VAWA, Part 18

[Apolo 314]

33 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

It's always safer to get it done when you have an interview date. It's true that it's valid for 2yrs..but as at the time you turn it over to USCIS, the civil surgeon's signature must not exceed 60days. Except something changed..this is what I remember.👍 Hey Apolo..I remember your case..so how long has it been now since your approval?

My VAWA was approved in September of 2019 and so far there were no update on my I-485 and also i haven't received any letters from the USCIS. The only thing i have received was the approval letter. wbu how is your case going, and do you have any suggestions regarding how to proceed from this point on?

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

3 minutes ago, Apolo said:

My VAWA was approved in September of 2019 and so far there were no update on my I-485 and also i haven't received any letters from the USCIS. The only thing i have received was the approval letter. wbu how is your case going, and do you have any suggestions regarding how to proceed from this point on?

Ok it's just been about 9months after approval from your timeline. Your case should be sitting at your local office now..not everyone gets update..USCIS as we know can be messy at times. And oh..did you forget I already have my Greencard now...since March LOL😊👌

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

15 minutes ago, HRQX said:

The 60 days is irrelevant if the I-485 is already filed: https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-8-part-b-chapter-4

It repeatedly says "60 days before applicant filed underlying benefit application with USCIS" The underlying application is Form I-485.

That's awesome..👌

[Apolo 314]

7 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Ok it's just been about 9months after approval from your timeline. Your case should be sitting at your local office now..not everyone gets update..USCIS as we know can be messy at times. And oh..did you forget I already have my Greencard now...since March LOL😊👌

Yeah o forgot m, sorry about that. Can you tell me how long did it toke for you to get you interview notice and how did it go what happen at the interview. Sorry for asking I’m just so nervous about what may happen. If you can please PM me. 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 minutes ago, Apolo said:

Yeah o forgot m, sorry about that. Can you tell me how long did it toke for you to get you interview notice and how did it go what happen at the interview. Sorry for asking I’m just so nervous about what may happen. If you can please PM me. 

Not a problem...although my experience is documented in the previous thread(17)..last two pages. VAWA approved March 2019, case transferred June 2019, courtesy letter July 2019, interview letter end of January 2020, interview scheduled for March 2nd 2020. Was in and out within minutes..just yes or no questions..no reference to my i360, spouse or divorce. The officer was a great guy. I said it better in the previous thread..as I just experienced it then. Awesomeness through n through!😊👍

[DmytriiD 186]

Regarding selective services guys. I registered only because someone on this forum said me to do so. But neither Embassy overseas, CBP officer or even USCIS local office when I went there never even mentioned this thing. That's weird...are they willingly missleading or why there is no clear requirements given to you when you immigrate ?
And regarding the above person, he immigrated at 25 on B2 visa. This is visa is not immigrational visa, so I would not be 100% solid that it was required in his situation, because he was not an immigrant back then on B2. It's like tourists on b1/b2 are not required to register with selective services, so I don't think he was required. But then it depends what age did he change his status to immigrant?

[HRQX 4,145]

16 minutes ago, DmytriiD said:

But then it depends what age did he change his status to immigrant?

He overstayed the B-2 stay 4 months prior to turning 26. So he was required to register within 30 days after the I-94 expired: https://www.sss.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/WhoMustRegisterChart.pdf Also, late registration was allowed until he turned 26.

16 minutes ago, DmytriiD said:

But neither Embassy overseas

Embassy only notifies when applying for Immigrant Visa. K-1 is still technically a Non Immigrant Visa. https://ceac.state.gov/ivapp/ivapp/esign/ds-1810.pdf

https://hammondlawgroup.com/healthcareblog/2015/02/26/ds-260-u-s-selective-service/

Edited June 14, 2020 by HRQX

[Patientlyawaiting 32]

2 hours ago, Apolo said:

My VAWA was approved in September of 2019 and so far there were no update on my I-485 and also i haven't received any letters from the USCIS. The only thing i have received was the approval letter. wbu how is your case going, and do you have any suggestions regarding how to proceed from this point on?

Hi Apolo,

Like you I am also impatiently awaiting interview notice. My VAWA got Approved in Jan 2019, until now i am still waiting. N.Y filer. I really do understand your frustration. I was hoping that after uscis open tomorrow I might get notice soon until I just saw the link below and heard a lawyer on YouTube said they put green card interview on hold. We just have to hold on to whatever little patient we have left. 

https://www.rollcall.com/2020/06/12/administration-puts-hold-on-green-card-requests-from-us/

 

[FirstTimer 93]

6 minutes ago, Patientlyawaiting said:

Hi Apolo,

Like you I am also impatiently awaiting interview notice. My VAWA got Approved in Jan 2019, until now i am still waiting. N.Y filer. I really do understand your frustration. I was hoping that after uscis open tomorrow I might get notice soon until I just saw the link below and heard a lawyer on YouTube said they put green card interview on hold. We just have to hold on to whatever little patient we have left. 

https://www.rollcall.com/2020/06/12/administration-puts-hold-on-green-card-requests-from-us/

 

HI

I am new here and planning to file VAWA asap. My I485 and I130 is pending at Newark field office.

As you said you are NY filler. Can you share your attorney details so that i can use him. Also check your inbox.

[Apolo 314]

13 minutes ago, Patientlyawaiting said:

Hi Apolo,

Like you I am also impatiently awaiting interview notice. My VAWA got Approved in Jan 2019, until now i am still waiting. N.Y filer. I really do understand your frustration. I was hoping that after uscis open tomorrow I might get notice soon until I just saw the link below and heard a lawyer on YouTube said they put green card interview on hold. We just have to hold on to whatever little patient we have left. 

https://www.rollcall.com/2020/06/12/administration-puts-hold-on-green-card-requests-from-us/

 

That doesn't sound good, i hope that everything will get back to normal

[DmytriiD 186]

1 hour ago, HRQX said:

He overstayed the B-2 stay 4 months prior to turning 26. So he was required to register within 30 days after the I-94 expired: https://www.sss.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/WhoMustRegisterChart.pdf Also, late registration was allowed until he turned 26.

Embassy only notifies when applying for Immigrant Visa. K-1 is still technically a Non Immigrant Visa. https://ceac.state.gov/ivapp/ivapp/esign/ds-1810.pdf

https://hammondlawgroup.com/healthcareblog/2015/02/26/ds-260-u-s-selective-service/

so it was not required to register with K-1 ? I am basically still not a resident, but over 26. So did I need to register ?

[FirstTimer 93]

On 6/6/2020 at 8:11 AM, monoxidelullaby said:

Update:

 

My VAWA was approved in mid March, yesterday I received notification about approval letter, after 3 months. 

Congratulations....

[Sabrina42 18]

Hi everyone, I want to know if can own a business. My vawa has been approved since December and I’m filling for i-485 next week . I had to work to get money to file since my fee waiver was denied, that’s why i’m filing late . @sandraj

[FirstTimer 93]

2 minutes ago, Sabrina42 said:

Hi everyone, I want to know if can own a business. My vawa has been approved since December and I’m filling for i-485 next week . I had to work to get money to file since my fee waiver was denied, that’s why i’m filing late . @sandraj

Congratulations... Yes you can own a business.

Edited June 14, 2020 by FirstTimer

[HRQX 4,145]

3 hours ago, DmytriiD said:

so it was not required to register with K-1 ? I am basically still not a resident, but over 26. So did I need to register ?

During the 90 days of K-1 status you weren't required to register. What was your age (in year with month format) when your I-94 expired?