VAWA, Part 16

[Sandra G. 5,048]

26 minutes ago, nap_o said:

Hi, is it ok to just renew an advance parole? Instead of filing a new one to avoid them rejecting it if I don’t attach a fee?

i have a pending I-485 and my VAWA is approved. @sandranj 

 

your advice is appreciated! 

If you received in the past the advance parole then this time you must renew your AP and not to file a new one.

[nap_o 169]

1 minute ago, sandranj said:

If you received in the past the advance parole then this time you must renew your AP and not to file a new one.

Thank you Sandranj

I received an AP before (combo card) and is now expired from the marriage i485.

I just wasn’t sure if I need to file a new one or renew it as I have a different case (VAWA)

 

Thanks again and may God bless you.

 

[Sandra G. 5,048]

1 minute ago, nap_o said:

Thank you Sandranj

I received an AP before (combo card) and is now expired from the marriage i485.

I just wasn’t sure if I need to file a new one or renew it as I have a different case (VAWA)

 

Thanks again and may God bless you.

 

If you have pending the same AOS filed while living with your husband then you need just to renew the AP.

[nap_o 169]

1 minute ago, sandranj said:

If you have pending the same AOS filed while living with your husband then you need just to renew the AP.

Yes it is from my AOS filed with USC husband and they sent held it off for VAWA adjudication.

thank you 🌹

[Shroy123 749]

12 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

See this, for perspective:

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/562879-cbp-at-tsa-airport-checkpoints-why-theyre-there-how-best-to-handle/#entry7784682
 

Let me share my experience as I have faces TSA checkpoint

 

I was coming from CA to TX on bus so at El Paso, TX (bordering city to Mexico) they have a checkpoint. They stopped our bus and asked to every passenger if they are citizen? When they came to me, I just showed them my DL and they verified it and went to another passengers. I did not know about the checkpoints so I did not take any receipts, prima facie with me. It happened 3 months ago. Offcourse i got panicked but I handled it 😉 So no worries if you have a pending status, you are fine

Edited September 30, 2019 by Shroy123

[John_ 188]

9 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

Let me share my experience as I have faces TSA checkpoint

 

I was coming from CA to TX on bus so at El Paso, TX (bordering city to Mexico) they have a checkpoint. They stopped our bus and asked to every passenger if they are citizen? When they came to me, I just showed them my DL and they verified it and went to another passengers. I did not know about the checkpoints so I did not take any receipts, prima facie with me. It happened 3 months ago. Offcourse i got panicked but I handled it 😉 So no worries if you have a pending status, you are fine

I always fly all over the country even to work sometimes and never had any issues either. I only show my Driver's License. I bring my passport with me but never had to show. 

 

"Beginning October 1, 2020, every air traveler 18 years of age and older will need a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or another acceptable form of ID to fly within the United States."

 

 

[nap_o 169]

26 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

Let me share my experience as I have faces TSA checkpoint

 

I was coming from CA to TX on bus so at El Paso, TX (bordering city to Mexico) they have a checkpoint. They stopped our bus and asked to every passenger if they are citizen? When they came to me, I just showed them my DL and they verified it and went to another passengers. I did not know about the checkpoints so I did not take any receipts, prima facie with me. It happened 3 months ago. Offcourse i got panicked but I handled it 😉 So no worries if you have a pending status, you are fine

I drove from Houston, TX to McAllen TX with a friend. On the way back I had no idea they had check points and I literally had to documents other than an expired ID card. The only thing I had was a pic of my EAC on my phone, officer was nice to check this with his supervisor and I had no problem. I panicked too. 

I was only 22 years old, it’s always good idea to check if there are any check point wherever we travel.

[TBoneTX 45,329]

2 hours ago, Shroy123 said:

When they came to me, I just showed them my DL and they verified it

Very happy to hear that you made it through so easily.  Remember that, in these times, the CBP/ICE agents are under a lot of stress and might be looking to "nail" somebody.  Therefore, it makes sense to carry some papers with you.

1 hour ago, nap_o said:

I drove from Houston, TX to McAllen TX with a friend. On the way back I had no idea they had check points and I literally had to documents other than an expired ID card. The only thing I had was a pic of my EAC on my phone, officer was nice to check this with his supervisor and I had no problem.

You were very smart (and fortunate) to have that photo on your phone!  As stated in the referenced thread, the agents can hold you for as long as it takes to determine your status.

There are indeed many checkpoints in south Texas -- yours sounds like Falfurrias or Raymondville.  As a hint to all, avoid the checkpoint south of Alpine, Texas, like the plague!  I speak from experience as a born USC.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

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[Shroy123 749]

1 hour ago, TBoneTX said:

Very happy to hear that you made it through so easily.  Remember that, in these times, the CBP/ICE agents are under a lot of stress and might be looking to "nail" somebody.  Therefore, it makes sense to carry some papers with you.

You were very smart (and fortunate) to have that photo on your phone!  As stated in the referenced thread, the agents can hold you for as long as it takes to determine your status.

There are indeed many checkpoints in south Texas -- yours sounds like Falfurrias or Raymondville.  As a hint to all, avoid the checkpoint south of Alpine, Texas, like the plague!  I speak from experience as a born USC.

I didn't know about the checkpoint. I was so nervous and worried honestly.. yea it is a lesson i will carry all the documents with me next time 

[Lola_lalo 211]

Hello to you all,  I just want to share my timeline. I believe it will help some of you

- Filled on November, 2017     from this date to April 2019 have't heard anything from uscis except Me requesting for extension of  prema facia

- 4 prema facias till date 

 - April 2019 RFE for good moral character. (police clearance from back home) It took me almost 2 months to send my RFE

- May 2019 biometrics 

- I-360 August status change for card production 

- I-765 denial because I was provided the EAD under I-360 (C-31)

- September, 2019 I-360 Approval letter

 

I am sharing this  because everyone's case and processing is different. for those of you who are trying to file, my journey begins like this:

when I apply I submitted I-360 I-765 and I-485 but i should have added I-131 for travel document. Now I am not qualified for the fee waiver which is around $400

 

For I-360 I provided :

- my passport Copy , copy of birth certificate, Copy of passport of former husband  and Social Security Number, copy of birth certificates of the children born of my marriage , passport copy of children & copy of Social Security card. 

- Copy of a marriage certificate authenticated(mine is divorce decree), Copies of pictures taken during our wedding ceremony, 

- Copies of intimate pictures of me and former husband, other trips, during family gatherings, children birthdays, and others showing close relationship with our children, a family portrait, pictures taken with family members

- Psychological Evaluation  

- Picture’s of bruises 

- Affidavits from church, mom, sister and friend

- police clearance from where I reside now and past 3 years ( back home) 

RFE-  Good moral character and personal affidavit. I provided police clearance from back home, I wrote about myself stating my good moral character with law, relatives and community. affidavit from my cousin about my good moral character and provided pictures of my volunteering activities on this 3 years. and copy of E-mail invitations from charities/NGO. . . where I am participating. 

 

I didn't have anything jointly No bank account, lease agreement, shared residency. . . name it I don't have it;)  he didn't file I-130  for me

we had a big wedding ceremony, lived for 7 years and blessed with two kids.

 

My advice for you: provide each and every document's you could. And please wait patiently. Pray and praise every day.

My Ex took my kids away from me since 2016 to another continent, I didn't have a work Permit for the last 3 years. But by the Grace of God I'm here. whatever God does for me he will definitely do it for you. Be still and know that He is God.

May God be with you in every stage of you journey.

with Love and a big smile on my face

 

 

 

 

 

Edited September 30, 2019 by Lola_lalo

[FeDaniela 673]

28 minutes ago, Lola_lalo said:

Hello to you all,  I just want to share my timeline. I believe it will help some of you

- Filled on November, 2017     from this date to April 2019 have't heard anything from uscis except Me requesting for extension of  prema facia

- 4 prema facias till date 

 - April 2019 RFE for good moral character. (police clearance from back home) It took me almost 2 months to send my RFE

- May 2019 biometrics 

- I-360 August status change for card production 

- I-765 denial because I was provided the EAD under I-360 (C-31)

- September, 2019 I-360 Approval letter

 

I am sharing this  because everyone's case and processing is different. for those of you who are trying to file, my journey begins like this:

when I apply I submitted I-360 I-765 and I-485 but i should have added I-131 for travel document. Now I am not qualified for the fee waiver which is around $400

 

For I-360 I provided :

- my passport Copy , copy of birth certificate, Copy of passport of former husband  and Social Security Number, copy of birth certificates of the children born of my marriage , passport copy of children & copy of Social Security card. 

- Copy of a marriage certificate authenticated(mine is divorce decree), Copies of pictures taken during our wedding ceremony, 

- Copies of intimate pictures of me and former husband, other trips, during family gatherings, children birthdays, and others showing close relationship with our children, a family portrait, pictures taken with family members

- Psychological Evaluation  

- Picture’s of bruises 

- Affidavits from church, mom, sister and friend

- police clearance from where I reside now and past 3 years ( back home) 

RFE-  Good moral character and personal affidavit. I provided police clearance from back home, I wrote about myself stating my good moral character with law, relatives and community. affidavit from my cousin about my good moral character and provided pictures of my volunteering activities on this 3 years. and copy of E-mail invitations from charities/NGO. . . where I am participating. 

 

I didn't have anything jointly No bank account, lease agreement, shared residency. . . name it I don't have it;)  he didn't file I-130  for me

we had a big wedding ceremony, lived for 7 years and blessed with two kids.

 

My advice for you: provide each and every document's you could. And please wait patiently. Pray and praise every day.

My Ex took my kids away from me since 2016 to another continent, I didn't have a work Permit for the last 3 years. But by the Grace of God I'm here. whatever God does for me he will definitely do it for you. Be still and know that He is God.

May God be with you in every stage of you journey.

with Love and a big smile on my face

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you for sharing your strong, encourage and full of hope story!! Hope you have your Green Card soon and be able to see your kids. God bless you!

 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

38 minutes ago, Lola_lalo said:

Hello to you all,  I just want to share my timeline. I believe it will help some of you

- Filled on November, 2017     from this date to April 2019 have't heard anything from uscis except Me requesting for extension of  prema facia

- 4 prema facias till date 

 - April 2019 RFE for good moral character. (police clearance from back home) It took me almost 2 months to send my RFE

- May 2019 biometrics 

- I-360 August status change for card production 

- I-765 denial because I was provided the EAD under I-360 (C-31)

- September, 2019 I-360 Approval letter

 

I am sharing this  because everyone's case and processing is different. for those of you who are trying to file, my journey begins like this:

when I apply I submitted I-360 I-765 and I-485 but i should have added I-131 for travel document. Now I am not qualified for the fee waiver which is around $400

 

For I-360 I provided :

- my passport Copy , copy of birth certificate, Copy of passport of former husband  and Social Security Number, copy of birth certificates of the children born of my marriage , passport copy of children & copy of Social Security card. 

- Copy of a marriage certificate authenticated(mine is divorce decree), Copies of pictures taken during our wedding ceremony, 

- Copies of intimate pictures of me and former husband, other trips, during family gatherings, children birthdays, and others showing close relationship with our children, a family portrait, pictures taken with family members

- Psychological Evaluation  

- Picture’s of bruises 

- Affidavits from church, mom, sister and friend

- police clearance from where I reside now and past 3 years ( back home) 

RFE-  Good moral character and personal affidavit. I provided police clearance from back home, I wrote about myself stating my good moral character with law, relatives and community. affidavit from my cousin about my good moral character and provided pictures of my volunteering activities on this 3 years. and copy of E-mail invitations from charities/NGO. . . where I am participating. 

 

I didn't have anything jointly No bank account, lease agreement, shared residency. . . name it I don't have it;)  he didn't file I-130  for me

we had a big wedding ceremony, lived for 7 years and blessed with two kids.

 

My advice for you: provide each and every document's you could. And please wait patiently. Pray and praise every day.

My Ex took my kids away from me since 2016 to another continent, I didn't have a work Permit for the last 3 years. But by the Grace of God I'm here. whatever God does for me he will definitely do it for you. Be still and know that He is God.

May God be with you in every stage of you journey.

with Love and a big smile on my face

 

 

 

 

 

My darling!💗I'm so very happy for you! Your greencard is already settled child of God!🙏 it won't be long now! 😀😀😘😍💞💃💃🇺🇸🌟✨💫

[Lola_lalo 211]

3 minutes ago, FeDaniela said:

Thank you for sharing your strong, encourage and full of hope story!! Hope you have your Green Card soon and be able to see your kids. God bless you!

 

Amen, I am a weak person but the Grace keeps me alive. without me interfering he sent my kids for a month they just left and I learnt God is being their mother. They told me they have seen me beaten by their dad and crying. I was shocked but I had to send them back until I stand by my foot. I don't want them to suffer with me economically. I'm telling my story because I want my sisters in this thread to stay strong in prayer. I know God holds my hand all the time.

p.s. Thanks for all the support in this thread. Blessings

[Lola_lalo 211]

Just now, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

My darling!💗I'm so very happy for you! Your greencard is already settled child of God!🙏 it won't be long now! 😀😀😘😍💞💃💃🇺🇸🌟✨💫

i will cheer for you first. Love you. You are a comforter here. as I always tell you, you should try working as a social worker or similar. you are blessed on that.