VAWA, Part 18

[Ylx 81]

Hi everybody! Hope all you guys are fine and healthy. I have a couple of questions and I would like your opinion about it:

1. I received my EAD C31 at the end of March, no approval letter no even the SSC

2. My lawyer moved from the other office and said they sent the new address to USCIS, however due the pandemic the office is close and only one day a week a person recollect mail from the new office and the old one.

3. Online USCIS doesnt show that my file has been send to my local office ( in my case is San Francisco, CA).

My lawyer said is fine that no worries since USCIS is working slower due the pandemic she is not going to send yet any letter asking for the approval or the courtesy letter.

So, under all I just said should I wait longer, Should I press my lawyer or should I contact a Congressman?

Thank you guys!

 

[natalysmile 75]

3 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Letters should be notarized. I sent out notarized scanned letters as well..there were some that weren't notarized only signed.I believe the scanned letters will do. It's not expensive to notarize letters here in the U.S. so those friends can do that and send you the scanned copies.👍

Thanks for the answer.
But I don't know much English. I didn’t explain it that way. All copy letters (via email) I have.
Should I have the original? (a document that is personally signed by the pen and seal of the bank)

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

6 minutes ago, Ylx said:

Hi everybody! Hope all you guys are fine and healthy. I have a couple of questions and I would like your opinion about it:

1. I received my EAD C31 at the end of March, no approval letter no even the SSC

2. My lawyer moved from the other office and said they sent the new address to USCIS, however due the pandemic the office is close and only one day a week a person recollect mail from the new office and the old one.

3. Online USCIS doesnt show that my file has been send to my local office ( in my case is San Francisco, CA).

My lawyer said is fine that no worries since USCIS is working slower due the pandemic she is not going to send yet any letter asking for the approval or the courtesy letter.

So, under all I just said should I wait longer, Should I press my lawyer or should I contact a Congressman?

Thank you guys!

 

It doesn't hurt to contact your congressman while waiting...most of these attorneys just want to go at their own pace and do things their way...he might get irritated if you press him..I'll advise you contact your representative.👍

[Ylx 81]

29 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

It doesn't hurt to contact your congressman while waiting...most of these attorneys just want to go at their own pace and do things their way...he might get irritated if you press him..I'll advise you contact your representative.👍

Awesome thank you. What info should I include on my letter to my representative?

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

6 minutes ago, Ylx said:

Awesome thank you. What info should I include on my letter to my representative?

They will send you a privacy disclosure form..you'll pretty much fill it out with your details and enquiry..then sign it. Attach a copy of the petition(s) you want help with.😊👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

47 minutes ago, natalysmile said:

Thanks for the answer.
But I don't know much English. I didn’t explain it that way. All copy letters (via email) I have.
Should I have the original? (a document that is personally signed by the pen and seal of the bank)

It's okay to have the original..but a scan is a mirror of the original as well and in my opinion will do! I told you I did same thing. If they are able to mail it to you, that's awesome too.👍

[Shroy123 749]

1 hour ago, Ylx said:

Hi everybody! Hope all you guys are fine and healthy. I have a couple of questions and I would like your opinion about it:

1. I received my EAD C31 at the end of March, no approval letter no even the SSC

2. My lawyer moved from the other office and said they sent the new address to USCIS, however due the pandemic the office is close and only one day a week a person recollect mail from the new office and the old one.

3. Online USCIS doesnt show that my file has been send to my local office ( in my case is San Francisco, CA).

My lawyer said is fine that no worries since USCIS is working slower due the pandemic she is not going to send yet any letter asking for the approval or the courtesy letter.

So, under all I just said should I wait longer, Should I press my lawyer or should I contact a Congressman?

Thank you guys!

 

You can follow up with your congress person. Usually it comes within 3 months after c31

[Apolo 314]

16 hours ago, sandranj said:

Apolo the AOS will be denied just if you got married before VAWA approval, or have a felony or misrepresented facts  to obtain your visa to come to the U.S.

Once again i want to say thank you Sandranj ❤️

 

And no, I'm no married to anyone. I was married to my abuser, but not anymore, and i want to first get better mentally financially and emotionally before i commit to someone else. No, i have never lied to immigration never committed any misrepresentation of any kind at not knowingly. 
Im just scared and nervous because of the wait and idk what is happening, and my mind is going crazy.

 

Once again thank you Sandranj

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

20 minutes ago, Apolo said:

And no, I'm no married to anyone. I was married to my abuser, but not anymore, and i want to first get better mentally financially and emotionally before i commit to someone else. No, i have never lied to immigration never committed any misrepresentation of any kind at not knowingly. 
Im just scared and nervous because of the wait and idk what is happening, and my mind is going crazy.

 

 

Once again..you have absolutely nothing to worry about...I read your narrative clearly before replying! Assume a positive state of mind. With time all wounds heal. We will all make it through! Just believe...😊👍

[quistarrok 51]

Dear community and friends - 

 

I have finished my divorce with my ex. Divorce decree is just saying “due to incompatibility”. 
 

She filed for divorce first and accused me of cheating and domestic violence. That was a complete lie as she filed for divorce after I bought her expensive things like car and jewelers and plus she wanted to get half of house that I bought before marrying her. I counter petitioned accusing her in cheating and domestic violence as how she treated me like a dog as unbearable (constant threat to withdraw her I-130...) and I had proof of infidelity.
 

Anyhow, then she supplemented her petition with annulment petition that I did a fraud to get her married to me for immigration purposes/get green card and also that she never signed the prenup. I think she wanted to do it as did not want have record of marriage in the future plus wanted to get all materialistic things she could from me. Obviously, non of her accusations were supported by evidence and when my attorney requested her oral deposition - she backed off and we ended up with “normal” divorce decree where we have restraining order for rest of life though (500 ft) - which I am so happy about.

 

Question is: how bad this nasty divorce can be for my reputation (accusations of infidelity, domestic violence and fraud) as divorce records are public. Yes divorce decree does not have any accusations towards me but I still feel insecure that someone can see what was going on during divorce process. I am not a public figure but what if one time someone can use the divorce records against me...

 

so far no one cared when I moved from one firm to another and they did background check on me.

 

even now when I fill out different legal forms - there is usually a question: “have you ever been charged or cited with fraud or domestic violence?”. I don’t know what to respond these as technically yes I was but it was in civil court (not criminal) and all these charges / accusations from ex-wife are PROVEN to be not true per final divorce degree.

 

overall - I want to seal the records but ex wife is against it. So I am thinking if it’s worth the fight and money spending here...

 

hope for advice 

 

@Stillwinning!!!😊 @sandranj @HRQX

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

49 minutes ago, ponak98 said:

Dear community and friends - 

 

I have finished my divorce with my ex. Divorce decree is just saying “due to incompatibility”. 
 

She filed for divorce first and accused me of cheating and domestic violence. That was a complete lie as she filed for divorce after I bought her expensive things like car and jewelers and plus she wanted to get half of house that I bought before marrying her. I counter petitioned accusing her in cheating and domestic violence as how she treated me like a dog as unbearable (constant threat to withdraw her I-130...) and I had proof of infidelity.
 

Anyhow, then she supplemented her petition with annulment petition that I did a fraud to get her married to me for immigration purposes/get green card and also that she never signed the prenup. I think she wanted to do it as did not want have record of marriage in the future plus wanted to get all materialistic things she could from me. Obviously, non of her accusations were supported by evidence and when my attorney requested her oral deposition - she backed off and we ended up with “normal” divorce decree where we have restraining order for rest of life though (500 ft) - which I am so happy about.

 

Question is: how bad this nasty divorce can be for my reputation (accusations of infidelity, domestic violence and fraud) as divorce records are public. Yes divorce decree does not have any accusations towards me but I still feel insecure that someone can see what was going on during divorce process. I am not a public figure but what if one time someone can use the divorce records against me...

 

so far no one cared when I moved from one firm to another and they did background check on me.

 

even now when I fill out different legal forms - there is usually a question: “have you ever been charged or cited with fraud or domestic violence?”. I don’t know what to respond these as technically yes I was but it was in civil court (not criminal) and all these charges / accusations from ex-wife are PROVEN to be not true per final divorce degree.

 

overall - I want to seal the records but ex wife is against it. So I am thinking if it’s worth the fight and money spending here...

 

hope for advice 

 

@Stillwinning!!!😊 @sandranj @HRQX

Not really an advice but a reassurance that it doesn't have any adverse effect on your reputation. Like you said..it is civil not criminal..so hey..nothing significant to worry about! Criminal charges are what really dents reputation..so chilax! Also your final divorce decree refutes all accusations from your ex nightmare!😊👍

[Happy1982 124]

21 hours ago, aquila said:

Hello everyone, hope we're all doing well and being safe during these times.

 

My vawa case was approved today on my way to work and I was filled with mixed emotions all day at work because I couldn't cry out my heart 💐😂😂😂😭😭😭😭:

Unfortunately for my case it was processed in reverse order.

 

There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.

Receipt Number: EAC171XXXX

Application Type: I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOW(ER), OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On June 8, 2020, we approved your Form I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOW(ER), OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT, Receipt Number EAC171XXXXXX. We sent you an approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your approval notice by June 23, 2020, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

 

 

I had my 485 interview in March 2020 which was filed alongside my 360 petition packet way back in February 2017.

Still keeping our fingers crossed and to everyone still waiting....Never give up and it's not over until it's over.

God bless us all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇

Hi,

 

Congratulations. Could you share your timeline?. Also could you tell us how was your interview? It was easy, soft, it was a hard time?.

 

Thanks and again congratulations

[Roms2019 15]

21 hours ago, aquila said:

Hello everyone, hope we're all doing well and being safe during these times.

 

My vawa case was approved today on my way to work and I was filled with mixed emotions all day at work because I couldn't cry out my heart 💐😂😂😂😭😭😭😭:

Unfortunately for my case it was processed in reverse order.

 

There has been a recent processing action taken on your case.

Receipt Number: EAC171XXXX

Application Type: I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOW(ER), OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT

Your Case Status: Post Decision Activity

On June 8, 2020, we approved your Form I360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOW(ER), OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT, Receipt Number EAC171XXXXXX. We sent you an approval notice. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your approval notice by June 23, 2020, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

For approved applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include USCIS sending notification of the approved application/petition to the National Visa Center or the Department of State. For denied applications/petitions, post-decision activity may include the processing of an appeal and/or motions to reopen or reconsider and revocations.

 

 

I had my 485 interview in March 2020 which was filed alongside my 360 petition packet way back in February 2017.

Still keeping our fingers crossed and to everyone still waiting....Never give up and it's not over until it's over.

God bless us all 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😇

Aquila Congratulation 

You made it, you waited for so long

i am happy for you, 

[aquila 248]

14 minutes ago, DanyT. said:

Hi,

 

Congratulations. Could you share your timeline?. Also could you tell us how was your interview? It was easy, soft, it was a hard time?.

 

Thanks and again congratulations

Thanks and you're very welcome.

 

I-360, 485, 693 and 765 received at VSC - Feb 21, 2017.

 

RFE Bona Fide Marriage - March 15, 2017.

RFE received on April 2, 2017 at VSC

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2018

Total silence - still praying, being patient, working and timely renewal of my ead cards

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2019

Total silence again - still praying, persevering in patience, working and timely renewal of my ead cards

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Feb 2020

No notification, just a letter in the mail requesting me to appear for my vawa 485 interview.

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Was in school back then so I quickly got my medical redone, took time off school to attend.

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March 2020

Interview - it wasn't as easy as I expected, I had to start from scratch by the telling the officer everything because that was what she requested to know. Wasn't friendly or hospitable.i went thru my horrors during the interview which was almost 2 and half hours.

Refused to tell me whether my vawa was approved or not. She barely didn't want to read to me my 485 case number but she finally did with EAC........

don't want to go much into it but for actual details you can read my experience during the beginning of March of the forum here.

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June 8,2020

360 approval...... Quite odd but I'm still graceful 😊😊🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💐.

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No lawyer, self petition and all the resources and experiences was from this forum.

 

God bless 🙏😇 everyone on here

[Engineering-rocks 212]

On 6/7/2020 at 1:25 PM, sandranj said:

You just can travel if you have a pending AOS and the advance parole.Do not travel if you have a deportation order or asylum case.

How about an old asylum case that was denied a few years ago?