VAWA, Part 17

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19 minutes ago, ponak98 said:

Would you know if initial request for evidence puts my case on hold and my priority date will basically shift by the time I am replying to this RFE. This is not the official RFE (not Notice 797E with details of what CIS needs) but just a letter to provide more evidence to get prima facie. Also, will this affect EAD renewal?

Priority dates never shifts. The officer handling your case will naturally wait for your response to continue with the processing of your case..your response depends on it. If you're married to a USC you can stop worrying about priority dates..it's only relevant to LPR spouses! The interim between when you received the RFE through when you respond may not affect your C9 EAD renewal..just the i360 as it's a different petition.👍  Please do confirm with sandra.

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18 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

I don't think the duration of prima facie has anything to do with when your case will be approved. I believe it's issued based on the discretion of the issuing officer. I say this because 3months after I was given a one year prima facie, my i360 was approved. Still it makes sense to assume that the officer believes the case can be processed within that time frame!💁 we've seen June July and August 2018 approvals..so you're not far off! Wait for it.👍

@Stillwinning!!!😊 did they ask u about getting food stamps at ur interview. My son was born here so I got food stamps for him. 

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5 minutes ago, Gi Gi said:

@Stillwinning!!!😊 did they ask u about getting food stamps at ur interview. My son was born here so I got food stamps for him. 

Waiting for my interview. But I remember Sandra saying VAWA petitioners are exempted from such scrutiny. Rest easy.🙏

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16 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Waiting for my interview. But I remember Sandra saying VAWA petitioners are exempted from such scrutiny. Rest easy.🙏

Oh ok thank u

[balo101 669]

Is it possible for USCIS not to accept your VAWA package.They received my package on 26 of the last month, since then i have not heard anything. I am just wondering what's happening? 

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1 minute ago, balo101 said:

Is it possible for USCIS not to accept your VAWA package.They received my package on 26 of the last month, since then i have not heard anything. I am just wondering what's happening? 

It's still too early to panic..even though as at the time I applied for the petition, I got my receipt in two weeks. It's taking longer for some people these days..anywhere from 2-8weeks. Can be longer, so be patient.👍

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3 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

It's still too early to panic..even though as at the time I applied for the petition, I got my receipt in two weeks. It's taking longer for some people these days..anywhere from 2-8weeks. Can be longer, so be patient.👍

i am trying, it is just that i need that receipt number to have them hold them  my i-485.

[neimovirna 54]

Hello...

I have some questions about Vawa, I hope someone can clarify for me.

 

1) my prima facie expires on March 19th, 2020. Do They send automatically the extension or I should file something for it to be extended?

 

2) my Work permit Is till May 9,2020, it is under C09 (even though it came after my prima facie, I don’t know why they did it with this category, or it is normal?) When do I need to file for extension? Last time I filed for extension it took almost 10 months to get the card

 

3) I am in Community college in NYC, I filled out Fafsa, and today I got a letter that I received some scholarship from my college and also TAP grant. Is it safe to accept those awards? Can it be dangerous for my vawa case? I heard that USCIS doesn’t like people using governmental financial aid... 

 

If anyone can help me and reassure or warn me, please, I would really appreciate!

 

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58 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Priority dates never shifts. The officer handling your case will naturally wait for your response to continue with the processing of your case..your response depends on it. If you're married to a USC you can stop worrying about priority dates..it's only relevant to LPR spouses! The interim between when you received the RFE through when you respond may not affect your C9 EAD renewal..just the i360 as it's a different petition.👍  Please do confirm with sandra.

Thank you so much @Stillwinning!!!😊! You are so kind to provide advice

 

@sandranj  what would you think of this? The letter for additional evidence did not have any deadline and was received back in Dec 2018. I filed I-360 and I-485 in Nov 2018. Awaiting for EAD renewal now and am worried. Initial EAD C9 was issued without issues though this letter was not responded. 

 

Working with my lawyer now to finally reply to it.

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22 minutes ago, neimovirna said:

Hello...

I have some questions about Vawa, I hope someone can clarify for me.

 

1) my prima facie expires on March 19th, 2020. Do They send automatically the extension or I should file something for it to be extended?

 

2) my Work permit Is till May 9,2020, it is under C09 (even though it came after my prima facie, I don’t know why they did it with this category, or it is normal?) When do I need to file for extension? Last time I filed for extension it took almost 10 months to get the card

 

3) I am in Community college in NYC, I filled out Fafsa, and today I got a letter that I received some scholarship from my college and also TAP grant. Is it safe to accept those awards? Can it be dangerous for my vawa case? I heard that USCIS doesn’t like people using governmental financial aid... 

 

If anyone can help me and reassure or warn me, please, I would really appreciate!

 

1. yes they automatically renew prima facie. but you can also ask for renewal in writing

2. yes it is common. I received c09 as well after filing vawa. And you can renew it now

3. I do't know about FAFSA so no comment on that

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9 minutes ago, Gi Gi said:

@Stillwinning!!!😊 did they ask u about getting food stamps at ur interview. My son was born here so I got food stamps for him. 

 

6 minutes ago, neimovirna said:

Hello...

I have some questions about Vawa, I hope someone can clarify for me.

 

1) my prima facie expires on March 19th, 2020. Do They send automatically the extension or I should file something for it to be extended?

 

2) my Work permit Is till May 9,2020, it is under C09 (even though it came after my prima facie, I don’t know why they did it with this category, or it is normal?) When do I need to file for extension? Last time I filed for extension it took almost 10 months to get the card

 

3) I am in Community college in NYC, I filled out Fafsa, and today I got a letter that I received some scholarship from my college and also TAP grant. Is it safe to accept those awards? Can it be dangerous for my vawa case? I heard that USCIS doesn’t like people using governmental financial aid... 

 

If anyone can help me and reassure or warn me, please, I would really appreciate!

 

on questions number 3. Vawa applicant are exempt from the Public Charge rule. Meaning you can take Financial Aid, Grants and Scholarship and it will not affect neither your VAWA case or AOS. 

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3 minutes ago, neimovirna said:

Hello...

I have some questions about Vawa, I hope someone can clarify for me.

 

1) my prima facie expires on March 19th, 2020. Do They send automatically the extension or I should file something for it to be extended?

 

2) my Work permit Is till May 9,2020, it is under C09 (even though it came after my prima facie, I don’t know why they did it with this category, or it is normal?) When do I need to file for extension? Last time I filed for extension it took almost 10 months to get the card

 

3) I am in Community college in NYC, I filled out Fafsa, and today I got a letter that I received some scholarship from my college and also TAP grant. Is it safe to accept those awards? Can it be dangerous for my vawa case? I heard that USCIS doesn’t like people using governmental financial aid... 

 

If anyone can help me and reassure or warn me, please, I would really appreciate!

 

1) Since you're obviously benefiting from it, do request it upon expiration as opposed to waiting for automatic extension. 

 

2)We are able to file for renewal 180 days prior to expiration. So I suggest you do so now! It's taking longer tp process..the earlier, the better!

 

3)Congrats on the scholarship! VAWA petitioners are exempt from public charge, if that's your fear.

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4 minutes ago, ponak98 said:

Thank you so much @Stillwinning!!!😊! You are so kind to provide advice

 

@sandranj  what would you think of this? The letter for additional evidence did not have any deadline and was received back in Dec 2018. I filed I-360 and I-485 in Nov 2018. Awaiting for EAD renewal now and am worried. Initial EAD C9 was issued without issues though this letter was not responded. 

 

Working with my lawyer now to finally reply to it.

Please do not disregard any letter from USCIS whatsoever! Always respond to RFEs in a timely manner for the smooth progression of your case. I suggest you respond to the RFE ASAP!👍

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34 minutes ago, balo101 said:

i am trying, it is just that i need that receipt number to have them hold them  my i-485.

You can still ask the officer to hold it and that you just filed for VAWA and waiting for the receipt notice. A copy of the petition might help to convince the officer. Most people have been able to do exactly so. I pray you get it before the interview date though..🙏

[quistarrok 51]

5 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Please do not disregard any letter from USCIS whatsoever! Always respond to RFEs in a timely manner for the smooth progression of your case. I suggest you respond to the RFE ASAP!👍

Working on this now. My attorney's assistant was hesitant to replying. I am pushing her to reply asap now. He was just telling me that CIS sends not necessary RFEs if provide too much info.