VAWA, Part 19

[FirstTimer 93]

10 minutes ago, Apolo said:

We all are praying for that, hopefully things will start to move soon so we can hopefully get approved and start a new chapter in our life.

You guys are lucky enough. I am still struggling hard to submit my complete package by the end of next Month.

hope I might hear back from Vermont service center soon.

[Apolo 314]

6 minutes ago, FirstTimer said:

You guys are lucky enough. I am still struggling hard to submit my complete package by the end of next Month.

hope I might hear back from Vermont service center soon.

I really hope for the best outcome for your case, if there is anything that we can do just ask and if we can we will help you.. There are truly amazing people in this forum that helped so many people. 

[FirstTimer 93]

4 minutes ago, Apolo said:

I really hope for the best outcome for your case, if there is anything that we can do just ask and if we can we will help you.. There are truly amazing people in this forum that helped so many people. 

Thanks for the best wishes. I will definitely ask my question if required. I know people in this forum are very helpful 

[Hritik Rohail 103]

6 hours ago, Dordor1 said:

Hey VAWA family, 

How are you you guys doing? I hope all is in the best health at this time as health comes first. Right?
 Been quiet because I’ve been stressing. My VAWA attorney told me I have to fight against an annulment. Now this other attorney told me to leave the annulment alone and let it default. Then use it to show how my husband is just mean towards me. The other attorney also said if I fight it, and have to testify, then USCIS can look at both my husband’s and I testimony then decide who to believe. I’m here not knowing what to do. 

In so many words, I'll strongly recommend you to listen to Attorney Sandranj---No attorney can come close to her, if we talk about VAWA litigation. However  in the end, you've to make your own decision as to whom to listen?

[Angor 3]

Hi, everyone,

Can anyone make a guess of what is going on with my petition? I already wrote here about my case, but nothing has changed yet. My case has been pending for 3 years. I filed it in October 2017. The website showed that it was approved, but no notice followed. The congressman found out and told me that the uscis told her that it was a computer mistake and the petition was undergoing the security background check. After a couple of months they informed the congressman that there was a mistake and my petition was routinely processed, no background checks. After a couple of months after that they informed me on the website that my I-485 was transferred to another office and said that they sent a notice on that with the instructions. I never received that letter. When I did the online inquiry on the undelivered notice I got an answer in the email that they are "completing the adjudication of the petition". But my question in the inquiry was to send me a copy  of the notice and what office they transferred my petition to. After that I asked the congressmen to inquire again on the status of my petition. The congressman had to wait for 2 weeks before they dropped her a line saying that my I-360 petition was undergoing security check. On the uscis website it says since May 2020 that they are arranging the documents for an officer for review. My i-485 was sent from Georgia when I was still applying for I-130. I am male, by the way. So, it goes like that: - approved-not approved-background check-no background check-just pending-background check. I know you could tell a lot more stories of how they treat us and waste our lives in endless and unreasonable waiting. What I want to ask you is what do you think about this case? Maybe they marinate me for so long because they just won't approve my case and are waiting for some excuse to deny it? Or they hope I would go home and never let back? Any ideas on this circus show?  

[i-need-help-pls 72]

Hello my family, I went to see my Attorney and I discovered that USCIS sent back my two Work Authorization permit application he filled in 2018 because I don't pay filing fees. We completed another form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and I-131, Application for Travel Document ( Combo ).  He asked me to bring money order of $410 USCIS application fee. 

 

My Question: Do I need to pay for form I-131 or $410 is good for the combo ? 

[Ana FL 242]

2 hours ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello my family, I went to see my Attorney and I discovered that USCIS sent back my two Work Authorization permit application he filled in 2018 because I don't pay filing fees. We completed another form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization and I-131, Application for Travel Document ( Combo ).  He asked me to bring money order of $410 USCIS application fee. 

 

My Question: Do I need to pay for form I-131 or $410 is good for the combo ? 

Do you have a pending I-485? If so, there is no need to pay.

[i-need-help-pls 72]

6 minutes ago, Ana FL said:

Do you have a pending I-485? If so, there is no need to pay.

Yes, I have pending I-485 but we have sent 2 applications but returned because of non payment of fees.  That's why he suggested we must pay now.  

[Ana FL 242]

38 minutes ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Yes, I have pending I-485 but we have sent 2 applications but returned because of non payment of fees.  That's why he suggested we must pay now.  

You are not supposed to pay. Is he sending the receipt from your I-485 with the application? It happened to me one time and I wrote a cover letter saying I didn’t have to pay since I had a pending I-485, included a copy of it and the page on their website that says those with pending I-485 don’t need to pay. They accepted  it.

or did you file I-485 with a fee waiver?

Edited July 31, 2020 by Ana FL

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

4 hours ago, Angor said:

Hi, everyone,

Can anyone make a guess of what is going on with my petition? I already wrote here about my case, but nothing has changed yet. My case has been pending for 3 years. I filed it in October 2017. The website showed that it was approved, but no notice followed. The congressman found out and told me that the uscis told her that it was a computer mistake and the petition was undergoing the security background check. After a couple of months they informed the congressman that there was a mistake and my petition was routinely processed, no background checks. After a couple of months after that they informed me on the website that my I-485 was transferred to another office and said that they sent a notice on that with the instructions. I never received that letter. When I did the online inquiry on the undelivered notice I got an answer in the email that they are "completing the adjudication of the petition". But my question in the inquiry was to send me a copy  of the notice and what office they transferred my petition to. After that I asked the congressmen to inquire again on the status of my petition. The congressman had to wait for 2 weeks before they dropped her a line saying that my I-360 petition was undergoing security check. On the uscis website it says since May 2020 that they are arranging the documents for an officer for review. My i-485 was sent from Georgia when I was still applying for I-130. I am male, by the way. So, it goes like that: - approved-not approved-background check-no background check-just pending-background check. I know you could tell a lot more stories of how they treat us and waste our lives in endless and unreasonable waiting. What I want to ask you is what do you think about this case? Maybe they marinate me for so long because they just won't approve my case and are waiting for some excuse to deny it? Or they hope I would go home and never let back? Any ideas on this circus show?  

So sorry you are going through this! Sounds typical of USCIS! All over the place..a mess! Unfortunately if you're undergoing security checks, you'll just have to be patient as there's little you or anyone can do about it! Just crazy..but it's always resolved at some point. Wait for it dear!👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

49 minutes ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Yes, I have pending I-485 but we have sent 2 applications but returned because of non payment of fees.  That's why he suggested we must pay now.  

Although it has never happened to me..but I've read here that some people had to pay to get their petitions processed! Kinda strange since no payment is required if there's an underlying i485 petition!💁 Perhaps you should pay to not risk a third rejection?

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

53 minutes ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Yes, I have pending I-485 but we have sent 2 applications but returned because of non payment of fees.  That's why he suggested we must pay now.  

...And yes if there was a fee waiver for the initial i485 petition then the rejection for non payment is justified! Still there were folks here who paid initially but encountered same frustration as you now..they said they had to pay for it to move forward..must be some type of oversight or admin mix up..or whatever! It's crazy!💁

[Mercyme 271]

22 hours ago, Apolo said:

Good afternoon VJ Family, i have a question to ask you. Did anyone that has recently filed for EAD Renewal received their EAD Renewal and if so how long did it take and which category did you all filed? 

Thank you.

Mine took 2 months and it was C09

Edited July 31, 2020 by Godschild

[FeDaniela 673]

3 hours ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Yes, I have pending I-485 but we have sent 2 applications but returned because of non payment of fees.  That's why he suggested we must pay now.  

If you initially paid for your I-485 fee, than renewal should be without fee, But if you sent you I-485 with a fee waiver, than your Renewal need to be paid or sent it with a fee waiver. USCIS recently is sending back I-765 renewal asking for fee even though I-485 fee was paid, need to resend with a copy of I-485 receipt  and a letter explaining. I did it with mine and it was accepted and renew. 

Edited July 31, 2020 by FeDaniela

[FeDaniela 673]

USCIS Annouce Forms Fee Raise 20% from is current price. Also said Fee waiver will be also limited this will be Implemented October 2, 2020 Here is the List 

https://s3.amazonaws.com/public-inspection.federalregister.gov/2020-16389.pdf 

 

I-485  $1,140  New $1,1130 (down  )

I-765 $410  New $550.00

I-131 $575 New $590

N400 $640 New $1,160 (online) $1,170 (paper filling)