VAWA, Part 21

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3 hours ago, sam012019 said:

how is USCIS and local office are related? If USCIS sends RFE , they talk to NYC local office first?

USCIS is one body with different designations.. some at the local offices throughout the nation some at VSC, NBC, etc.. same body same data base hence can share information!👍 

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9 hours ago, neimovirna said:

Congratulations on your easy interview!!!

how did you know your case was in NYC local office, did anything update online? 

They sometimes update your case status to reflect transition to another office but not everyone gets it so infopass and congressional enquiries are valuable resources for these situations.👍

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10 hours ago, monoxidelullaby said:

I found that out through my congresswoman.

 

The white paper says that the case is held for a review, but my officer told me that everything looks good and that I will receive decision in the mail.

You should get an update anytime now.. a supervisor will give the 'ok' and you will see the update.. stay alert!😊👍

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29 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

You should get an update anytime now.. a supervisor will give the 'ok' and you will see the update.. stay alert!😊👍

Great, thank you for the info!

Did you also get that piece of paper? How long after your interview did you see the update online?

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Does ombudsman help more than congressman does? Which person would you get better help from? 

[sam012019 14]

Hey guys 

I got the RFE on residency requirements. I have submitted two leases, bills, electricity, bank statements, emails earlier. Me and my ex maintained two apartments. They still want me explain that i lived with my ex. have any of you been in this situation, how did you go about it. Thank you so muc 

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50 minutes ago, ValeryK said:

Does ombudsman help more than congressman does? Which person would you get better help from? 

Congressman, senator and ombudsman are doing the same performance.

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3 hours ago, monoxidelullaby said:

Great, thank you for the info!

Did you also get that piece of paper? How long after your interview did you see the update online?

No I didn't get any paper and after my interview I got the card production update as I exited federal plaza NYC Queens office!👍

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7 minutes ago, sam012019 said:

Hey guys 

I got the RFE on residency requirements. I have submitted two leases, bills, electricity, bank statements, emails earlier. Me and my ex maintained two apartments. They still want me explain that i lived with my ex. have any of you been in this situation, how did you go about it. Thank you so muc 

Re-submit the evidences you have and add affidavits from friends family and landlord affirming you lived with your spouse!👍

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5 minutes ago, sam012019 said:

Hey guys 

I got the RFE on residency requirements. I have submitted two leases, bills, electricity, bank statements, emails earlier. Me and my ex maintained two apartments. They still want me explain that i lived with my ex. have any of you been in this situation, how did you go about it. Thank you so muc 

I have never been in this situation, but you can send them some pictures that show both of you in house or apartment, and get some letters from friends and families.

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59 minutes ago, ValeryK said:

Does ombudsman help more than congressman does? Which person would you get better help from? 

Ombudsman is usually used as a final or last resort.. you are supposed to have exhausted all other resources before using the ombudsman so yeah they are very helpful if everything else fails!😊👍

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25 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Ombudsman is usually used as a final or last resort.. you are supposed to have exhausted all other resources before using the ombudsman so yeah they are very helpful if everything else fails!😊👍

I’m trying to expedite my EAD, but seems like nothing works. My attorney sent VSC a letter with request to expedite on February 1, nothing yet: no response from them, no update on case status, literally nothing. Do you think it’s just takes for them long to open that mail they received on February 2? 
Since it has been two weeks already since we submitted that request to VSC, I decided to contact congressman and ombudsman, but I just did it two days ago. I don’t know how long it normally should take before you hear something from someone 

Edited February 19, 2021 by ValeryK

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18 minutes ago, ValeryK said:

I’m trying to expedite my EAD, but seems like nothing works. My attorney sent VSC a letter with request to expedite on February 1, nothing yet: no response from them, no update on case status, literally nothing. Do you think it’s just takes for them long to open that mail they received on February 2? 
Since it has been two weeks already since we submitted that request to VSC, I decided to contact congressman and ombudsman, but I just did it two days ago. I don’t know how long it normally should take before you hear something from someone 

Two weeks is too soon in my opinion/experience and may I ask on what basis you're trying to expedite and did you include the supporting documents alongside the petition?

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9 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Two weeks is too soon in my opinion/experience and may I ask on what basis you're trying to expedite and did you include the supporting documents alongside the petition?

Yes, financial loss and medical emergency. I’m 38 weeks pregnant and I have my health insurance through my employer. I would lose my job as well as health insurance if my EAD don’t come on time. Then I wouldn’t be able to pay for my medical expenses. I submitted recommendation letter from employer, notice from doctor and copy of health insurance card which shows it was obtained through employment. 
Do you think it’s a good reason to expedite? 
I’m already waiting 7 months. Filed in July 2020

Edited February 19, 2021 by ValeryK

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1 hour ago, sam012019 said:

Hey guys 

I got the RFE on residency requirements. I have submitted two leases, bills, electricity, bank statements, emails earlier. Me and my ex maintained two apartments. They still want me explain that i lived with my ex. have any of you been in this situation, how did you go about it. Thank you so muc 

I think anything that has your address and both of your names should be good for it. In addition to the docs you decsribed, I also sent copies of letters/ cards sent to us with both our names and the same address