VAWA, Part 16

[Ed&Midori1031 330]

On 10/24/2019 at 5:49 AM, sandranj said:

Today is Domestic Violence Awareness Day. The CDC survey shows that each minute 20 people suffer domestic violence in the U.S and over 4.000 are murdered every year due to domestic violence as well.

 

You all are survivors of abuse, victims are those who lost their lives because of abuse, honor them and SPEAK OUT against domestic violence.There are thousands of people feeling utterly powerless and ashamed let them know there is a way out, let them know that  you survived abuse!.

Definitely important for people to know, thank you!

[FeDaniela 673]

33 minutes ago, FeDaniela said:

UPDATE ON I-912 FORM FEE WAIVER STARTING ON DECEMBER 2ND 2019. 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has revised Form I-912, Request for Fee Waiver, by removing the means-tested benefit criteria that was previously used as a factor in determining whether an applicant was exempt from paying for filing fees or biometric services. Individuals may still request a fee waiver if their documented annual household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines or they demonstrate financial hardship.

A means-tested benefit is a public benefit—offered by federal, state, or local agencies—for which eligibility and amount considerations are based on a person’s income and resources. USCIS formerly considered Medicaid, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, Temporary Assistance to Needy Families, and Supplemental Security Income during eligibility evaluations.

USCIS has determined that receiving a means-based benefit is not an appropriate criteria in reviewing fee-waiver requests because income levels used to decide local assistance eligibility vary greatly from state to state.

“USCIS relies on fees to cover the costs of adjudicating applications and petitions, implementing operational efforts, and ensuring the nation’s lawful immigration system is properly administered,” said USCIS Acting Director Ken Cuccinelli. “USCIS waives hundreds of millions of dollars in fees annually. The revised fee waiver process will improve the integrity of the program and the quality and consistency of fee waiver approvals going forward. Providing clear direction to agency adjudicators for more uniform determinations will help us to uphold our mission of efficiently and fairly adjudicating immigration requests.”

USCIS has estimated that the annual dollar amount of fee waivers increased from around $344.3 million in fiscal year 2016 to $367.9 million in FY 2017. In FY 2018, the estimated annual dollar amount of fee waivers USCIS granted was $293.5 million. Fee revenues account for more than 95% of the USCIS budget.

Under the revised criteria, individuals may still request a fee waiver if:

• Their documented annual household income is at or below 150% of the Federal Poverty Guidelines; or
• They demonstrate financial hardship.

However, USCIS will require applicants to complete Form I-912 and submit supporting documentation, including federal income tax transcripts. USCIS will not accept a letter stating the applicant is unable to afford filing fees or biometric services without a completed Form I-912.

As of Dec. 2, those seeking a fee waiver must submit the 10/24/19 version of this form to request a waiver of a required fee for immigration benefits. After Dec. 2, USCIS will reject any Form I-912 with an edition date of 03/13/18 or earlier, a fee waiver request submitted with a letter, or documentation of receipt of means-tested benefit to show eligibility for a fee waiver. USCIS will adjudicate any fee waiver request postmarked before Dec. 2 under the previous policy, AFM 10.9, Waiver of Fees.

The new form does not change the applications and petitions that are eligible for a fee waiver. For the list of eligible applications and petitions, see the Form I-912 Instructions. In addition, USCIS has updated policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to accompany this form revision. The updated policy guidance is effective on Dec. 2.

Also want to add: With this Revise I-912 Form, Many of the Community base program help hundred of people applying for the N-400 form US Citizenship for free if they have proof of Mean tested benefit such as Medicaid, Snap, Public Assistant with just a budget letter and copy of the medicaid card.... Many of my friends and family here in NYC got their N-400 form for free for 3 years I believe and more and they are already Us Citizens.  With these change not anymore... Those program will be off... 

[DmytriiD 186]

Hi guys,

I know this question probably was already asked here, but are we allowed or does it hurt our pending VAWA applications if we play a DV lottery?
My lawyer said to do not play a lottery cause it is affecting VAWA.
Thank you.

[Cozutuk 19]

58 minutes ago, FeDaniela said:

Yes after an approved I-360 you move forward to adjust status by filling form I-485  in order for you to obtain your Green Card. 

Filing Form I-485 costs $1,140 plus $85.00 for biometrics services fee total cost of $1,225.00 if your lawyer only charging you $225.00 to do so is very reasonable i will said cheap. You lawyer can also request a fee waiver for this form by also filling I-912 form with all the requirements.  And you can just paid your lawyers fee if USCIS accept it. 

Thanks for the answer Fedaniela. God bless you. Thanks

55 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Thanks my friend..see this right here so its ok👌...

Adjustment of Status Cost. As of 2019, the cost of an adjustment of status is a minimum of $1,225 in government fees alone. This includes the initial $1,140 filing cost of the I-485 application and the $85 biometrics fee, both of which are paid for with a single check or money order when filing the application.

Thanks Stillwinning. God bless you. 

 

Congrats again to everybody. I have seen some good amount of approvals. God bless you all🙏

[Lola_lalo 211]

10 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Don't forget that everyone's experience is different dear!😊 yes a privacy release form is standard requirement to get info on your behalf. They respond soon as they get word from USCIS..can be anytime. All the best my friend!💜

I know, thank you my dear! 

 

[Lola_lalo 211]

8 hours ago, flyup123 said:

I don’t know how everyone here is getting the help of the Congress person. I emailed them 3 weeks ago and no response till now. I am really thinking to go in person or something as I would like them to Inquire about my interview status:( i know they have up to 120 days to send a response but I really can’t wait that long, I’ll go crazy. I dropped off in person the response to RFE (the form 864w) and I am just afraid that the file will be put on a shelf and forgotten about. 

Better to go in person I think

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

20 hours ago, nap_o said:

You definitely dragged this way out subject. Making me look bad! I did not mean to offend anyone when I said your sarcasm really isn’t necessary. Also your comment about me being the abuser is definitely out of subject as you have NO idea what I’ve been through.

may God bless you. My intent here is not to offend anyone and obviously I do not “hate” or “envy” you. Really don’t know where that’s coming from but again I don’t know you and don’t know why you have such an aggressive attitude when all I said is everyone’s input here is important especially when none of us is an attorney! 

Don't worry about specific comments, just ignore them. 

[Lola_lalo 211]

Good afternoon to you all, I need help from you all experienced friends and our blessing to this forum @sandranj. My I-360 is approved but i didn't receive my EAD yet, I hope i will get it anytime soon. I want to file for I-131 and I-912 with it on this 2/3 days. Am I qualified for a fee waiver since I don't have an SSN and work permit at hand? And please guide me through it. Beside this two forms do I need G-28 from my attorney and a letter?

Thanks 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

7 minutes ago, Lola_lalo said:

Good afternoon to you all, I need help from you all experienced friends and our blessing to this forum @sandranj. My I-360 is approved but i didn't receive my EAD yet, I hope i will get it anytime soon. I want to file for I-131 and I-912 with it on this 2/3 days. Am I qualified for a fee waiver since I don't have an SSN and work permit at hand? And please guide me through it. Beside this two forms do I need G-28 from my attorney and a letter?

Thanks 

Oh dear! I hope your issue is resolved soon!🙏😊 Anyway as long as you have a pending i485, you shouldn't have to pay for AP! Since you are using an attorney I believe you should need the G-28! Let's see what Sandra has to say!

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 hours ago, Cozutuk said:

Thanks Stillwinning. God bless you. 

Congrats again to everybody. I have seen some good amount of approvals. God bless you all🙏

God bless you too my dear💜😊

[Lola_lalo 211]

1 minute ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Oh dear! I hope your issue is resolved soon!🙏😊 Anyway as long as you have a pending i485, you shouldn't have to pay for AP! Since you are using an attorney I believe you should need the G-28! Let's see what Sandra has to say!

Okay my support systemThanks a lot.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

Just now, Lola_lalo said:

Okay my support systemThanks a lot.

😂😂😂 💃👯 I promise this ma mood 4eva n eva! 🎶💃👯 #Beyonce😂😂 you will celebrate my love!😍😘

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

3 hours ago, DmytriiD said:

Hi guys,

I know this question probably was already asked here, but are we allowed or does it hurt our pending VAWA applications if we play a DV lottery?
My lawyer said to do not play a lottery cause it is affecting VAWA.
Thank you.

Been pondering on this..really not sure..but maybe you should just listen to your attorney..so there will be no 'I told you!'💁😂😂😂💃👯

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

Yesterday's issue is dead and gone!🙅but no some dark minded, feud loving folks will not let it rest! They will still try to pick on it so there will be entertainment for them! Focus on your life..I'm sure there's enough struggles!💁😏#misery loves company! We resolved it..let it rest!!!😈

[DmytriiD 186]

9 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Been pondering on this..really not sure..but maybe you should just listen to your attorney..so there will be no 'I told you!'💁😂😂😂💃👯

True..true...
The thing with my lawyer is that I do not trust her. She already provided me with wrong info twice and VJ members helped on that 2 questions much more and VJ members advise worked in that cases even tho my lawyer didnt want to do so.
The thing is she is only interested in my $$$ .... which is sad, so I can not rely on her.