive spouse has died.

This is an important benefit, because while the non-VAWA spouses of U.S. citizens can also apply for naturalization after three years with a green card, they must prove that their spouse is still alive and they are still married to and living with the U.S. citizen.

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2 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

I dont see any reason why you should not

u van never be too careful with these folks

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

6 minutes ago, bold said:

Cheers. I'll get at it at the office first thing tomorrow

😊👍 Cool!

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Hello Everyone  , 

Anybody filed in 2018 and got a decision  ?

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

6 minutes ago, Touna said:

Hello Everyone  , 

Anybody filed in 2018 and got a decision  ?

There have been Jan and Feb 2018 approvals reported here!👍

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

18 hours ago, FridayGirl@69 said:

It is really frustrating after going to interview not to have a straight answer after waiting so long for this moment.... sorry, just venting out sadly.

I have been in prayer for us all. Today at the alter I prayed that it is done by supervisors hand - approval. 

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53 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

There have been Jan and Feb 2018 approvals reported here!👍

I applied in Aug 2018 , hopefully I get a favorable decision soon 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

12 minutes ago, Touna said:

I applied in Aug 2018 , hopefully I get a favorable decision soon 

That's the goal! 👍 you'll get there..a little more patience!🙏

[FridayGirl@69 318]

Now all my cases got blank on my website line account?! So strange ... it is an excruciating painful journey 😖😔