VAWA, Part 20

[A.DUBAI 23]

WARNING for everyone waiting on an interview for adjustment of status after a VAWA approval, once USCIS decides on your appointment date and time they are going to send you this information BY MAIL to the address you put in your paperwork THEY ARE NOT GOING TO SEND ANY EMAILS AND THEY ARE NOT UPDATING THE ONLINE STATUS TO SHOW YOU HAVE AN INTERVIEW COMING, please make sure USCIS have your right address or your lawyer's address, my lawyer's office called me few days ago to ask me if I knew that my interview is by the end of this month, I said NO I check my I-845 online status but it shows the same message since 2017, she said there office received a letter from USCIS notifying them about my interview ( I used my lawyers office address when filling I-845). please don't miss your interview because you moved out and forgot to notify and update USCIS about your new mailing address, my time line is below in case anyone needs to look at it, good luck to all of us.

 

- Filed for VAWA and I-845 concurrently ...............................December 2017.

- RFE related to VAWA ............................................................June 2019.

- VAWA approval (thank you SANDRANJ for all the help).....October 2019.

- I-845 interview .......................................................................October 2020.

[Tatsi0830 23]

for the folks who filed recently:

my I-360 was received 8/17 by uscis, I've got my Prima Facie today  10/13 

so it took almost 2 months basically 🙂

[2020filer 74]

Hi everyone! Today I received a notice that my VAWA petition was received! The notice doesn't say, however, whether my i-485 was changed to be tied to i-360. How do I find out? Is my AD/EAD still valid?

 

Speaking of the EAD card, I talked to a new employer today and they were asking so many questions on my EAD card and what happens with my petition etc.. Is it possible that they will deny my candidacy based on this uncertainty? Is it even legal? My current C09 EAD is valid until Sept. 2021. 

 

 

[A.DUBAI 23]

1 hour ago, 2020filer said:

Hi everyone! Today I received a notice that my VAWA petition was received! The notice doesn't say, however, whether my i-485 was changed to be tied to i-360. How do I find out? Is my AD/EAD still valid?

 

Speaking of the EAD card, I talked to a new employer today and they were asking so many questions on my EAD card and what happens with my petition etc.. Is it possible that they will deny my candidacy based on this uncertainty? Is it even legal? My current C09 EAD is valid until Sept. 2021. 

 

 

You gets separate notice from USCIS that they received your I-845, the whole point of filing concurrently is basically booking your spot in the long line of people waiting to adjust their status, so once your VAWA is approved, you I-845 is already in line ready for interview, the only time USCIS mention my I-845 and I360 being tied together is when they sent me approval notice for my VAWA and they said that they will contact me separately for the form I-845 that I filed with the VAWA.  regarding employment, my experience was not really positive, I used to be a mid level management executive in some of the biggest multinational American healthcare companies branches in Dubai, the same American companies I worked for while living in Dubai won't hire me to work the same exact job that I did in Dubai here in the US, even though I am already trained and familiar with the company and with years of experience  and a great track record, they asked many questions if I will need a visa in the future and they weren't sure about my situation and they didn't sound excited when I explained my EAD, or may be it is due to the fact that I have a Middle Eastern name and my work focus was on sales where people acceptance and liking is crucial for your success, I am not sure but after the HR lady said that I am a great fit for the role of marketing manager with $130K a year package the vice president declined my application and I never got the job, HR lady never got back to me or gave me a reason after she said all is perfect fit she will just get the vice president approval, I now work as a driver I make less than $60K a year, no regrets though I will succeed and overcome this, be strong and good luck hope this helps.

[Sparkle✨ 372]

2 hours ago, A.DUBAI said:

WARNING for everyone waiting on an interview for adjustment of status after a VAWA approval, once USCIS decides on your appointment date and time they are going to send you this information BY MAIL to the address you put in your paperwork THEY ARE NOT GOING TO SEND ANY EMAILS AND THEY ARE NOT UPDATING THE ONLINE STATUS TO SHOW YOU HAVE AN INTERVIEW COMING, please make sure USCIS have your right address or your lawyer's address, my lawyer's office called me few days ago to ask me if I knew that my interview is by the end of this month, I said NO I check my I-845 online status but it shows the same message since 2017, she said there office received a letter from USCIS notifying them about my interview ( I used my lawyers office address when filling I-845). please don't miss your interview because you moved out and forgot to notify and update USCIS about your new mailing address, my time line is below in case anyone needs to look at it, good luck to all of us.

 

- Filed for VAWA and I-845 concurrently ...............................December 2017.

- RFE related to VAWA ............................................................June 2019.

- VAWA approval (thank you SANDRANJ for all the help).....October 2019.

- I-845 interview .......................................................................October 2020.

It’s I-485 😂 not I-845! you made me cry with your consistent mistake lol

[Sparkle✨ 372]

11 hours ago, ponak98 said:

Hi there dear friends - sent an email to my congresswoman yesterday and still have not heard back. Did it via her website. There was no chance to attach my immigration documents. Do you recall how long it took for you to hear back and what documents did you share (360 and 485)?

•  

Yesterday was a federal holiday. You may hear back within the week. It doesn’t hurt to call their office too. You need to share case numbers of the petition you’re inquiring about via your Congressman 

Edited October 14, 2020 by Strife

[Blunt 167]

I want to confirm if this is true ,a lawyer told someone I knew that she could get her green card without marriage in Texas ..she said the lawyer told her that becuz she lives with the man for some years and they have children together and have properties together but not married that the lawyer can help her get green card ..the children they have are still in ages 1 or 2 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

@Akansean Yes NBC is located in Missouri. Yes it's perfectly normal to be asked for your birth certificate. Usually when your i360 is approved, your i485 is transferred to NBC where your file is vetted for any missing document in preparation for transition to your field office where it joins the queue for interview. So your file may have found it's way to your field office in Texas!😊👍

[Blunt 167]

4 hours ago, A.DUBAI said:

You gets separate notice from USCIS that they received your I-845, the whole point of filing concurrently is basically booking your spot in the long line of people waiting to adjust their status, so once your VAWA is approved, you I-845 is already in line ready for interview, the only time USCIS mention my I-845 and I360 being tied together is when they sent me approval notice for my VAWA and they said that they will contact me separately for the form I-845 that I filed with the VAWA.  regarding employment, my experience was not really positive, I used to be a mid level management executive in some of the biggest multinational American healthcare companies branches in Dubai, the same American companies I worked for while living in Dubai won't hire me to work the same exact job that I did in Dubai here in the US, even though I am already trained and familiar with the company and with years of experience  and a great track record, they asked many questions if I will need a visa in the future and they weren't sure about my situation and they didn't sound excited when I explained my EAD, or may be it is due to the fact that I have a Middle Eastern name and my work focus was on sales where people acceptance and liking is crucial for your success, I am not sure but after the HR lady said that I am a great fit for the role of marketing manager with $130K a year package the vice president declined my application and I never got the job, HR lady never got back to me or gave me a reason after she said all is perfect fit she will just get the vice president approval, I now work as a driver I make less than $60K a year, no regrets though I will succeed and overcome this, be strong and good luck hope this helps.

You drive uber ? 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

6 hours ago, 2020filer said:

Hi everyone! Today I received a notice that my VAWA petition was received! The notice doesn't say, however, whether my i-485 was changed to be tied to i-360. How do I find out? Is my AD/EAD still valid?

 

Speaking of the EAD card, I talked to a new employer today and they were asking so many questions on my EAD card and what happens with my petition etc.. Is it possible that they will deny my candidacy based on this uncertainty? Is it even legal? My current C09 EAD is valid until Sept. 2021. 

 

 

The notice doesn't say your i485 is tied to your i360. It never does. For most of us we found out through our congressperson/representatives. Your AP/EAD is valid. Why would you think it's not though?😏 As for your employer..as long as you have a valid work permit, they're supposed to consider you..however some employers prefer persons with more stability..i.e permanent resident..I hope in your case it works in your favor.👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

6 hours ago, Tatsi0830 said:

for the folks who filed recently:

my I-360 was received 8/17 by uscis, I've got my Prima Facie today  10/13 

so it took almost 2 months basically 🙂

Good! Now the journey begins. It can only get better!😊👍

[ValeryK 29]

17 hours ago, Apolo said:

Good afternoon VJ Family i wanna share a good news. Finally  got an update on my EAD Renewal; 

 

New Card Is Being Produced

On October 13, 2020, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number, and will mail it to the address you gave us.

 

Can someone please advice how long does it usually takes to have the card in hand, i have ben given time until October 23, 2020 to have it otherwise i will lose my job

 

here is. my timeline; 

 

My documents were send to the USCIS on 02/10/2020

Case History

• 10/06/2020
  

  On October 6, 2020, your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, referral number  was completed.

• 10/06/2020
  

  On October 6, 2020, we sent a response to your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, referral number 

• 10/05/2020
  

  On October 5, 2020, your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, referral number , was assigned to an officer for response.

• 04/17/2020
  

  The fingerprints relating to your Form I-765 Application for Employment Authorization, were taken.

• 03/27/2020
  

  We received your case and waived the filing fee for your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization.

 

Congratulations! Were you renewing through VSC or NBC? 

[ValeryK 29]

8 hours ago, Tatsi0830 said:

for the folks who filed recently:

my I-360 was received 8/17 by uscis, I've got my Prima Facie today  10/13 

so it took almost 2 months basically 🙂

Congratulations! They received my I-360 on July 15, but I haven’t received prima facie yet. 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

@Apolo you will get the card before the 23rd hopefully..don't stress too much now that the card is already produced and most likely on it's way to you.😊👍

[Apolo 314]

1 hour ago, ValeryK said:

Congratulations! Were you renewing through VSC or NBC? 

Through VSC