VAWA, Part 20

[2020filer 74]

1 hour ago, isurvived said:

Just tell them you have GC EAD. I have been picking up temporary roles. 6months contract, 12 months contract etc. Some companies may take a change on you and offer you full time positions. I have been living well since I got my EAD last year after over 5years of not working. You still have working status even though it's temporary for now. Good luck

Ugh the industry I work in usually only gives full-time offers. Going into this my only hope was that I will switch jobs. Now it is all doomed. I am so frustrated. I see no point in anything right now with all my efforts not even paying off... So bad. I wish I knew that they discriminate against EADs vs GCs.

[isurvived 98]

33 minutes ago, 2020filer said:

Ugh the industry I work in usually only gives full-time offers. Going into this my only hope was that I will switch jobs. Now it is all doomed. I am so frustrated. I see no point in anything right now with all my efforts not even paying off... So bad. I wish I knew that they discriminate against EADs vs GCs.

My industry gives me that flexibility to find temporary jobs. But just keep applying. No long stories, just tell them your EAD will be renewed if your GC is not ready by the expiration date. Please be hopeful, we will all overcome this soon.

[Sandra G. 5,043]

22 hours ago, Braveheart123 said:

I have a question what happen if at the interview this mistake is not clear or you said that  you didn’t work illegally and later on they found that you worked illegally what will be the consequences for that feeling scared 

The person who made the mistake MUST correct the mistake  during the  interview!!!

[西苑二楼 125]

Folks, it appears that it now takes 16-21 months to process VAWA. Let’s all stay positive. 

[Sandra G. 5,043]

14 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. 

 

 

If your I-485 was not denied then your I-765 is still valid, and of course you need to check the expiration date.

[Apolo 314]

6 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Oh it's your bday? Go shawty, itz ur bday..we gon party and sip bacardi boo!🌟✨🌟😀🌹💐🌼🌸🌻🌹🌺 Don't worry your card will be the special gift!🎁 have a blast hon.❤

hope so and hope to pass y GC Interview as well 🙏🤞

[Apolo 314]

6 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Oh it's your bday? Go shawty, itz ur bday..we gon party and sip bacardi boo!🌟✨🌟😀🌹💐🌼🌸🌻🌹🌺 Don't worry your card will be the special gift!🎁 have a blast hon.❤

and we can def do that do one big ### gathering ❤️

[Mish20 36]

2 hours ago, Kiesel said:

how is unauthorized work forgiven?

I guess it's not a secret that life is very expensive even to the authorities, so given some circumstances they are willing to forgive unauthorized work and unlawful presence. It's much smaller offense than hiding it. Even without anyone else to support, bills are piling up and a meal last only so long.

 

It is vise to disclose every place that you've received paycheck or any traceable contract job, even under the table jobs (don't count that 20 bucks you've got moving someone's lawn, but you get the idea:).

 

Joke aside.

You can't afford any little discrepancy to discredit your application. Once caught in lie, you'll be deemed inadmissible. It's much harder matter to overcome. There is no white lie in USCIS. The stakes are too high and most of Vawa filers will get only one chance to file.

A friend of mine, lawyer, said to me: It's better to be truthful 100%, no matter what, and be ready to explain yourself, than to close this door pretty much for good. With proper timely honest affidavit you can overcome pretty much everything within reason.

All the documents are filed to the best of knowledge and ability at the time of signing. And they know it. An honest mistake or a typo can be corrected if addressed on time. It should not be a problem.

 

We all know or heard of someone, that 'forgot' to mention some crucial info in the application or added something to make it look better and streamline the process, but in the end all hidden may come forth at any time. Even a passport can be revoked if the 'forgotten' detail is dire enough. Unfortunately this will never go out of style, always someone will think they're better and try to cut in line. We need to be strong and resist the temptation. One little tick on 'Citizen' or 'Permanent resident' on an application can turn things 180 real quick years later. Can't have that!

 

To be honest I think next best thing after no unauthorized employment at all is to show some work history with big chunk of earnings going to taxes, just like anyone else.

 

As for HR dept talk, hope they will be satisfied if you tell them that you are waiting on GC which is taking some time and your EAD is to be renewed unlimited times until you get it. As a proof show NOA for your I-765 that states automatic extension for 180 days. On top, I hope they will be courteous to people waiting for their EAD or GC to arrive and be satisfied with E-Verify check or printed self-check. At least that's my wishful thinking. Can't take it away form me lol😁

 

Good luck to all lovely people here!!! October is still young, hoping for many more happy screenshots of approvals, whether from prima facie (Wooohooo @Tatsi0830) or passed interviews. Hope for lots of cards printing and sent our way. 2020 owes us at least this much hahhahahahaha

[lolaB998 128]

5 hours ago, A.DUBAI said:

I applied for many positions with different companies, with no success ( my resume mentioned my immigration situation as pending green card ) but this specific situation I explained above was the closest I got to actually getting the job after I had a first interview with the HR, everything went well until I mentioned my EAD and pending green card. You should receive separate notice for the I-485 shortly after filing it but please understand the delay in everything due to Covid, so you should receive this notice in a month or two from filing the I-485 it basically tells you ok we got your application. and you won’t hear from them again until the VAWA is approved then they tell you in VAWA approval notice we will get back to you regarding your pending I485, this was my experience, your might be little different. I am sorry about your situation, my advice is take any decent job you can get your hands on don’t be too picky, it is nice to have an income and show your tax return in the adjustment of status interview and show that you are not a liability, good luck and be strong. 

I was in a similar situation. I was scared when I just got my first EAD and I was mentioning it to every employer and not many companies were ok with that. I recently switched jobs and I didn't even mention my GC situation during the interview. I only disclosed it to HR when they asked and when filing I-9 forms. There were no issues or questions about it. You have the right to work with a valid EAD and a pending GC should not be a problem for most employers

[dreamer1 320]

18 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. 

 

 

Hey... no. Just be calm and tell them
 

My Adjustment Of Status is pending and I am waiting in line for USCIS to approve my petition. I have the legal right to work til 2021, it is something I regularly get renewed and is regular procedure with USCIS. I will keep the HR notified of changes periodically and as needed. I do not need you to file a petition for me and do not anticipate it either.” 
 

that is what I said. 
you DONT need to explain what kind of case you have, it’s not their business. All they need to know is that you can work legally and that they don’t need to petition for you. 
 

just be nice, complain in a joking way how USCIS is so slow.. etc etc

 

YOUR TONE IS IMP IN THIS CONVERSATION. Be confident and friendly

 

 

[2020filer 74]

7 minutes ago, dreamer1 said:

Hey... no. Just be calm and tell them
 

My Adjustment Of Status is pending and I am waiting in line for USCIS to approve my petition. I have the legal right to work til 2021, it is something I regularly get renewed and is regular procedure with USCIS. I will keep the HR notified of changes periodically and as needed. I do not need you to file a petition for me and do not anticipate it either.” 
 

that is what I said. 
you DONT need to explain what kind of case you have, it’s not their business. All they need to know is that you can work legally and that they don’t need to petition for you. 
 

just be nice, complain in a joking way how USCIS is so slow.. etc etc

 

YOUR TONE IS IMP IN THIS CONVERSATION. Be confident and friendly

 

 

This makes sense, next time I will say that. This was my first interview and although it was really hard to get, I hope I get another chance somewhere else. 

[dreamer1 320]

9 hours ago, Apolo said:

Thank you dear that just made my bday even better  you are such a blessing ❤️

Happy birthday dear 🍾🎊🎂

[dreamer1 320]

5 hours ago, A.DUBAI said:

I applied for many positions with different companies, with no success ( my resume mentioned my immigration situation as pending green card ) but this specific situation I explained above was the closest I got to actually getting the job after I had a first interview with the HR, everything went well until I mentioned my EAD and pending green card. You should receive separate notice for the I-485 shortly after filing it but please understand the delay in everything due to Covid, so you should receive this notice in a month or two from filing the I-485 it basically tells you ok we got your application. and you won’t hear from them again until the VAWA is approved then they tell you in VAWA approval notice we will get back to you regarding your pending I485, this was my experience, your might be little different. I am sorry about your situation, my advice is take any decent job you can get your hands on don’t be too picky, it is nice to have an income and show your tax return in the adjustment of status interview and show that you are not a liability, good luck and be strong. 

Why are you mentioning immigration status on resume. No wonder you are not getting calls back. Take it off and apply again. 

[西苑二楼 125]

FYI.

 

[quistarrok 51]

On 10/13/2020 at 5:47 PM, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Well I went with mine and it was definitely requested!👍

Thanks @Stillwinning!!!😊 you are awesome.

 

just to ensure and apologies for asking: the tax returns were not submitted as part of I-485 and thought it’s not needed to submit them or take to the interview. I did submit joint tax return when was filing I130/485 wth ex abusive spouse). Did officer asked for them and reviewed them during your interview? How meticulous are they? My tax returns a bit messed up bc of divorce.