VAWA, Part 16

[ibrahimfiz 4]

Thank you stillwinning and I will do as you said.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

13 minutes ago, ibrahimfiz said:

I think my lawyer is not well organized I'm not even sure he submitted all the materials because I asked him a copy of the police and shelter letter but he couldn't find it. I think he doesn't know what he is doing and I was very naive to hire him. But I will submit the shelter letter again and try to get the evaluation done. It is my biggest challenge now.

Oh my God! All VAWA petitioners need to be in this forum! I really learned so much here! Alright then..what's done is done! Simply do what you have to now to mitigate the situation!💁

[DmytriiD 186]

5 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Oh my God! All VAWA petitioners need to be in this forum! I really learned so much here! Alright then..what's done is done! Simply do what you have to now to mitigate the situation!💁

yes! Exactly! This forum is MUCH MORE helpful and knowledgeable then most of the lawyers who are using us when we are under time pressure and in distress from abuse.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

Just now, DmytriiD said:

yes! Exactly! This forum is MUCH MORE helpful and knowledgeable then most of the lawyers who are using us when we are under time pressure and in distress from abuse.

Nailed it!!! When I came across this community, I immediately regretted hiring an attorney who I have to lead instead of the other way round! This is not to say all cases don't need attorneys..no! There are clearly some cases that require the touch of a competent attorney no doubt! Key word 'competent'👍

[RoDaMo 58]

Hi everyone!!! What do you think about this...🤔

I contacted my congresswoman to inquire about my case... after 2 weeks I got an update 

to explain simple... my point is... 1-change of address update (not my abuser address) 

2- my request of an AP outside processing time and 3- if they already transferred my I-360 approved to my local office 

 

so today I got an online update...

my AP got transferred... great!

I haven’t heard anything about my change of address (so the congresswoman will inquire again) Done... but look at this

USCIS update my case under my EAD saying that this case (work authorization) was transferred to another office... really??? I already have that work permit from May and it is a C-31 when I got my Vawa approved!!!!

Do you think... that could means that they transfer my whole case to my local office???

 

[FeDaniela 673]

27 minutes ago, ibrahimfiz said:

I think my lawyer is not well organized I'm not even sure he submitted all the materials because I asked him a copy of the police and shelter letter but he couldn't find it. I think he doesn't know what he is doing and I was very naive to hire him. But I will submit the shelter letter again and try to get the evaluation done. It is my biggest challenge now.

You mentioned that you received a RFE requesting prove of abuse such as Psychological evaluation, police report or your own statement. Meaning your lawyer may have not sent this documents, and you are lucky because VAWA officer does need to sent RFE anymore they can just make a decision and denied case base on a skeleton application.. Tried to gather as much as you can. 

[ibrahimfiz 4]

I think he sent some but not all. Well all I have to do is go find a solution.

Is there any recommendion for a psychologist?

[Shroy123 751]

20 minutes ago, ibrahimfiz said:

I think he sent some but not all. Well all I have to do is go find a solution.

Is there any recommendion for a psychologist?

it depends. google some and you can find some good psychiatrist in your city

1 hour ago, ibrahimfiz said:

I think my lawyer is not well organized I'm not even sure he submitted all the materials because I asked him a copy of the police and shelter letter but he couldn't find it. I think he doesn't know what he is doing and I was very naive to hire him. But I will submit the shelter letter again and try to get the evaluation done. It is my biggest challenge now.

you were a victim of battery or emotional abuse?

[Deserteagle 158]

1 hour ago, ibrahimfiz said:

I think my lawyer is not well organized I'm not even sure he submitted all the materials because I asked him a copy of the police and shelter letter but he couldn't find it. I think he doesn't know what he is doing and I was very naive to hire him. But I will submit the shelter letter again and try to get the evaluation done. It is my biggest challenge now.

Listen to the advice of people here. It’s a shame you said you submitted your application March 2018 that’s going to almost 2 years . I believe if you give USCIS what they want you’ll be approved. GO AND GET A DETAILED PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION. Make sure, your psychologist is experienced with dealing with DV victims and vawa applicants . See, if you can get your police reports again from the Police Department and the shelter records too..your lawyer need to get his s**t together . 

[Ylx 81]

On 11/7/2019 at 9:57 AM, FeDaniela said:

USICS is unpredictable, my Prima facie was not sent automatically my lawyer requested, and they sent it within a week or two of requesting it... My second and current one expires on December 2019. if they don't sent it by February I will requested again. 

Thank you! Today my lawyer called me and said the prima facie came today! Valid until april 2020

[Ylx 81]

On 11/7/2019 at 8:24 AM, John_ said:

 

I was issued  three  Prima Facie until I get VAWA approved. USCIS automatically send the extension letter. I received my extension 30 days after the first one expired. Sometimes it can take 60 days for them to send it in the mail.

Hi! Thanks a lot.. My lawyer called me and just arrived

[FavouredOne 51]

1 hour ago, Deserteagle said:

Listen to the advice of people here. It’s a shame you said you submitted your application March 2018 that’s going to almost 2 years . I believe if you give USCIS what they want you’ll be approved. GO AND GET A DETAILED PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION. Make sure, your psychologist is experienced with dealing with DV victims and vawa applicants . See, if you can get your police reports again from the Police Department and the shelter records too..your lawyer need to get his s**t together . 

Hello all,
My 1year Prima Facie expires early March 2020. When is the appropriate time to apply for renewal? I don't want to take chances with automatic renewal because my college financial aid for Spring 2020 is on hold.
Can I renew by myself or my attorney has to do it?
And what should be submit for renewal?
Thanks all for advise.

[Shroy123 751]

3 hours ago, FavouredOne said:

Hello all,
My 1year Prima Facie expires early March 2020. When is the appropriate time to apply for renewal? I don't want to take chances with automatic renewal because my college financial aid for Spring 2020 is on hold.
Can I renew by myself or my attorney has to do it?
And what should be submit for renewal?
Thanks all for advise.

They usually sent prima facie by themselves. But you can send a written request a month before

[TBoneTX 45,778]

10 hours ago, sandranj said:

I just saw now your second post .FIRE YOUR ATTORNEY, and let her know through registered letter why you decided to fire her, write one by one of her mistakes, and I would ask some money back.

 

Yes, correct her mistakes and  submit to USCIS a copy of your letter firing your attorney and a copy of the post office receipt as well. Two people from VJ got their money back after they had their VAWA cases denied because of mistakes made by the attorneys.I wrote a nasty letter to them, I didn't sign they signed, and one of the attorney  emailed him saying  "clearly the letter was written by an attorney'', but he gave the $6.000 back to the guy. Of course your case is not a case to get the whole money back but yes she should return some money considering that you need to hire a new attorney.Make your case man.

Lesson to all incompetent attorneys:  Do not irk, enrage, or offend the sensibilities of the highly ethical Sandra!  

Life lesson, at least sometimes:  99% of all attorneys give the remainder a bad name.  

[xoxox 72]

21 hours ago, FeDaniela said:

There is no "public charge" bar to receiving naturalization in the United States. Public Charge rules applies in those Cases Where You Do Have to Show “Admissibility” and in those cases Sponsorship is required, AOS, Family Petitions Etc...  You do not have to show that you are “admissible” to become a naturalized U.S. citizen. You need to show US Citizen Naturalization requirements. 

USCIS makes it clear: https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/public-charge  

*Don't worry and get your health insurance through the Marketplace at that cost you can afford  according with your income. 

 

Thank you @FeDaniela .

One more thing please , I know might this question sounds stupid 🤭.

Would I still qualify for Naturalization without having health insurance ?

Thanks .

 

Edited November 9, 2019 by xoxox