VAWA, Part 20

[shiva32 240]

Hello all, this is a valuable forum, better info than what many lawyers can provide. I hope to both contribute and learn in this forum.

My details: 

filed I-360 Nov 12 2019

Prima facie  issued January 10, 2020

filed I485, I765 and I131 packet on february 24, 2020 (used c31 on EAD application, stupid lawyer)

Got EAD approved in mid june 2020 after new i765 filed with C9 category in April (thanks to all the info on this forum)

(had contacted senator in April and requested emergency EAD from USCIS through senator for humanitarian reasons)

Received I-485 transfer notice on September 30, 2020 ( transferred from VSC to NBC) . Notice stated this transfer was in order to speed up processing. 

Received AOS (I485) and I765 biometrics notice on November 2, 2020; biometrics done on November 20, 2020. 

My I-360 case status has no changes on it, Still states "case was received" as of today. 

Does this mean the VAWA I360 is approved and case status is just not updated online? What kind of processing do they need to do with I485 before I360 is approved?  

Hope someone can throw light on this based on their experience. 

 

I would also be happy to answer questions of other people on this long journey, in as far as I understand the process. 

 

 

 

Edited October 23, 2020 by shiva32

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 minutes ago, Salyeen said:

I have it he wrote in it that I been abused and the type of abuse and what I do have of sickness that the abuser causes and been transferred to get some Psychiatric Medicines 

 

I don’t know if this what u mean 

 

And I’m still treating by the doctor 

You do not have to worry about anything! You have the report...and are attending therapy..that's great! You are alright. Absolutely nothing to fret about! Remember cindy told her story? Approved without psychological evaluation? This might be rare but it happened! I don't encourage anyone to overlook it as it's an important part of the petition..but in this particular journey, I've seen folks who have little approved, and those with a lot turned down! Just do your best and leave the rest for the Almighty!!!🙏😊👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

7 minutes ago, shiva32 said:

Hello all, this is a valuable forum, better info than what many lawyers can provide. I hope to both contribute and learn in this forum.

My details: 

filed I-360 Nov 12 2019

Prima facie  issued January 10, 2020

filed I485, I765 and I131 packet on february 24, 2020 (used c31 on EAD application, stupid lawyer)

Got EAD approved in mid june 2020 after new i765 filed with C9 category in April (thanks to all the info on this forum)

(had contacted senator in April and requested emergency EAD from USCIS through senator for humanitarian reasons)

Received I-485 transfer notice on September 30, 2020 ( transferred from VSC to NBC) . Notice stated this transfer was in order to speed up processing. 

Received AOS (I485) and I765 biometrics notice on November 2, 2020; biometrics done on November 20, 2020. 

My I-360 case status has no changes on it, Still states "case was received" as of today. 

Does this mean the VAWA I360 is approved and case status is just not updated online? What kind of processing do they need to do with I485 before I360 is approved?  

Hope someone can throw light on this based on their experience. 

 

I would also be happy to answer questions of other people on this long journey, in as far as I understand the process. 

 

 

 

Be aware that vawa takes about 18-24months to be adjudicated! Your i485 regardless of where it was transferred to will only be attended to after a decision is reached on your i360! If your i360 is approved, it will be updated in the case status online. From your narrative, looks like it's very much still pending! I wish you all the best..patience helps a great deal here.👍

[shiva32 240]

2 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Be aware that vawa takes about 18-24months to be adjudicated! Your i485 regardless of where it was transferred to will only be attended to after a decision is reached on your i360! If your i360 is approved, it will be updated in the case status online. From your narrative, looks like it's very much still pending! I wish you all the best..patience helps a great deal here.👍

Thank you very much for your insight and support, Stillwinning. 

[isurvived 98]

Hello all,

 

I applied for new i765 combo card in Sept. I got my receipt notice. My case was updated yesterday to show fingerprints were taken. In my experience with c31, my case is usually approved right after my case is adjusted with above status. 

 

My question is, is it possible they are about to approve my combo card? Or it's the first step for c9 category. Any useful info will ease my tension. 

 

Ps: I didn't know i could apply for a combo card until I started reading here in July. I'm paying my lawyer a lot, but no useful info. Thanks to everyone on this site

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

6 minutes ago, isurvived said:

Hello all,

 

I applied for new i765 combo card in Sept. I got my receipt notice. My case was updated yesterday to show fingerprints were taken. In my experience with c31, my case is usually approved right after my case is adjusted with above status. 

 

My question is, is it possible they are about to approve my combo card? Or it's the first step for c9 category. Any useful info will ease my tension. 

 

Ps: I didn't know i could apply for a combo card until I started reading here in July. I'm paying my lawyer a lot, but no useful info. Thanks to everyone on this site

It's a standard update to reflect that your fingerprint in the system is being used. It's definitely in process..moving along..usually takes anywhere from 4-7 months to be ready!👍

[Restez Forts 107]

19 minutes ago, shiva32 said:

Hello all, this is a valuable forum, better info than what many lawyers can provide. I hope to both contribute and learn in this forum.

My details: 

filed I-360 Nov 12 2019

Prima facie  issued January 10, 2020

filed I485, I765 and I131 packet on february 24, 2020 (used c31 on EAD application, stupid lawyer)

Got EAD approved in mid june 2020 after new i765 filed with C9 category in April (thanks to all the info on this forum)

(had contacted senator in April and requested emergency EAD from USCIS through senator for humanitarian reasons)

Received I-485 transfer notice on September 30, 2020 ( transferred from VSC to NBC) . Notice stated this transfer was in order to speed up processing. 

Received AOS (I485) and I765 biometrics notice on November 2, 2020; biometrics done on November 20, 2020. 

My I-360 case status has no changes on it, Still states "case was received" as of today. 

Does this mean the VAWA I360 is approved and case status is just not updated online? What kind of processing do they need to do with I485 before I360 is approved?  

Hope someone can throw light on this based on their experience. 

 

I would also be happy to answer questions of other people on this long journey, in as far as I understand the process. 

 

 

 

First of all, welcome!

I'm sure many would like to know what humanitarian reasons you used to speed your EAD and did your lawyer do this for you or did you do this by yourself?

 

No processing for 485 will happen until 360 is approved. Since your 485 has already been transferred to NBC, yes, I see why you would think 360 has been approved but someone forgot to update. That's how it seems to me too. Just wait see, Hopefully that's the case.

[isurvived 98]

1 minute ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

It's a standard update to reflect that your fingerprint in the system is being used. It's definitely in process..moving along..usually takes anywhere from 4-7 months to be ready!👍

Wow! 4-7 months? I really hope my GC is out before then. Cause i360 was approved Sept 2018. The wait is exhausting.

 

Thanks for the response @Stillwinning!!!😊

[shiva32 240]

1 minute ago, Restez Forts said:

First of all, welcome!

I'm sure many would like to know what humanitarian reasons you used to speed your EAD and did your lawyer do this for you or did you do this by yourself?

 

No processing for 485 will happen until 360 is approved. Since your 485 has already been transferred to NBC, yes, I see why you would think 360 has been approved but someone forgot to update. That's how it seems to me too. Just wait see, Hopefully that's the case.

Thank you for your insight, Restez Forts. 

Humanitarian reasons: I am frontline healthcare worker for COVID response, got letter from employer regarding this. 

[shiva32 240]

Just now, shiva32 said:

Thank you for your insight, Restez Forts. 

Humanitarian reasons: I am frontline healthcare worker for COVID response, got letter from employer regarding this. 

sorry, forgot to mention, I do have a lawyer in my case, but I did all of this research myself. The lawyer filed under C31 initially, that's what delayed the EAD in the first place. Please google "expedite criteria uscis" to see the reasons that USCIS might consider to expedite any petition that doesn't have premium processing. I framed my EAD expedite request based on the expedite criteria and sent it through senator's office. 

[MariFD 34]

5 hours ago, Restez Forts said:

I don't think there is such a thing. If IO asks about abuse, you just keep your answer short and polite. Hopefully they will move on. 

 

At the same time if you feel things are going badly you can ask for a supervisor, but that to me, seems like it could cause more delays. Since they might reschedule your appointment.

 

Most IO don't go there. Let's pray you get one of those.

Can my daughter go with me to help me translate? 

[MariFD 34]

Hey everyone! Happy Friday! 

I have my i485 interview in 3 weeks. My question is can I take a relative , my daughter , to help me translate ? 

 Or will they not allow it. I tried to find information online and all I found was that it depends on the officer. Does anyone have any experience or have an idea ? Thanks 

 

[Engineering-rocks 212]

9 minutes ago, MariFD said:

Hey everyone! Happy Friday! 

I have my i485 interview in 3 weeks. My question is can I take a relative , my daughter , to help me translate ? 

 Or will they not allow it. I tried to find information online and all I found was that it depends on the officer. Does anyone have any experience or have an idea ? Thanks 

 

I wouldn't do it if I were you. Quote from an article:

 

The guidelines also give USCIS the power to disqualify someone from serving as interpreter, if the person is not sufficiently fluent in both English and in the interviewee’s language and able to interpret competently, impartially, and without bias. This means that, for example, a family member with a personal interest in the outcome of the case might not be allowed to serve as interpreter. In fact, USCIS explicitly says within its guidelines that “family members will generally be disfavored as interpreters if there is another qualified interpreter available to the customer.”

 

 

[MariFD 34]

28 minutes ago, Engineering-rocks said:

I wouldn't do it if I were you. Quote from an article:

 

The guidelines also give USCIS the power to disqualify someone from serving as interpreter, if the person is not sufficiently fluent in both English and in the interviewee’s language and able to interpret competently, impartially, and without bias. This means that, for example, a family member with a personal interest in the outcome of the case might not be allowed to serve as interpreter. In fact, USCIS explicitly says within its guidelines that “family members will generally be disfavored as interpreters if there is another qualified interpreter available to the customer.”

 

 

Thats what I found as well online. I hope some people here know of they were able to or not. 

[Restez Forts 107]

51 minutes ago, MariFD said:

Can my daughter go with me to help me translate? 

I highly doubt you  are allowed to bring your daughter to translate. You could call their 800 number and ask.