VAWA, Part 17

[BlueTiger92 123]

On 1/26/2020 at 8:52 PM, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Not sure about your last question..but you asked what will help reduce processing times? Well..if they could clear out backlogged petitions- it will be a good start! Loads of petitions are submitted on a daily..not enough officers to handle the work load..complex cases..wrongly filed petitions..etc.💁I never imagined that one day I'll be advocating for patience..I used to see it as a waste of valuable time, but I've grown to recognize the difference between wasting time and been patient!😊 that's basically what we need in this journey. PATIENCE!

that is basically the best strategy @Stillwinning!!!😊 thank you!!  

[Sunnyman 45]

3 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

Hello everyone, I just want to share my story and encourage you all not to lose hope. I filed for vawa by myself in 2017, my vawa was approved in less than 5 months. Interview was early 2018, got my green card in 2019. It was a long journey but I feel fulfilled and glad that I did not give up. Below is my timeline: 

Jan 23 2017- filed I-360

Jan 24th - I-360 received at VSC 

Feb 14th - received receipt notice for i360

Feb 21- prima facie issued

March 02 - received prima facie for i360 in mail 

March 20 - i485 transferred to new office, Vermont 

March 31- sent out additional correspondence/evidence for i360 with blue sheet attached to prima facie 

April 3rd - additional correspondence delivered 

April 5th - additional correspondence received and under review by VAWA unit 

April 12th - EAD and AP applications transferred to Vermont 

May 23rd - EAD approved and card is being produced 

May 24th 2017 - VAWA approved 

May 26th - EAD/AP card received 

June 6th - vawa notice date 

June 15th- transfer to NBC

Jan 19th 2018 - interview scheduled for feb 28th

Feb 28th 2018 - interview 

Aug 2019 - RFE & Response

Sept 24th 2019 - approved and green card production ordered 

Sept 29th 2019 - greencard received 

 

feel free to inbox me if you need any help 

 

 

That Rfe that delayed your green card and why such a long silence for more than a year and how you are able to crack and solve the problem will be a great help.

[Formykid 77]

20 hours ago, Enoughsaid said:

My husband is a LPR and I filed I360 June 2018 they requested more evidence and I got two pf,I got and update on dec 12 2019 saying they order me a new card.I got my EAD with c31 on it valid a year,how soon after that will I get the approval letter for the I360 and when can I file my 485?

Hi, i would like to know more please. My abuser is also a LPR i was only able to file i360. How did you get EAD ? I really would like to be able to work.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

8 hours ago, BlueTiger92 said:

that is basically the best strategy @Stillwinning!!!😊 thank you!!  

You're welcome dear. You were also asking how long the C9 EAD took..it really depends. For some of us who submitted to NBC in my case my attorney did.. It took forever- 9months plus. But when I finally got it, they compensated me with a full year's validity. Dec 2019 through Dec 2020! Be sure to submit your applications to Vermont and in a timely manner! Not to scare you with the above but others get theirs anywhere from 5-7 months. 👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

11 hours ago, iamrpeu said:

Hello everybody.

 

Today they passed the public charge law (DHS Obtains Another Judicial Victory on Implementing Public Charge Inadmissibility Rule).
[https://www.uscis.gov/news/news-releases/dhs-obtains-another-judicial-victory-implementing-public-charge-inadmissibility-rule]

 

Although I have been reading on the subject on the official USCIS website, it is not clear to me if this new law of inadmissibility due to public charge affects the petitioners of the green card through Vawa (I-360), I mean, I want to know if Vawa's petitioners are exempt from being considered public charge when applying for the green card (I-485).

 

I appreciate your opinion, including Sandra's opinion.

 

Thank you so much for your help!

You got it. VAWA petitioners are not considered public charge! Relax.👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

9 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

Hello everyone, I just want to share my story and encourage you all not to lose hope. I filed for vawa by myself in 2017, my vawa was approved in less than 5 months. Interview was early 2018, got my green card in 2019. It was a long journey but I feel fulfilled and glad that I did not give up. Below is my timeline: 

Jan 23 2017- filed I-360

Jan 24th - I-360 received at VSC 

Feb 14th - received receipt notice for i360

Feb 21- prima facie issued

March 02 - received prima facie for i360 in mail 

March 20 - i485 transferred to new office, Vermont 

March 31- sent out additional correspondence/evidence for i360 with blue sheet attached to prima facie 

April 3rd - additional correspondence delivered 

April 5th - additional correspondence received and under review by VAWA unit 

April 12th - EAD and AP applications transferred to Vermont 

May 23rd - EAD approved and card is being produced 

May 24th 2017 - VAWA approved 

May 26th - EAD/AP card received 

June 6th - vawa notice date 

June 15th- transfer to NBC

Jan 19th 2018 - interview scheduled for feb 28th

Feb 28th 2018 - interview 

Aug 2019 - RFE & Response

Sept 24th 2019 - approved and green card production ordered 

Sept 29th 2019 - greencard received 

 

feel free to inbox me if you need any help 

 

 

It's quite impressive that your VAWA was approved in 5months. But pray tell...what happened with the interview? Why did it take so long and what was the RFE for?😳 we are itching to know..at least I am💁 overall congrats you emerged victorious regardless!😊👍

Edited January 28, 2020 by Stillwinning!!!😊

[Hopeful diva 99]

9 hours ago, BlueTiger92 said:

congratulations! thank you for sharing! could you share what the RFE after your interview was about? why did the green card take so long after the interview - 1.5 years?!!

thank you. the officer that interviewed me got transferred to a different location and they had to pass my file to another officer. That takes time. Also Baltimore office has a very long wait time. And there were times they sent RFE to a wrong mail box and it took me time to have it resent to me. All those delayed the process. The RFE was to submit exemption from affidavit of support 

[Hopeful diva 99]

14 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

It's quite impressive that your VAWA was approved in 5months. But pray tell...what happened with the interview? Why did it take so long and what was the RFE for?😳 we are itching to know..at least I am💁 overall congrats you emerged victorious regardless!😊👍

Thanks. the officer that interviewed me got transferred to a different location and they had to pass my file to another officer. My local office in Baltimore has a very long wait time. And there were times they sent RFE to a wrong mail box and it took me time to have it resent to me. All those delayed the process. The RFE was to submit exemption from affidavit of support. My congressman also helped me to check in on my case and move it 

[Hopeful diva 99]

6 hours ago, Sunnyman said:

That Rfe that delayed your green card and why such a long silence for more than a year and how you are able to crack and solve the problem will be a great help.

Yes the RFE Delayed it, also the officer in charge of my case got transferred. I used my congressman and infopass to constantly check in on my case. 

[i-need-help-pls 72]

Hello, Does anyone know the latest approval dates ? Thanks 

[Enoughsaid 2]

2 hours ago, Formykid said:

Hi, i would like to know more please. My abuser is also a LPR i was only able to file i360. How did you get EAD ? I really would like to be able to work.

Uscis just sent me one I'm still waiting for my approval letter to adjust my status

[FeDaniela 673]

2 hours ago, Formykid said:

Hi, i would like to know more please. My abuser is also a LPR i was only able to file i360. How did you get EAD ? I really would like to be able to work.

I don't know why you have not sent your I-485 (Adjustment of status) to Vermont along with your working and travel permit ??? LPR ABUSER SPOUSE VISA ARE CURRENT NOW.... AND IS BEEN CURRENT FOR MORE THAN 5 MONTHS Meaning you can sent your adjustment of status  NO NEED TO WAIT FOR I-360 TO BE APPROVE  Please take advantage of this so you be able to work.... Once your I-360 is approve your Adjustment of status is already there and will be transfer right away after I-360 approval... 

Edited January 28, 2020 by FeDaniela

[Shroy123 751]

12 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

Hello everyone, I just want to share my story and encourage you all not to lose hope. I filed for vawa by myself in 2017, my vawa was approved in less than 5 months. Interview was early 2018, got my green card in 2019. It was a long journey but I feel fulfilled and glad that I did not give up. Below is my timeline: 

Jan 23 2017- filed I-360

Jan 24th - I-360 received at VSC 

Feb 14th - received receipt notice for i360

Feb 21- prima facie issued

March 02 - received prima facie for i360 in mail 

March 20 - i485 transferred to new office, Vermont 

March 31- sent out additional correspondence/evidence for i360 with blue sheet attached to prima facie 

April 3rd - additional correspondence delivered 

April 5th - additional correspondence received and under review by VAWA unit 

April 12th - EAD and AP applications transferred to Vermont 

May 23rd - EAD approved and card is being produced 

May 24th 2017 - VAWA approved 

May 26th - EAD/AP card received 

June 6th - vawa notice date 

June 15th- transfer to NBC

Jan 19th 2018 - interview scheduled for feb 28th

Feb 28th 2018 - interview 

Aug 2019 - RFE & Response

Sept 24th 2019 - approved and green card production ordered 

Sept 29th 2019 - greencard received 

 

feel free to inbox me if you need any help 

 

 

you are lucky who got approved within 5 months. mine took 23 months but at the end, we all deserve happiness :-) and by the grace of God, we have seen so many approvals here

Edited January 28, 2020 by Shroy123

[Shroy123 751]

15 hours ago, Valerie899 said:

In the uscis webpage in my case the i485 says below that "We will assign your case to an officer.   We will review your case and mail you our decision. If we need more information, we will notify you. " So if I got my courtesy letter and the letter said they did an initial review. Does this means my case has already been assign with an officer? I called once and they said my case was on the nbc but then another person said its on vermont but my case was transferred since November 😳 it's all confusing. 

how long it took for them to work on your I485 after your vawa approval?

[cindy122808 134]

Hello everyone,

 

To those who filed for renewal of EAD, how long did you receive a receipt letter after sending your application?

 

Thank you