VAWA, Part 15

[Anj54 0]

On 8/20/2019 at 6:33 AM, sandranj said:

I know several cases that the vawa petitioners remarried after vawa denied and they were approved, but  they will scrutinize you 100%. To get married  after a short courtship and right after  the divorce may backfire you .

 

I had one case he remarried  30 months  after he was divorced,and he had a long courtship (1.7months).He had 75 guests in his engagement party and 250 guests in his wedding. He got a RFE asking him  to explain why he remarried so soon, the officer wrote this “so soon”. I answered the RFE saying that his courtship was long,specially considering that in his Indian culture they get married after 2/6 months of courtship and there is no timeframe to fall in love and he fell in love  several months after he was separated , then you have an idea how USCIS thinks about divorce and marriage ,and he got his GC based on Vawa.

Hi Sandra ,

I'm not able to send you PM.

[Shroy123 749]

38 minutes ago, AAh23 said:

Hi everyone, I’m awaiting appointment to speak with a lawyer to see if I can file a vawa self petition. I’m not sure if I’ve enough evidence as my abuse was mostly emotional and I didn’t report the physical one. I’m considering filing my petition on my own if the lawyer doesn’t take my case. Anyone filed I-360 with their spouse being a lpr I’ve been searching but most persons on here spouse are usc. 

Don't worry. i have not even submitted police report as i am a victim of extreme mental torture. just add your medical reports, psychiatric reports, any psychological sessions you attend, statements from your friends/relatives saw you in a terrible mental state or saw an abuse

 

Also, the procedure is same if spouse is USC or LPR. the only difference is after your greencard there will be 5 years period to apply for a citizenship :-) 

[Deserteagle 158]

6 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

add pictures of your spouse and yours, any utility bills, leasing document, affidavit from family or friends who attended your marriage, marriage certificate etc these all are examples of bona fide marriage. 

Thank you for this input. So much appreciated. 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

31 minutes ago, AAh23 said:

Hi everyone, I’m awaiting appointment to speak with a lawyer to see if I can file a vawa self petition. I’m not sure if I’ve enough evidence as my abuse was mostly emotional and I didn’t report the physical one. I’m considering filing my petition on my own if the lawyer doesn’t take my case. Anyone filed I-360 with their spouse being a lpr I’ve been searching but most persons on here spouse are usc. 

I can tell you right now that emotional abuse is just as traumatic as physical! You are eligible all day!!!😊👍

[AAh23 15]

4 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

I can tell you right now that emotional abuse is just as traumatic as physical! You are eligible all day!!!😊👍

Thank you is there anything I can do while I await my appointment with the lawyer which is a month away. I’m trying to read through old threads 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

10 minutes ago, AAh23 said:

Thank you is there anything I can do while I await my appointment with the lawyer which is a month away. I’m trying to read through old threads 

That would help considerably!👍 by the time you're done, you might be just as informed as the attorney or even more...😊 also start gathering all the evidences you can, to support your petition when you file! This is very important...as you read through the threads, you'll become familiar with what and what to gather and how the whole process goes including possible wait times!

[Anj54 0]

35 minutes ago, Anj54 said:

 

 

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1 hour ago, Deserteagle said:

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Lol, am new here but also a member of a group in my City. Can I use Image of letters on informed delivery showing me and my ex spouse received mails in same address for bonafide marriage . I have a lawyer who seem not to know what he’s doing so I might submit this application on my own . 

Yes, I did that! great idea! 

[Screecher 50]

11 hours ago, Makanaki said:

Everyone on this platform is ABSOLUTELY AWESOME ! I have learned so much. And when I can’t hold back the tears of this horrifying journey, I come here to find peace.

 

Hmmmm! God is an awesome God, coz I wasn’t expecting this! Just like the 6 years driving license they gave me even though it wasn’t yet time. Well I shall keep you posted when I do receive the letter

I echo your sentiments ... when I feel despair, I come to this forum to find peace as well ... every approval here restores my faith and gives me hope . Every time I see members helping each other out , restores my faith back in humanity. 

[Screecher 50]

2 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Yeah..the PM works..just like I respond to all your PMs! Most folks here used attorneys including myself so we didn't get to fill out the forms in any way...sometimes no answer is better than supplying someone with wrong answer! That's why I said you can't give what you don't have! Truth is often a bitter pill no one likes to swallow...everyone here is amazing...together we make this place intriguing and beautiful! No one is better than anyone else!!! It's a collective effort!!! Unfortunately there are some members that are passive..we never get to hear of them or from them...it's nothing wrong with that..it's just who they are..I can't blame them...folks like us who run around here day and night still take bashing directly or indirectly..but still we stand!!! But then such is life....

@Stillwinning!!!😊 you are a sweetheart... like I always said , you bring so much wealth of information and positivity and optimism in this forum ... I can pretty much vouch from everyone that we get inspired by you ... hugs 🤗 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

4 minutes ago, Screecher said:

@Stillwinning!!!😊 you are a sweetheart... like I always said , you bring so much wealth of information and positivity and optimism in this forum ... I can pretty much vouch from everyone that we get inspired by you ... hugs 🤗 

Thanks dear😘💕 I appreciate your kind words. Some days I wanna shut the door, but my heart won't let me..It's hard for me especially when people are reaching out...calling out for assistance...It's the reason I always respond promptly! No one is getting paid out here..whatever we do it's out of the kindness of our hearts! All the efforts, time, energy..etc! But God has a way of rewarding good deeds! I wish everyone well! 

[FridayGirl@69 318]

5 hours ago, bold said:

Thanks for confirming that. Because any time I get a mail/email from USCIS my heart skips several beats

Mine went crazy too! LOL

[FridayGirl@69 318]

3 hours ago, flyup123 said:

Is your info back up, what does it say now?

All back online with my Card Being Produce 😍💃🏻🇺🇸💫

[FridayGirl@69 318]

5 hours ago, HopeN said:

Hi everybody!

I filed my vawa + new i-485 on August 12, 2019. My interview with the abuser was schedule for today. I went with my attorney and I was scared to death thinking of meeting him there so I stayed in the parking lot. Fortunately he didn’t show up ( now I know he didn’t receive the appointment notice)and my attorney was able to talk with the supervisor and gave him the i-485 withdrawal letter ( I didn’t want to ask to hold my i-485 so  later on I can explain to the abuser that I’m applying for other category of visa- I know Vawa is confidencial but he would suspect) . The supervisor told to my attorney to make sure the address that they will send my withdrawal receipt is safe and he said he won’t take any further action and my case will start again now through my vawa.

I am sorry you have to go through this BUT you do NOT have to anything to your abuser! The lawyer must had told you the already.

Protect Yourslef!

[FridayGirl@69 318]

3 hours ago, Shroy123 said:

Don't worry. i have not even submitted police report as i am a victim of extreme mental torture. just add your medical reports, psychiatric reports, any psychological sessions you attend, statements from your friends/relatives saw you in a terrible mental state or saw an abuse

 

Also, the procedure is same if spouse is USC or LPR. the only difference is after your greencard there will be 5 years period to apply for a citizenship 🙂

@AAh23 same case with me, all was base on cruelty and mental, I submitted medical reports from general Dr, Psychiatrist, Therapist, pictures of emails, texts very self explanatory of the gaslighting, etc... plus all the documents required. Good Luck! 

After 27 months from filing I finally got my GC Approval.

Edited August 22, 2019 by FridayGirl@69