VAWA, Part 19

[trishytrish 15]

Hello. Since I have the prima facie, I’m thinking about getting Medicaid. I know it won’t affect my I-485 when I apply. But will it affect me in the future when I apply for citizenship? 

[DeadliftingDad 3]

21 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

You seem to have thrown a new light into your situation...the part where you said you don't see things working out is new...this is your statement based on empirical evidence..something you have gone through..and probably still going through. Well in this new light..I wouldn't advise anyone..not even an enemy to pitch their tent on a shifting ground! You first gave me the impression that he was just borderline abusive..due to his depression..anyway no one can tell you what to do at the end of the day..you are the one who's wearing the shoes and know where it hurts! Make up your mind. You can file for work permit i765 C9 category that will enable you work pending when a decision is made on your case! Also in future and personally..it's best to take advice from persons who are in healthy relationships in every sense of the word. People can't give what they don't have! I'm just saying! Well you can insist to your attorney, that you would like to file the i765 C9 EAD or you can wait like he said to get the receipt notice for the one already sent out! This journey requires patience..inculcate it into your mindset. For your situation...you need to make up your mind...💁

Thanks for the reply, StillWinning.  Thank you

 

Can you go into further detail about the differences between i765 C9 and what I might have filed for? From what I can read, it seems to be the same thing when I filed for my I-130/I-485 AoS?

 

And yes, I know I do need to make up my mind.  However, I'm trying to choose the best possible option for me for the long run

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, DeadliftingDad said:

Thanks for the reply, StillWinning.  Thank you

 

Can you go into further detail about the differences between i765 C9 and what I might have filed for? From what I can read, it seems to be the same thing when I filed for my I-130/I-485 AoS?

 

And yes, I know I do need to make up my mind.  However, I'm trying to choose the best possible option for me for the long run

The I-765 C9 category is the work permit which enables you to work..and you're able to get it because you filed I-485 which is to adjust status..and you're able to adjust status because you're married to either a U.S. citizen or Greencard holder..enabling them to petition for you the alien relative(spouse) using the form I-130! Now what you filed is the adjustment of status (I-485)..to get your permanent residency! You're eligible for the C9 EAD (work permit) by using the form I-765..which you didn't file! 

 

I-360 is the VAWA form...and for people who filed for VAWA, they get C31 work permit when the case is approved and not before! I hope it's clear now.💁

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, trishytrish said:

Hello. Since I have the prima facie, I’m thinking about getting Medicaid. I know it won’t affect my I-485 when I apply. But will it affect me in the future when I apply for citizenship? 

No it won't! VAWA petitioners are not affected by the public charge rule! Your route to citizenship is still through VAWA as you got your GC through the petition in the first place!👍

[DeadliftingDad 3]

39 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

The I-765 C9 category is the work permit which enables you to work..and you're able to get it because you filed I-485 which is to adjust status..and you're able to adjust status because you're married to either a U.S. citizen or Greencard holder..enabling them to petition for you the alien relative(spouse) using the form I-130! Now what you filed is the adjustment of status (I-485)..to get your permanent residency! You're eligible for the C9 EAD (work permit) by using the form I-765..which you didn't file! 

 

I-360 is the VAWA form...and for people who filed for VAWA, they get C31 work permit when the case is approved and not before! I hope it's clear now.💁

Thank you for clarifying. But my lawyer has already filed the I-765 with my papers, so now it is just a waiting game.

 

After doing some more research I have concluded it is simply best to wait and see what happens. I have gone too far into this process to back out if things are tolerable right now

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, DeadliftingDad said:

Thank you for clarifying. But my lawyer has already filed the I-765 with my papers, so now it is just a waiting game.

 

After doing some more research I have concluded it is simply best to wait and see what happens. I have gone too far into this process to back out if things are tolerable right now

Whatever floats your boat lady! This is the reason I noted you weren't in any imminent danger because people who are in danger mostly flee! In all I wish you nothing but the best! Stay safe.❤👍

[Spiderman_us 0]

13 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

I'm female😀 and you're most welcome! You don't have to understand why a bee stings..it's in their nature! Focus on healing and moving on! Someone who truly deserves you will come through!❤🙏 Life's a journey, we just have to keep going!👍

I hope everything will be ok, I want a normal life.

[Hritik Rohail 103]

10 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

No it doesn't complicate VAWA at all..it's even recommended for ease towards obtaining your Greencard. Well it's possible your i485 is being synched with your VAWA...but the smart way to be sure like I suggested earlier is to enquire through your congressperson! If this is the case, that is..if it's put on hold, then you do not need to file a fresh petition!😊👍

@Stillwinning!!!😊What in case ,the USCIS approved EAD category C09 basis on the pending I 485 ?  I want to say the approval of work authorization was in fact a proof to the fact that I 485 application is pending and not denied. please comment

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

4 hours ago, Hritik Rohail said:

@Stillwinning!!!😊What in case ,the USCIS approved EAD category C09 basis on the pending I 485 ?  I want to say the approval of work authorization was in fact a proof to the fact that I 485 application is pending and not denied. please comment

The only way you can be eligible for C9 EAD is if you have a pending i485..you can't get C9 EAD if the i485 is denied! Even if in some mix up you get it before the petition is denied, the C9 EAD will be invalidated!👍

[Optimistic1986 146]

Hi @Stillwinning!!!😊 I’ve lived in the city but moved here in Upstate last October 2018 for work. If I’ll ask for a congressperson’s help to inquire about my case, should I ask from the city or here Upstate? I didn’t request from USCIS an address change bec it’ll slow down my case again. My mails go to my sister’s apartment where I’ve lived before. 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 hours ago, Optimistic1986 said:

Hi @Stillwinning!!!😊 I’ve lived in the city but moved here in Upstate last October 2018 for work. If I’ll ask for a congressperson’s help to inquire about my case, should I ask from the city or here Upstate? I didn’t request from USCIS an address change bec it’ll slow down my case again. My mails go to my sister’s apartment where I’ve lived before. 

Hi dear..I believe these people work within their districts/jurisdiction! So my reasoning will be for you to enquire through the one you've been using before..which is your district on paper! You should know that USCIS requires that you update your address with them when you move...not sure how you're going about this..even though I understand your reason..It's just the right thing to do though!👍

[gurgen 58]

Hi all again, 

 

In 5 days, my wait for the interview to be scheduled will be 18 months since my I-360 was approved on 3rd of Jan, 2019. So, I've reached out my Congresswoman's Office(Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), and asked them to step in to see why my case's been taking too long. I filled out some forms and started waiting. Finally I've got an answer from them but it's no help at all. Here's what I received; 

 

"In response to my inquiry on your behalf, I have received the following information:
 

"USCIS records indicate that the applicant requires an interview in relation to the case in question. Due to the uncertainty of the current COVID-19 situation we are unable to provide a precise interview date and time. Once a date becomes available, the applicant will be notified accordingly."

 

I appreciate the opportunity to be of service.  Please let me know if you have any questions and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance."

 

Should I bother myself to take any other actions or just give up and wait endlessly?

 

Thank you all...

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

12 minutes ago, gurgen said:

Hi all again, 

 

In 5 days, my wait for the interview to be scheduled will be 18 months since my I-360 was approved on 3rd of Jan, 2019. So, I've reached out my Congresswoman's Office(Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez), and asked them to step in to see why my case's been taking too long. I filled out some forms and started waiting. Finally I've got an answer from them but it's no help at all. Here's what I received; 

 

"In response to my inquiry on your behalf, I have received the following information:
 

"USCIS records indicate that the applicant requires an interview in relation to the case in question. Due to the uncertainty of the current COVID-19 situation we are unable to provide a precise interview date and time. Once a date becomes available, the applicant will be notified accordingly."

 

I appreciate the opportunity to be of service.  Please let me know if you have any questions and please do not hesitate to contact me if I can be of further assistance."

 

Should I bother myself to take any other actions or just give up and wait endlessly?

 

Thank you all...

Obviously any further action will be futile in that they have communicated clearly that the delay isn't their making! You'll just have to wait...👍

[GreenB 111]

On 6/26/2020 at 6:51 PM, Kersac said:

I will suggest you renew both. C31 will cost $410 to renew. My C31 expires in November 2020 and I sent a renewal June 4th, 2020 (5 months earlier) and I just received my NOA for it. C09 is free to renew so go ahead and renew it as well. I have seen 2 people I think who sent renewal of C09 and were told by USCIS to renew their C31 instead since they already have an approved VAWA but those are very few cases and I dont know why. But the majority dont have that problem. So send in renewal for both the C31 and C09 in 2 different envolopes to USCIS as soon as you possibly can. 

I’m just curious...why renew both? It just creates extra workload for USCIS and I can’t see the benefit of having both...

 

I’m not criticizing, just trying to understand the underlying logic of it

[Kersac 115]

1 minute ago, GreenB said:

I’m just curious...why renew both? It just creates extra workload for USCIS and I can’t see the benefit of having both...

 

I’m not criticizing, just trying to understand the underlying logic of it

Great observation. The logical thing to do is renew the C09 which is free. However, i have come across about 2 people who for some reason wanted to renew their C09 after VAWA approval and were specifically ask by UDCIS to renew the C31 instead since VAWA is approved. So I dont know any clear cut policy about this and given that USCIS is very messy at times. It will give me more peace of mind applying for both. If C09 which free is rejected, C31 is guaranteed to go come through regardless. That's my logic.