VAWA, Part 19

[DeadliftingDad 3]

41 minutes ago, Demise said:

I-360, I-361 is a different form, apparently it's an affidavit of support for an Amerasian.

 

In marriage based AOS there's two main forms:

I-130 - Petition for alien relative, he controls this one and he can withdraw it.

I-485 - Application for adjustment of status, you control this one and technically he can't do much about it, but of course it cannot normally be approved without the I-130 being approved. 

 

He can withdraw the I-130 and you can't stop that, but you can tell them to hold your previously filed I-485 while you get the VAWA done. Then you will transfer the I-485 to the I-360 and it will remain pending until a decision on the I-360 is reached. If I-360 is approved then I-485 will be scheduled for an interview and later approved and you'll get your green card.

This is good news, thank you!

 

If/when he does withdraw my I-130, will my I-485 be canceled right away, or do I have a window to say I'm filing for VAWA and avoid staring over?

[June1888 59]

On 8/20/2020 at 8:47 AM, Kersac said:

Fingers crossed. Goodluck

Thank you!

 

[June1888 59]

On 8/20/2020 at 9:58 AM, SamIAm876 said:

Hi, 

how did you contact your senator? I went on the website for my senator and I don’t see anything specific about immigration enquiries. I just saw a “General inquiry” box 

 

thanks in advance 

What is your state?

 

I visited https://www.senate.gov/senators/index.htm then picked the fist senator listed for my state. It took me to the senator's website. There was a online form to fill in. Followed instructions, signed the form, and send a letter I wrote to him plus the form signed. That was on Tuesday and today Friday I received a notification that they had already contacted USCIS on my behalf and were waiting for a response. Pretty fast. 

[Demise 1,291]

1 hour ago, DeadliftingDad said:

This is good news, thank you!

 

If/when he does withdraw my I-130, will my I-485 be canceled right away, or do I have a window to say I'm filing for VAWA and avoid staring over?

You do have a window but I'm not sure what it is, it's basically whenever someone takes a look at your I-485 and notices that I-130 was withdrawn. Depending on how fast they're working and sheer luck it can be very long or very short.

[Formykid 77]

Hi everyone,

 

I had a RFE police clearance from birth country. I couldn't find it because they were close due to covid-19. 

My deadline line was August 20, so i sent them a paper early august that i got from the court of the first instance of my country saying that I've never been arrested.

 

And tadaaaaaa, now i have the paper that they wanted. 

What do i do now?

Please 🙏🙏🙏

[DeadliftingDad 3]

1 hour ago, Demise said:

You do have a window but I'm not sure what it is, it's basically whenever someone takes a look at your I-485 and notices that I-130 was withdrawn. Depending on how fast they're working and sheer luck it can be very long or very short.

Awesome! Thanks for letting me know

[Klein 41]

1 hour ago, Formykid said:

Hi everyone,

 

I had a RFE police clearance from birth country. I couldn't find it because they were close due to covid-19. 

My deadline line was August 20, so i sent them a paper early august that i got from the court of the first instance of my country saying that I've never been arrested.

 

And tadaaaaaa, now i have the paper that they wanted. 

What do i do now?

Please 🙏🙏🙏

If its me.

Im just gonna send it to them as well with the copy of the RFE and a cover letter for it.

[Formykid 77]

19 minutes ago, Klein said:

If its me.

Im just gonna send it to them as well with the copy of the RFE and a cover letter for it.

Thank you 🙏🙏 i will do so 🙏

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

7 hours ago, Formykid said:

Hi everyone,

 

I had a RFE police clearance from birth country. I couldn't find it because they were close due to covid-19. 

My deadline line was August 20, so i sent them a paper early august that i got from the court of the first instance of my country saying that I've never been arrested.

 

And tadaaaaaa, now i have the paper that they wanted. 

What do i do now?

Please 🙏🙏🙏

Well, my answer to your PM enquiry hasn't changed. You already know what to do lady!😊👌

[i-need-help-pls 72]

Hello Folks, I filled my Vawa in second week of August 2018 but no approval yet and no work permit ( My ex-wife is US Citizen) but USCIS website says October 2018 right now. My attorney sent ( out of processing form ) online on July 31, 2020 and no reply since then. My questions are, Can I contact my Senator or can my attorney send another enquiry  ? Or what can I do   ? Thanks 

Edited August 22, 2020 by i-need-help-pls

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello Folks, I filled my Vawa in second week of August 2018 but no approval yet and no work permit ( My ex-wife is US Citizen) but USCIS website says October 2018 right now. My attorney sent ( out of processing form ) online on July 31, 2020 and no reply since then. My questions are, Can I contact my Senator or can my attorney send another enquiry  ? Or what can I do   ? Thanks 

Hey..sure why not? Whatever floats the boat ⛵ dear! Contact your senator. Employ every means/resource at your disposal! Hopefully it resolves soon.😊👍

[Demise 1,291]

1 hour ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello Folks, I filled my Vawa in second week of August 2018 but no approval yet and no work permit ( My ex-wife is US Citizen) but USCIS website says October 2018 right now. My attorney sent ( out of processing form ) online on July 31, 2020 and no reply since then. My questions are, Can I contact my Senator or can my attorney send another enquiry  ? Or what can I do   ? Thanks 

Oh hey, we're pretty close in processing times. I sent mine on 8/21/2018 and yeah still waiting.

 

You can do either, your attorney can email the hotline or send a letter to VSC but from personal experience USCIS will generally just say "The case is in process, wait", in regards to the US Senator they might have a bit more pull in making USCIS make a decision.

 

In regards to the service request, I've literally never received a response for one, this goes double for VAWA due to the associated privacy protections. What was meant to protect you against third parties like an abusive spouse poking around is instead used to not tell you a god damn thing. Seriously, the VAWA unit might as well be part of the CIA considering how little they'll say.

Edited August 22, 2020 by Demise

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello Folks, I filled my Vawa in second week of August 2018 but no approval yet and no work permit ( My ex-wife is US Citizen) but USCIS website says October 2018 right now. My attorney sent ( out of processing form ) online on July 31, 2020 and no reply since then. My questions are, Can I contact my Senator or can my attorney send another enquiry  ? Or what can I do   ? Thanks 

Also I'm not sure where you live..but out here in N.Y. senator Kirsten Gillibrand is a star! 🌟 ..at least to me. Everytime she knocked, USCIS opened the door and served tea☕😛..I had an amazing experience with her help! The VAWA privacy situation is great!👌 Else who knows what strangers will have information about us at their disposal...it's a no brainer!💁

[Formykid 77]

2 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Well, my answer to your PM enquiry hasn't changed. You already know what to do lady!😊👌

Yes dear i wrote a statement explaining everything. 🙌 they will understand. 

[Demise 1,291]

You know, weekends are so annoying when you're waiting on a decision that can only be made on a weekday.