VAWA, Part 17

[iamrpeu 2]

4 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

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

Thanks Stillwinning !!! for the information. Please forgive my ignorance on the subject, I already understood that the petitioners of Vawa (I-360) are exempt from being considered inadmissible under the new Public Charge law, but I understand that one thing is Vawa (I-360) and another thing is Green Card (I-485).

 

Question:
Are people (petitioners) applying for the Green Card (I-485) through a Vawa (I-360) previously approved by USCIS also exempt from being considered inadmissible under the new Public Charge law?

 

My question is given because I have read in the forum that a person who went to the (I-485) interview through a previously approved Vawa was asked if he had received federal aid, such as food stamps.

 

Thank you all for your opinion on this!

Edited January 28, 2020 by iamrpeu

[Ylx 81]

On 1/27/2020 at 8:26 AM, Klein said:

Hi guys

Does anyone know the latest approval dates, im from oct 2018. 

Thanks a lot

Goodluck to all of us

Hi @Klein im also octuber 2018. Living In California... Hope we have news soon. Did you receive any RFE so far?

[Formykid 77]

2 hours ago, FeDaniela said:

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... 

Thank you so much. But seems like my lawyer don't know about that. She told me they returned my package because she sent the i765 together with the i360 and my abuser is a LPR. 

I will give her a call. Or i will try to get a new lawyer. Not being able to work is hard.

[Formykid 77]

2 hours ago, FeDaniela said:

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... 

Where do i file? Where can i find this info on the uscis website please . So i can take it to my attorney. Please help me 🙏 i need to work.

[FeDaniela 673]

44 minutes ago, iamrpeu said:

Thanks Stillwinning !!! for the information. Please forgive my ignorance on the subject, I already understood that the petitioners of Vawa (I-360) are exempt from being considered inadmissible under the new Public Charge law, but I understand that one thing is Vawa (I-360) and another thing is Green Card (I-485).

 

Question:
Are people (petitioners) applying for the Green Card (I-485) through a Vawa (I-360) previously approved by USCIS also exempt from being considered inadmissible under the new Public Charge law?

 

My question is given because I have read in the forum that a person who went to the (I-485) interview through a previously approved Vawa was asked if he had received federal aid, such as food stamps.

 

Thank you all for your opinion on this!

I-485 form have this questions this is why is ask at the interview but is not apply to VAWA approved applicant seeking AOS...

The new final public Charge rule as been updated and is not so threaten as it was mentioned before it has some consideration is very good to read it to help relatives understand it.

https://www.uscis.gov/legal-resources/final-rule-public-charge-ground-inadmissibility

[Hritik Rohail 103]

On 1/26/2020 at 8:09 PM, ahmad- said:

Is any one here who filed for vawa between early to mid 2017? and still waiting for an update? thanks

Did you get any  receipt notice, prime facie approval ,EAD/AP or Rfe so far?

On 1/26/2020 at 8:15 PM, aquila said:

Still hanging in there with you 😊, we're still riding the waves.

@aquilaDid you get any  receipt notice, prime facie approval ,EAD/AP or Rfe so far?

[FeDaniela 673]

Final Public Charge Rule Update Vawa applicant are exempt don't be afraid

 

The rule also does not apply to aliens whom Congress exempted from the public charge ground of inadmissibility, such as refugees, asylees, Afghans and Iraqis with special immigrant visas, and certain  nonimmigrant trafficking and crime victims, individuals applying under the Violence Against Women Act, special immigrant juveniles, or to those who DHS has granted a waiver of public charge inadmissibility.  

In addition, this rule also clarifies that DHS will not consider the receipt of designated public benefits received by an alien who, at the time of receipt, or at the time of filing the application for admission, adjustment of status, extension of stay, or change of status, is enlisted in the U.S. armed forces, or is serving in active duty or in any of the Ready Reserve components of the U.S. armed forces, and will not consider the receipt of public benefits by the spouse and children of such service members. The rule further provides that DHS will not consider public benefits received by children, including adopted children, who will acquire U.S. citizenship under INA section 320, 8 U.S.C. 1431. 

 

Similarly, DHS will not consider the Medicaid benefits received: (1) for the treatment of an “emergency medical condition,” (2) as services or benefits provided in connection with the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act, (3) as school-based services or benefits provided to individuals who are at or below the oldest age eligible for secondary education as determined under State or local law, (4) by aliens under the age of 21, and (5) by pregnant women and by women within the 60-day period beginning on the last day of the pregnancy. 

DHS will only consider public benefits received directly by the applicant for the applicant’s own benefit, or where the applicant is a listed beneficiary of the public benefit. DHS will not consider public benefits received on behalf of another as a legal guardian or pursuant to a power of attorney for such a person. DHS will also not attribute receipt of a public benefit by one or more members of the applicant’s household to the applicant unless the applicant is also a listed beneficiary of the public benefit. 

 

LINK: https://www.uscis.gov/legal-resources/final-rule-public-charge-ground-inadmissibility

Edited January 28, 2020 by FeDaniela

[Valerie899 80]

2 hours ago, Shroy123 said:

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

Like 1 month after vawa approval. But my case was transferred in November. So far it says that San Antonio, tx has the shortest amount of waiting time 6-12 months so far, but Idk how long it will take them to send the interview notice.😿 

[FeDaniela 673]

11 minutes ago, Formykid said:

Where do i file? Where can i find this info on the uscis website please . So i can take it to my attorney. Please help me 🙏 i need to work.

Print the Visa bulletin page or ask him to enter and check he is an attorney he should now about this here is the visa bulletin https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2020/visa-bulletin-for-february-2020.html  here is the Concurrently filling I-485 with an approve or pending I-360 https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/concurrent-filing-form-i-485 

[Enoughsaid 2]

44 minutes ago, Formykid said:

Thank you so much. But seems like my lawyer don't know about that. She told me they returned my package because she sent the i765 together with the i360 and my abuser is a LPR. 

I will give her a call. Or i will try to get a new lawyer. Not being able to work is hard.

You will get a EAD as soon as your 360 is approved 

[Formykid 77]

2 minutes ago, FeDaniela said:

Print the Visa bulletin page or ask him to enter and check he is an attorney he should now about this here is the visa bulletin https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/legal/visa-law0/visa-bulletin/2020/visa-bulletin-for-february-2020.html  here is the Concurrently filling I-485 with an approve or pending I-360 https://www.uscis.gov/greencard/concurrent-filing-form-i-485 

Thank you so much

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, iamrpeu said:

Thanks Stillwinning !!! for the information. Please forgive my ignorance on the subject, I already understood that the petitioners of Vawa (I-360) are exempt from being considered inadmissible under the new Public Charge law, but I understand that one thing is Vawa (I-360) and another thing is Green Card (I-485).

 

Question:
Are people (petitioners) applying for the Green Card (I-485) through a Vawa (I-360) previously approved by USCIS also exempt from being considered inadmissible under the new Public Charge law?

 

My question is given because I have read in the forum that a person who went to the (I-485) interview through a previously approved Vawa was asked if he had received federal aid, such as food stamps.

 

Thank you all for your opinion on this!

You can relax it doesn't apply to us VAWA petitioners. Or will it feel better if Sandra the attorney attest to it..😊 you can wait for her response she'll see the post.👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, cindy122808 said:

Hello everyone,

 

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

 

Thank you 

Mine took 4weeks!👍

[Klein 41]

1 hour ago, Ylx said:

Hi @Klein im also octuber 2018. Living In California... Hope we have news soon. Did you receive any RFE so far?

Nothing so far and hopefully just go straight to approval. How about you? Also from california

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

HERE IS THE OFFICIAL ANSWER TO VAWA PUBLIC CHARGE:

 

 

VAWA - public charge.pdf