VAWA, Part 19

[Risen 88]

4 hours ago, FeDaniela said:

Hey guys

My attorney and I are shocked. My LPR abuser just got his US Citizenship today with a felony E (for stolen property) for this crime he was sentence to 12 month in jail he only serve 9 months all this on his record, my I-360 Vawa approved on record, 2 order of protection from me and his current girlfriend on record, Domestic Violence allegation on court from both of us on record. USCIS immigration system sometimes just surprises. My question is can this benefit me on my I-485 or long run US Citizenship do I need to request a change on my approval category from a Battered Spouse of an LPR to USC Battered Spouse? Anyone know?? Thanks 

Does that mean USCIS use to do background checks on them ( Abusers)? 

[Demise 1,263]

Just now, Risen said:

Does that mean USCIS use to do background checks on them ( Abusers)? 

In this particular situation the guy was applying for naturalization, so yes USCIS did run an FBI background check on him.

 

What's interesting is that certain crimes that would make you inadmissible or deportable do not necessarily prevent you from naturalization. It's not unheard of for someone to file N-400 as a defense from removal, get it approved, and since they're a USC now they cannot be removed anymore.

[Risen 88]

1 minute ago, Demise said:

In this particular situation the guy was applying for naturalization, so yes USCIS did run an FBI background check on him.

 

What's interesting is that certain crimes that would make you inadmissible or deportable do not necessarily prevent you from naturalization. It's not unheard of for someone to file N-400 as a defense from removal, get it approved, and since they're a USC now they cannot be removed anymore.

Oh! I understand it better now. 

[2020filer 74]

Hi everyone! Does anybody have psychological evaluation tips? I got my evaluation today but not sure if it's good/bad or enough for my case. Any tips? Maybe articles or examples? Help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 

[Sharshar42 208]

I mailed my documents to apply for my birth paper via ups to my home country on Friday, it was supposed to be delivered today but when I track it the update says delayed because of a government hold did this ever happened to anyone in the group before?

[Iceman1 106]

14 hours ago, Kersac said:

Hey guys, I just got case update this morning on my I-485 (green card application) to "New card is being produced". I didn't have to go for any interview. 

My time line is as follows: 

Filed 130 and 485 in NOvember 2016

Filed Vawa on May 18th, 2018, My I-485 was kept on hold. 

VAWA approved November 27th, 2019. 

I did not receive any courtesy letter or any letter saying that my case has been transfered or anything like that

Status of i-485 changed to "Request for additional evidence" on August 17th, 2020 (This came 3 weeks after soliciting help from my senator)

Request for evidence received in mail by me on August 19th, 2020 and it turned out to be request for immigration medical report.

Request for evidence received by my local USCIS office in Dallas (from USPS tracking of my mail) on August 27th, 2020.

Status of I-485 (green card) application Changed to "New Card being produced) on September 2nd, 2020 about 5 mins ago. 

 Now, I want to take some time off to thanks so many people who were my sources of support in this group especially @sandranj, @Stillwinning!!!😊 and just about everyone who was of great help. I know I can not list up every one in here who helped but I just want to say thank you all. And for those who are still deep in the struggle, I want to say to you that, the best advise that I ever got from this forum is to be patient. Patience is Key. I wish y'all the very best in this struggle and I will continue to pray for y'all as usual. God bless y'all

Congrats, very happy for you. I'm in Dallas too. My case was transferred to the local office last month. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

[ridimic1 36]

On 8/28/2020 at 9:21 PM, Hritik Rohail said:

Hi friends,   Today I got approval letter. The first para indicates that my petition I-360 was decided by VSC without looking into my I-485 ( held in abeyance) at local office. Am I right? @Stillwinning!!!😊@Shroy123 and other knowledgeable people please comment. Thanks

congratulations!

[ridimic1 36]

20 hours ago, Kersac said:

Hey guys, I just got case update this morning on my I-485 (green card application) to "New card is being produced". I didn't have to go for any interview. 

My time line is as follows: 

Filed 130 and 485 in NOvember 2016

Filed Vawa on May 18th, 2018, My I-485 was kept on hold. 

VAWA approved November 27th, 2019. 

I did not receive any courtesy letter or any letter saying that my case has been transfered or anything like that

Status of i-485 changed to "Request for additional evidence" on August 17th, 2020 (This came 3 weeks after soliciting help from my senator)

Request for evidence received in mail by me on August 19th, 2020 and it turned out to be request for immigration medical report.

Request for evidence received by my local USCIS office in Dallas (from USPS tracking of my mail) on August 27th, 2020.

Status of I-485 (green card) application Changed to "New Card being produced) on September 2nd, 2020 about 5 mins ago. 

 Now, I want to take some time off to thanks so many people who were my sources of support in this group especially @sandranj, @Stillwinning!!!😊 and just about everyone who was of great help. I know I can not list up every one in here who helped but I just want to say thank you all. And for those who are still deep in the struggle, I want to say to you that, the best advise that I ever got from this forum is to be patient. Patience is Key. I wish y'all the very best in this struggle and I will continue to pray for y'all as usual. God bless y'all

congrtulationsssssssssss!!!!!!!!

[Sandra G. 5,043]

13 hours ago, FeDaniela said:

Hey guys

My attorney and I are shocked. My LPR abuser just got his US Citizenship today with a felony E (for stolen property) for this crime he was sentence to 12 month in jail he only serve 9 months all this on his record, my I-360 Vawa approved on record, 2 order of protection from me and his current girlfriend on record, Domestic Violence allegation on court from both of us on record. USCIS immigration system sometimes just surprises. My question is can this benefit me on my I-485 or long run US Citizenship do I need to request a change on my approval category from a Battered Spouse of an LPR to USC Battered Spouse? Anyone know?? Thanks 

If he became a U.S Citizen then you can apply for Citizenship within 3 years.

[FeDaniela 673]

2 minutes ago, sandranj said:

If he became a U.S Citizen then you can apply for Citizenship within 3 years.

Hey @sandranj This is music to my hear 😅.... Do i need to sent USCIS any proof of his US citizenship now? or when i apply for us citizenship. 

[June1888 59]

35 minutes ago, sandranj said:

my I-360 Vawa approved on record

I am wondering if my abuser also has my approved Vawa on his record? In other words, do all abusers with spouses with approved Vawa keep that on their record?

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

35 minutes ago, June1888 said:

I am wondering if my abuser also has my approved Vawa on his record? In other words, do all abusers with spouses with approved Vawa keep that on their record?

Highly doubt that since VAWA is protected! 💁

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, FeDaniela said:

Hey @sandranj This is music to my hear 😅.... Do i need to sent USCIS any proof of his US citizenship now? or when i apply for us citizenship. 

If you're able to present proof it will be great..but they can see he's a citizen so like Sandra said, after you receive your GC, you're eligible to naturalize 3yrs from that date instead of 5yrs! Congrats girl!😀🙌

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

7 hours ago, Iceman1 said:

Congrats, very happy for you. I'm in Dallas too. My case was transferred to the local office last month. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Hey Iceman..praying for the same grace for you. Keep the faith!🙌😊🙏

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

10 hours ago, 2020filer said:

Hi everyone! Does anybody have psychological evaluation tips? I got my evaluation today but not sure if it's good/bad or enough for my case. Any tips? Maybe articles or examples? Help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks! 

Psychological evaluations do not have a set template but rather should contain enough details for it to suffice and be acknowledged! The trauma you experienced can not be exactly how I experienced mine..read through what you have there..does it talk about the abuse you suffered ? How it affected you? Your response to counselling/therapy? And lastly referrals if needed? Then you know you have what you really need!👍