VAWA, Part 19

[Hope!!! 15]

Hi folks, I filed VAWA November 2018 and haven't officially divorced my partner. My lawyer has been quite unresponsive so I'm confused as to how to proceed. I hope this doesn't negatively affect my case. I just received a notification that my 'card is being produced' last week but I haven't received an approval notice yet. My question is this: does my card being produced mean my case has been approved? Also, when is the best time to file for divorce? I have been reading conflicting articles about both staying in the marriage until you receive your green card and divorcing even before vawa approval. I really don't know which advice to take. Please help! Any advice based on your experience will be very helpful! 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

10 minutes ago, Hope!!! said:

Hi folks, I filed VAWA November 2018 and haven't officially divorced my partner. My lawyer has been quite unresponsive so I'm confused as to how to proceed. I hope this doesn't negatively affect my case. I just received a notification that my 'card is being produced' last week but I haven't received an approval notice yet. My question is this: does my card being produced mean my case has been approved? Also, when is the best time to file for divorce? I have been reading conflicting articles about both staying in the marriage until you receive your green card and divorcing even before vawa approval. I really don't know which advice to take. Please help! Any advice based on your experience will be very helpful! 

Congratulations it means you have been approved! You can file for divorce when you want or when you're ready. I went to my interview still married and I have my Greencard now. It's not a problem whatsoever! The officers naturally will expect that you divorce your abuser, but it's not mandatory! Go at your pace..my opinion!👌😊

[Hope!!! 15]

6 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Congratulations it means you have been approved! You can file for divorce when you want or when you're ready. I went to my interview still married and I have my Greencard now. It's not a problem whatsoever! The officers naturally will expect that you divorce your abuser, but it's not mandatory! Go at your pace..my opinion!👌😊

Thank you soo much @Stillwinning!!!😊. This puts my mind at ease a whole lot.

[Demise 1,291]

50 minutes ago, Hope!!! said:

Hi folks, I filed VAWA November 2018 and haven't officially divorced my partner. My lawyer has been quite unresponsive so I'm confused as to how to proceed. I hope this doesn't negatively affect my case. I just received a notification that my 'card is being produced' last week but I haven't received an approval notice yet. My question is this: does my card being produced mean my case has been approved? Also, when is the best time to file for divorce? I have been reading conflicting articles about both staying in the marriage until you receive your green card and divorcing even before vawa approval. I really don't know which advice to take. Please help! Any advice based on your experience will be very helpful! 

"Card being produced" on I-360 means you were approved.

 

There's no requirement when to divorce on VAWA. Only two requirements are:

1. You filed while married or within 2 years of divorce

2. You do not remarry until at very least I-360 is approved.

[Hope!!! 15]

1 hour ago, Demise said:

"Card being produced" on I-360 means you were approved.

 

There's no requirement when to divorce on VAWA. Only two requirements are:

1. You filed while married or within 2 years of divorce

2. You do not remarry until at very least I-360 is approved.

Thank you. Super helpful!

[Shroy123 749]

4 hours ago, Hope!!! said:

Hi folks, I filed VAWA November 2018 and haven't officially divorced my partner. My lawyer has been quite unresponsive so I'm confused as to how to proceed. I hope this doesn't negatively affect my case. I just received a notification that my 'card is being produced' last week but I haven't received an approval notice yet. My question is this: does my card being produced mean my case has been approved? Also, when is the best time to file for divorce? I have been reading conflicting articles about both staying in the marriage until you receive your green card and divorcing even before vawa approval. I really don't know which advice to take. Please help! Any advice based on your experience will be very helpful! 

Yes your vawa has been approved and you will receive c31 ead based on approved vawa. Congratulations 

[Formykid 77]

6 hours ago, Hope!!! said:

Hi folks, I filed VAWA November 2018 and haven't officially divorced my partner. My lawyer has been quite unresponsive so I'm confused as to how to proceed. I hope this doesn't negatively affect my case. I just received a notification that my 'card is being produced' last week but I haven't received an approval notice yet. My question is this: does my card being produced mean my case has been approved? Also, when is the best time to file for divorce? I have been reading conflicting articles about both staying in the marriage until you receive your green card and divorcing even before vawa approval. I really don't know which advice to take. Please help! Any advice based on your experience will be very helpful! 

If its c31, it is an approval. 

Congratulations 

I'm a December 2018 filer

Waiting 😁🙏

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

5 minutes ago, Formykid said:

If its c31, it is an approval. 

Congratulations 

I'm a December 2018 filer

Waiting 😁🙏

Glad to see you smiling, it's coming for you dear!😘😀🙏

[Hope!!! 15]

12 minutes ago, Formykid said:

If its c31, it is an approval. 

Congratulations 

I'm a December 2018 filer

Waiting 😁🙏

Thanks! Your approval is also on the way. We'll all rejoice at the end!!!

[Demise 1,291]

Well another Monday is upon us. Lets hope that USCIS gets around to everyone that's waiting in this thread.

[cindy122808 134]

10 minutes ago, Demise said:

Well another Monday is upon us. Lets hope that USCIS gets around to everyone that's waiting in this thread.

I am with you on that. Hang in there to everyone who are waiting. Keep the faith!

[AJJU 103]

Hello Friends, 

 

Forget my EAD is going to expire on Nov 4th, lawyer said i can file on my own but i need to consult here first before i take any step,  please help me how with the renewal procedure. 

 

i1360 filed August 2018 

1st EAD Oct 2018 To Nov 2019 

2nd EAD Nov 2019 To Nov 2020

 

i360 RFE replied May 2020 they started working on it but no update yet.

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

11 minutes ago, AJJU said:

Hello Friends, 

 

Forget my EAD is going to expire on Nov 4th, lawyer said i can file on my own but i need to consult here first before i take any step,  please help me how with the renewal procedure. 

 

i1360 filed August 2018 

1st EAD Oct 2018 To Nov 2019 

2nd EAD Nov 2019 To Nov 2020

 

i360 RFE replied May 2020 they started working on it but no update yet.

Hi dear😊..remember you are allowed to file up to 180days prior to expiration..not sure about more than the specified time. So basically....

Fee payment, unless required or waived...C9 usually requires no fee if there is a pending i485. C31 requires payment.

• Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.
• A copy your i485 NOA.
• A copy of your last EAD (front and back), if available.
• 2 identical photographs

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

On 8/22/2020 at 9:56 PM, balo101 said:

yes i will surely find out.

It also says it open 24 hours on Saturday. i went there by 9 pm, they were closed. So i was not sure if that info is accurate. I will definitely give a try tomorrow.  

Hey you😀 how did it go? Blessings dear. Wishing you heaven's best!

[Demise 1,291]

26 minutes ago, AJJU said:

Hello Friends, 

 

Forget my EAD is going to expire on Nov 4th, lawyer said i can file on my own but i need to consult here first before i take any step,  please help me how with the renewal procedure. 

 

i1360 filed August 2018 

1st EAD Oct 2018 To Nov 2019 

2nd EAD Nov 2019 To Nov 2020

 

i360 RFE replied May 2020 they started working on it but no update yet.

I assume it's a C9 EAD. Just fill out I-765 for a renewal, category (c)(9)( ), attach a copy front and back of the current EAD and a copy of the I-485 receipt notice. If you want travel authorization also fill out and attach I-131 asking for multiple entry advance parole.

 

There is no filing fee for either I-765 or I-131 in this case.

 

Also, you and I have a very similar timeline for the I-360. I filed it August 21, 2018, got an RFE on February 27, 2020, and responded to it May 21, 2020. Still waiting.

Edited August 24, 2020 by Demise