VAWA, Part 17

[nap_o 169]

4 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Oh just around the corner! I wish you instant approval IJN!🙏 favour is waiting for you at the interview office! You will come back victorious AMEN!

AMEN!! I will update the status as soon as I find out. I have committed myself to help others in any way possible from my experience and my case hasn't been easy. Approvals and interviews are coming for all of us this year

4 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

I used 1d as well.. 1.C is for widower.. 

Thanks!!!

Edited January 29, 2020 by nap_o

[Shroy123 749]

21 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

It says Widow(er) meaning both! And please read the language used on your prima facie and i360 receipt..also your VAWA approval..it basically outlines 1c!💁

Make sense. I used 1.d when I submitted mine. Waiting for Sandra's response. I will send another with with category 1c 

[nap_o 169]

3 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

Make sense. I used 1.d when I submitted mine. Waiting for Sandra's response. I will send another with with category 1c 

I will keep 1.d for now as we all are battered spouses filing through form I-360 but will wait for Sandra's response and others

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

Make sense. I used 1.d when I submitted mine. Waiting for Sandra's response. I will send another with with category 1c 

Looking at my VAWA approval notice right now it says CASE TYPE: Form I360 petition for Amerasian, Widow(er) or Special Immigrant.

SELF PETITIONER: Still Winning!😉

[Sandra G. 5,048]

19 hours ago, BlueTiger92 said:

Let's hope they do !

@sandranj can u help with the 2nd question here? 

2. Can H1b holder take on another job with C09 EAD but still maintain H1b status with primary job?

I answered this question yesterday, please check the previous pages.

[DmytriiD 186]

Hey guys, I can't find this information anywhere.
So, my I-485 application was filed in October 2018... I read somewhere that interview for family based I-485 will happen during the next 2 years from the date you filed and if it does not happen then USCIS just mails you a GC.
So, is 2 years is a maximum waiting time to schedule an interview?
I am asking because I applied for VAWA in April 2019 and I am expecting decision on VAWA around November 2020 as per current timelines, which is 2 years and 1 months after I applied for I-485. So the question is will I-485 Interview be scheduled during 2 years after application date or that's not for sure?
P.S: I didn't request USCIS to hold I-485 till I-360 is processed, planning on doing so at the interview.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

3 minutes ago, DmytriiD said:

Hey guys, I can't find this information anywhere.
So, my I-485 application was filed in October 2018... I read somewhere that interview for family based I-485 will happen during the next 2 years from the date you filed and if it does not happen then USCIS just mails you a GC.
So, is 2 years is a maximum waiting time to schedule an interview?
I am asking because I applied for VAWA in April 2019 and I am expecting decision on VAWA around November 2020 as per current timelines, which is 2 years and 1 months after I applied for I-485. So the question is will I-485 Interview be scheduled during 2 years after application date or that's not for sure?
P.S: I didn't request USCIS to hold I-485 till I-360 is processed, planning on doing so at the interview.

I hope I'm able to make some sense..but if you haven't attended your marriage based interview, you should ask for the i485 to be held when you eventually do. Also the case(i485) will be released again for adjudication only when your i360 has been approved. This much I know!👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

General info!!.... Also for those worried and debating about VAWA reauthorization this one's for you!👇👇

 

 

Battered Spouse, Children and Parents

As a battered spouse, child or parent, you may file an immigrant visa petition under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA), as amended by the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

The VAWA provisions in the INA allow certain spouses, children, and parents of U.S. citizens and certain spouses and children of permanent residents (Green Card holders) to file a petition for themselves, without the abuser's knowledge. This allows victims to seek both safety and independence from their abuser, who is not notified about the filing.
 
💖😉👍The VAWA provisions, which apply equally to women and men, are permanent and do not require congressional reauthorization.💖😉👍

 

Help is also available from the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-787-3224 (TDD). The hotline has information about shelters, mental health care, legal advice and other types of assistance, including information about filing for immigration status. For more information, visit the National Domestic Violence website.

[Villanelle 4,122]

5 minutes ago, DmytriiD said:

Hey guys, I can't find this information anywhere.
So, my I-485 application was filed in October 2018... I read somewhere that interview for family based I-485 will happen during the next 2 years from the date you filed and if it does not happen then USCIS just mails you a GC.
So, is 2 years is a maximum waiting time to schedule an interview?
I am asking because I applied for VAWA in April 2019 and I am expecting decision on VAWA around November 2020 as per current timelines, which is 2 years and 1 months after I applied for I-485. So the question is will I-485 Interview be scheduled during 2 years after application date or that's not for sure?
P.S: I didn't request USCIS to hold I-485 till I-360 is processed, planning on doing so at the interview.

Just out of curiosity do you have a link of where you read that about the two year interview or else they just mail the card with no interview? 

 

Anyway- Im not sure if such a policy exists as Ive never heard about it before but if it is true as Stillwinning explained the 'timer' on your 485 only starts when the underlying petition for it is approved. So your 360 has to be approved and then you can start counting 485 processing times. Some local offices have a wait of 1-2 years for interviews! Again you dont start counting until the 360 is approved and then it takes a few weeks for it to get transferred around where it will end up in the local office waiting for an interview slot.  I understand you previously filed the 485 but unfortunately the time it spends/spent pending does not count for anything as the spouse of a USC. If you are the spouse of an LPR you can use the priority date of the previously filed 485 though. 

 

[Iceman1 106]

Hi @Stillwinning!!!😊 quick question. I'm re-applying for my EAD. Do I need to attach a copy of my driver's license or passport? My DL is expiring next month. I didn't know if I could send it or not.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 minutes ago, Iceman1 said:

Hi @Stillwinning!!!😊 quick question. I'm re-applying for my EAD. Do I need to attach a copy of my driver's license or passport? My DL is expiring next month. I didn't know if I could send it or not.

Is it your DL or EAD that's expiring next month sir? You are supposed to renew at least 180days prior to expiration. The EAD that is. It doesn't hurt to attach all. It's all I.D. Also a couple of passport style photographs.👍

[Shroy123 749]

4 minutes ago, Iceman1 said:

Hi @Stillwinning!!!😊 quick question. I'm re-applying for my EAD. Do I need to attach a copy of my driver's license or passport? My DL is expiring next month. I didn't know if I could send it or not.

Just your old ead, 2 pics, i94, form i765.. i would add passport only

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, nap_o said:

Just filled it out I believe it is option 1.d:

 

@Villanelle please🙏 can you input on this..it's important we tick the right option. That's my major concern..although I'm of the opinion it's 1c💁 thank you in anticipation.

[Allrounder 57]

1 hour ago, Shroy123 said:

Thats sad.. but you know you need to take care of these things as well. Attorneys are here to make money, once they receive money, they forget about us. We have to keep push them to do this, do that.. 

I can relate, that's the same issue am facing with my lawyer, he can't even advise me on nothing, he doesn't even know if my work permit has to expire or not. My case is the least of his problems and paying him a lot of Money. Please work as much as you can on your case.

[balo101 669]

1 hour ago, Shroy123 said:

Thats sad.. but you know you need to take care of these things as well. Attorneys are here to make money, once they receive money, they forget about us. We have to keep push them to do this, do that.. 

agree with you.

Once me and my siblings had to renew our EAD. we went to the office filled out all the forms, signed, and paid. After few weeks my siblings got their receipts but i did not. I called few times she did not answer, then i went to her office. guess what happened? she forget to send me application. That was worse experience i had.