VAWA, Part 19

[Chei-360 48]

2 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

I'm not 100% sure if they are seeing people for infopass due to the pandemic..but incase they have resumed these are steps..👍

 

1. Call USCIS at 1-800-375-5283.
2. Get through their automated system to talk to a tier 1 agent.
3. Demand a tier 2 agent and convince them to schedule an appointment.
4. An agent will call you back within a 48 hour window to schedule an appointment. They will only make 2 attempts to reach you.

 

Got it, I will call them in the morning. Thank you.

[sheima 510]

1 hour ago, vawa1 said:

My time line

vawa apply Feb 2015   . 

Ead received c09  June 2015

vawa approved Aug 2016

2nd Ead April 2016

i 485 Case transferred to local office Nov 2016

Interview on i 458 June 2017 - No decision

Nothing till!!

i 485  Approved Aug 2020- New Card is being produced -

 

Congrats 🎊🍾🎉 

[DmytriiD 186]

Hey guys,
If anyone knows how to help with getting visitor visas for parents please reply to me here (just started a topic)...
Will appreciate a lot if anyone has a deep knowledge!

 

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

2 hours ago, DmytriiD said:

Hey guys,
If anyone knows how to help with getting visitor visas for parents please reply to me here (just started a topic)...
Will appreciate a lot if anyone has a deep knowledge!

 

How old are your parents?  When is the last time they applied?  If there situation for ties has not changed, it will be the same decision.  So the ties to home are tough to overcome.  Also during this Covid time, and travelers being stuck in the US is a factor as well.  
 

 

[Oskar1234 23]

My case is only I-360. I didn’t apply for I-485 yet. So, after 75 days since I mailed back RFE, I got 3 days ago message “New card is being produced”.
Does somebody knows what is that mean?
I didn’t apply for any card recently, only I-360.
I am so anxiuos what is going on.

[Oskar1234 23]

My case is only I-360. I didn’t apply for I-485 yet. So, after 75 days since I mailed back RFE, I got 3 days ago message “New card is being produced”.
Does somebody knows what is that mean?
I didn’t apply for any card recently, only I-360.
I am so anxiuos what is going on.

[Sparkle✨ 372]

17 minutes ago, Oskar1234 said:

My case is only I-360. I didn’t apply for I-485 yet. So, after 75 days since I mailed back RFE, I got 3 days ago message “New card is being produced”.
Does somebody knows what is that mean?
I didn’t apply for any card recently, only I-360.
I am so anxiuos what is going on.

Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉 your VAWA has been approved! That card is C31 work permit issued when VAWA petition has been approved.
The most difficult part is over! Now apply for i-485 and get that GC! 
what’s s your timeline?

Edited August 11, 2020 by Strife

[Demise 1,294]

18 minutes ago, Oskar1234 said:

My case is only I-360. I didn’t apply for I-485 yet. So, after 75 days since I mailed back RFE, I got 3 days ago message “New card is being produced”.
Does somebody knows what is that mean?
I didn’t apply for any card recently, only I-360.
I am so anxiuos what is going on.

On I-360: Page 14, Part 10, Question 12: "I am currently residing in the United States and I request an Employment Authorization Document.". If you answered yes to it, USCIS will immediately issue you an EAD (category C31) upon approval. So the message is really good, it means that your I-360 was approved.

 

Also, what's your timeline. I think I sent my RFE reply around the same time you did.

Edited August 11, 2020 by Demise

[Oskar1234 23]

1 minute ago, Strife said:

Congratulations 🎈🎊🎉 your VAWA has been approved! 
The most difficult part is over! Now apply fir i-485 and get that GC! 
what’s s your timeline?

 

07-2018 Applied for I-360

03-2020 RFE

08-2020 New card is being produced.

 

 

Thank you very much, but still confused.

Are you sure is approved? When I will see meesage it is approved?

and also, after apply I485 how long it takes to get GC?

 

[Demise 1,294]

4 minutes ago, Oskar1234 said:

 

07-2018 Applied for I-360

03-2020 RFE

08-2020 New card is being produced.

 

 

Thank you very much, but still confused.

Are you sure is approved? When I will see meesage it is approved?

and also, after apply I485 how long it takes to get GC?

 

Yes, they cannot issue the card without approval. It might go from "Card is being produced" to "Case was approved" to "Card was picked up by USPS" to "Card was delivered".

 

I-485 processing time right now is around 12-18 months. However, on the bright side, you now have an EAD, and as a part of the I-485 application you can get another one and advance parole (a permission to travel abroad) while the I-485 is pending. So you can work legally, get a driver's license, get a social security number, travel out of US (once the AP is approved), etc, etc. You are 95% out of the woods now.

Edited August 11, 2020 by Demise

[Oskar1234 23]

8 minutes ago, Demise said:

On I-360: Page 14, Part 10, Question 12: "I am currently residing in the United States and I request an Employment Authorization Document.". If you answered yes to it, USCIS will immediately issue you an EAD (category C31) upon approval. So the message is really good, it means that your I-360 was approved.

 

Also, what's your timeline. I think I sent my RFE reply around the same time you did.

 

07-2018 Applied for I-360

03-2020 RFE

08-2020 New card is being produced.

 

this is my timeline.

What is mean C31? Is it valid for 1 year or more? Is it advance parole or not?

 

 

[Demise 1,294]

10 minutes ago, Oskar1234 said:

 

07-2018 Applied for I-360

03-2020 RFE

08-2020 New card is being produced.

 

this is my timeline.

What is mean C31? Is it valid for 1 year or more? Is it advance parole or not?

 

 

C31 is category for people with approved VAWA petition. It's 1 year (renewable indefinitely, automatically extended for 180 days when you file for renewal). No advance parole. First one is free but renewals they'll charge you for.

 

You will most likely file I-765 (category C9) and I-131 as a part of your adjustment application. That one is free (initial and renewal, as long as your I-485 is filed before October 2, 2020 since they're changing the fees).1 year, renewable as long as I-485 is pending, filing for renewal extends it by 180 days, does have advance parole if you filed I-131.

 

Since C9 is generally a better deal than C31 due to free renewals and AP, most people either not file for a C31 and only file for C9, or end up abandoning the C31 in favor of C9.

 

Also, I can see that the RFE was issued in March, but when did you send in your response to it and when did they get it.

Edited August 11, 2020 by Demise

[Oskar1234 23]

5 minutes ago, Demise said:

C31 is category for people with approved VAWA petition. It's 1 year (renewable indefinitely, automatically extended for 180 days when you file for renewal). No advance parole. First one is free but renewals they'll charge you for.

 

You will most likely file I-765 (category C9) and I-131 as a part of your adjustment application. That one is free (initial and renewal, as long as your I-485 is filed before October 2, 2020 since they're changing the fees).1 year, renewable as long as I-485 is pending, filing for renewal extends it by 180 days, does have advance parole if you filed I-131.

 

Since C9 is generally a better deal than C31 due to free renewals and AP, most people either not file for a C31 and only file for C9, or end up abandoning the C31 in favor of C9.

 

Thank you very much Demise, very nice and fully explanation.

Do you know also, for example after you get GC in 18 months it is valid for 10 years, right?

And how long you need to wait to apply for passport later? Just curious.

Thank you

 

[Demise 1,294]

Just now, Oskar1234 said:

 

Thank you very much Demise, very nice and fully explanation.

Do you know also, for example after you get GC in 18 months it is valid for 10 years, right?

And how long you need to wait to apply for passport later? Just curious.

Thank you

 

Yes you get a 10 year green card via VAWA. You can file for naturalization after 3 years minus 90 days from the day your I-485 is approved. Once you naturalize you can get a US Passport.

[Sparkle✨ 372]

20 minutes ago, Oskar1234 said:

 

07-2018 Applied for I-360

03-2020 RFE

08-2020 New card is being produced.

 

this is my timeline.

What is mean C31? Is it valid for 1 year or more? Is it advance parole or not?

 

 

I suggest you read this thread part 19 from the beginning. All your questions have been asked and answered already. 
Also, sleep peacefully knowing that your VAWA has finally been approved. I fee the same happiness I felt for myself for everyone that gets approved.