VAWA, Part 15

[Shroy123 749]

4 hours ago, nap_o said:

I received 1 RFE in almost 2 years. I filed Aug 22 2017 and Jan 29 2019 they requested good moral character RFE, because I only submitted clearance criminal letter from the city I lived in for less than 6 months. This RFE could not be delivered to my mailbox (Still don't know why) and after many attempts to get them to send a new one they finally did on May 4 2019... 🤯 RFE was already expired and it took me a long time (1.5 months) to gather all clearance letters from all the places I've lived prior filing VAWA (I've lived in many different countries) 

on top of that I was arrested for battery (misdimeanor) in Miami when I defended myself and admitted to the cops I scratched my ex (case was dismissed). My neighbors called the police because they knew he was beating me. 

Still after all the facts my VAWA WAS APPROVED! BY THE MERCY OF GOD, he knows how much I've suffered.

I am sure they can send multiple RFE's and you getting approved, at least it means they're working on your case, right? 

So keep your hopes up and stay strong, if you're a believer pray on his name and be patient!  Don't worry, everything will fall into place. 

Your case is an inspiration to many of us

[Shroy123 749]

15 hours ago, Braveheart123 said:

House I am confused on this issue if the marriage is not good and you are no more living with your abuser you still have to wait for 3 years not to get divorce so that you can get your citizen ship this is quite confusing going on please can some one explain clearly.

you need to focus what you are doing now. If you have applied for a Vawa, focus on it and pray for it now. citizenship is important but it should be your last priority 

15 hours ago, Braveheart123 said:

I have a question suppose you got married to the the abuser in 2017 in 2019 your VAWA got approved you got the green card and then get divorced.

 

so my question is when you will be eligible to apply for citizenship even though you got divorced in 2019.

yes you can. you have GC based on your Vawa so it should be 3 years

[Shroy123 749]

4 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Got an update that my i485 was transferred to another office..(Vermont) then after my VAWA was approved..my i485 was transferred to my local office..I got the update! I usually get all notifications regarding the progress of my cases! 

congrats :-) 

[西苑二楼 125]

It feels like they usually start full-time working on your case around the 18th month after you file it...

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

6 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

congrats 🙂

😊 thanks..but this is old news for me..the latest so far is receiving my courtesy letter! Now waiting for interview date!😀👍

[Shroy123 749]

20 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

😊 thanks..but this is old news for me..the latest so far is receiving my courtesy letter! Now waiting for interview date!😀👍

you will get it soon :-) 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 minute ago, Shroy123 said:

you will get it soon 🙂

Amen sweety!🙏😘😊

[nap_o 169]

36 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

Your case is an inspiration to many of us

I was very negative the 2 years I waited  but God is great and only he knows the pain and stress we've all been through. It's very personal information but I only share it with hope other filers feel courage 🙏

[Optimistic1986 146]

37 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

😊 thanks..but this is old news for me..the latest so far is receiving my courtesy letter! Now waiting for interview date!😀👍

Congratulations @Stillwinning!!!😊  Finally, you’re getting closer and closer hun!

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

7 minutes ago, Optimistic1986 said:

Congratulations @Stillwinning!!!😊  Finally, you’re getting closer and closer hun!

Thanks darling!😘😀 would be nice to get it over with! I pray your good news comes too! Godbless!🙏

[Ziongirl 269]

5 hours ago, bold said:

Hi all, 

Filing for the kids, what other documents do I require to include with the I-130 and G-1145? What about evidence too?

All responses appreciated.

Hi if your kids were on the vawa approval notice as derivative,  you need form i824 after you get your greencard,  if they were not then you need the I 130. The only advantage of I 824 to i130 is the the i824 is faster.

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

5 hours ago, bold said:

Hi all, 

Filing for the kids, what other documents do I require to include with the I-130 and G-1145? What about evidence too?

All responses appreciated.

You should file follow to join I-824. 

 

Are my spouse and children eligible for green cards if I did not include them on my green card application? What are follow-to-join benefits?

If you were married or had children at the time your green card application was approved and your spouse or children did not apply for their green cards at that time, they may still be eligible for follow-to-join benefits to allow them to immigrate to the United States.

 

The advantage of this procedure is that there is no need to submit a separate Form I-130 and your spouse and children do not have to wait until their visa number becomes current to apply for green cards. Please see more information about when your visa number becomes current here.

 

Eligibility for Follow-to-join benefits

There are two requirements that need to be satisfied for your spouse or children to be eligible for follow-to-join benefits.

1. You must have been married/you must have had children at the time your green card application was approved and the relationship must still exist. After your child turns 21 or after your child marries, he or she is no longer able to follow to join you.

2. You must have received an immigrant visa or adjusted status in a preference category. Your spouse or children can only follow to join you if you obtained your green card based on one of the following categories: Family preference category, Employment based petition, Religious worker or VAWA petition, or Diversity visa petition.

 

Applying for Follow-to-join benefits

 If you are in the U.S. and you are planning to apply for a green card and your spouse or children are outside the U.S. and are planning to apply for their green cards as well you can file Form I-824 (the form must be completed and signed by you) together with your adjustment of status application. In the Dependents section of Form I-824, you would specify the dependents (your spouse or children) who want to use follow-to-join benefits. The advantage of this procedure is that  that you do not have to file any additional documents except those already required to adjust your status.

 On the other hand, if you already adjusted your status, and your green card application was approved, you will need to submit the following document: Form I-824 (completed and signed by you), copy of your green card application, copy of your I-797 (Notice of Action) for the original petition, and copy of Form I-551 (green card). On I-824, you will need to specify which U.S. Consulate you want to notify and that will be the Consulate at which your spouse or children will have their interview.

The current processing time for I-824 petition is between 6.5-11.5 months. Once USCIS approves your petition, it will send you a Notice of Approval (Form I-797). USCIS will then sent the application to the National Visa Center (“NVC”). NVC will then send you a letter notifying you that it received the petition and it will explain the next steps. It may take up to 6 weeks to receive this letter from the NVC. Your wife or children will then have to submit visa application forms (DS-260) and supporting documents. Thereafter, they will be able to schedule an interview at the requested U.S. Consulate.

Edited August 19, 2019 by Pinkrlion

[flyup123 82]

4 hours ago, Ilo said:

Anyone having issues with case status page? Keeps coming up blank, trying to check by faith if they have sent my green card.......lol 😀

Yes- me, and i think many others. I am secretly hoping/dreaming that they are reviewing it at the moment and that's why i can't see anything :) But than i slap myself on the face and say -no, it's just a glitch :D Let's hope none of us goes crazy here waiting. I checked about 4 hours ago and all was fine, but now it's blank.

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

6 hours ago, nap_o said:

I received 1 RFE in almost 2 years. I filed Aug 22 2017 and Jan 29 2019 they requested good moral character RFE, because I only submitted clearance criminal letter from the city I lived in for less than 6 months. This RFE could not be delivered to my mailbox (Still don't know why) and after many attempts to get them to send a new one they finally did on May 4 2019... 🤯 RFE was already expired and it took me a long time (1.5 months) to gather all clearance letters from all the places I've lived prior filing VAWA (I've lived in many different countries) 

on top of that I was arrested for battery (misdimeanor) in Miami when I defended myself and admitted to the cops I scratched my ex (case was dismissed). My neighbors called the police because they knew he was beating me. 

Still after all the facts my VAWA WAS APPROVED! BY THE MERCY OF GOD, he knows how much I've suffered.

I am sure they can send multiple RFE's and you getting approved, at least it means they're working on your case, right? 

So keep your hopes up and stay strong, if you're a believer pray on his name and be patient!  Don't worry, everything will fall into place. 

Congrats!!!!!   

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

7 minutes ago, flyup123 said:

Yes- me, and i think many others. I am secretly hoping/dreaming that they are reviewing it at the moment and that's why i can't see anything But than i slap myself on the face and say -no, it's just a glitch Let's hope none of us goes crazy here waiting. I checked about 4 hours ago and all was fine, but now it's blank.

Hahaha😂😂😂 you're hilarious! To dream is good👍...takes you away from harsh realities!😏 truthfully I hope no one goes crazy waiting..🙏😊