VAWA, Part 21

[June1888 59]

hi @Villanelle just wanted to thank you for taking the time to write the below post and answer to my questions I posted a few weeks ago. I am impressed by your level of knowledge of how this process works. I can tell that everything you described is exactly what has happened with my case. I can also tell you that your single post answers so many questions I've had ever since the beginning of this journey.

 

As you said, my best bet is to guess when my case was transferred to my local office (Vawa was approved in Nov 2019). Since I am in Miami, this guessing thought process leaves me with at least another year or two of waiting. God is in control. 

 

 

 

[June1888 59]

Wishing this family a blessed and joyful holiday season! 

Edited December 12, 2020 by June1888

[MarSam701 175]

I am in Connecticut and Vawa approved June-2019 and i485 transferred same date...I am still waiting on my interview. ..

[MarSam701 175]

33 minutes ago, MarSam701 said:

I am in Connecticut and Vawa approved June-2019 and i485 transferred same date...I am still waiting on my interview , but I am giving thanks none the less...2021 will be a super bless year. ..so I am celebrating life at this time and giving the almighty god all the praise🙌👏💖💃

 

[PayingForward 57]

2 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

Unrestricted SSN Card alludes to that you are a US Citizen, since you did not produce your Green Card.  Your employer can mistakenly complete your I-9 by marking as such.

Very useful information. Appreciate it!

[vawachicago 30]

Hello everyone,

 

Is it safe to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage if I-360 has been approved and you are waiting on I-485 interview [based on VAWA]?

 

Thank you

Edited December 13, 2020 by vawachicago

[ValeryK 29]

4 hours ago, Faith2020 said:

Hi everyone. Please I need help. 
 

i filed for an expedite request on my I-765 on December 2nd and I didn’t receive any letter, RFE or update. On the December 7th I made a request for evidence for my I-131. I got an email stating that my case is currently under review and the next day we have taken action on your case. Please what does that mean as I don’t see any update in my online account. 

How did you file for expedite? What was the reason? 

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 12/11/2020 at 12:09 PM, shayona said:

Hi @sandranj and all 

Good morning, I am a silent member of this thread to keep updating myself with ongoing situation with VAWA. I have been worried these days as I didn't hear anything back from USCIS since my VAWA got approved in April-2020 and they have updated status as "APPROVED" by July-2020. I have following updates for my I-485; 

• On  04/10/2020, Your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, was transferred to another office for processing.
• On  04/13/2020, We transferred your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to another USCIS office that now has jurisdiction over your case.
• On  08/17/2020, We sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.
• On September 21, 2020, we received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status,

I have received I-360 approval notice from USCIS but till date didn't have received a courtesy letter for I-485. Is courtesy letter required to be received as an indication of USCIS working on my case? Do I know when will they notify me about medical, how much time they will take for scheduling green card interview? based on the I-485 updates I provided above, can you tell me when should I expect to be notified for medical/interview? Thanks a lot 🙏 

 

 

 

 

USCIS is  working on your case since the case got there, but cases stay on the queue. They will issue you an RFE asking the medical exam, but if you changed your address with USCIS then there is a HUGE chance they won't update your address, my experience showed me that  9 out of 10 cases  people changed the address, informed USCIS and they didn't update the address.

 

You need to check your local office timeline to have an idea when they will schedule your interview.

1 hour ago, vawachicago said:

Hello everyone,

 

Is it safe to file a Petition for Dissolution of Marriage if I-360 has been approved and you are waiting on I-485 interview [based on VAWA]?

 

Thank you

You can divorce when you want ok.

[Sandra G. 5,048]

3 hours ago, MarSam701 said:

I am in Connecticut and Vawa approved June-2019 and i485 transferred same date...I am still waiting on my interview. ..

You should contact your congressperson.USCIS local offices in CT  are taking around 12/14 months to schedule the AOS interview.

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 12/11/2020 at 5:19 PM, sabina4 said:

hi, would I run into any problems if I move to another state after my vawa has been approved but before my i485 has been approved? If i do that would my i485 interview be in the state i'm moving from or in my new state? thanks

You can move to a different State, but  the problem is if USCIS will update your address, they are  messy.

[Sandra G. 5,048]

20 hours ago, Aidan 85 said:

Sorry for asking if answer been given few times haven’t been online in a long time just wondering is it normal in nyc vawa was approved in November 2019 by no update since online case not even sent to local office

thanks in advance Aidan

USCIS most of the time Do not inform if the case was transferred to your local office. NYC local offices are taking 14/19 months to schedule the AOS interview.

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 12/10/2020 at 9:40 PM, PayingForward said:

I am really concerned about showing my gc to employer as the category printed on card specifically indicates vawa based adjustment and hence discloses our personal situation. I find that too embarrassing and would like to avoid giving my card if possible. Is there an alternative you can suggest to prove immigration status please?

There is no shame in surviving abuse.  Honor those  who lost their lives due to domestic violence, and speak against domestic violence!.

 

 

 

 

[Sandra G. 5,048]

On 12/10/2020 at 10:24 PM, GodIsGood2 said:

I really want to take a moment to express my gratitude to everyone in this family... THANK YOU for your support and for every answer that I got in this forum, I really appreciate it from the bottom of my heart... I also want to remind you all that God is in control, even though due our traumas it is so hard to endure this long wait and keep believing and hoping, I know it’s so hard but please have faith, God use our suffer to show his power and love!

 

! @sandranj you are an angel of god to fight for the victory of the people who need it the most, GOD BLESS YOU 🙏🏼❤️ You deserve the most beautiful blessings in your life! Thank you
 

today my journey comes to end but my prayers will still have with you all.

 

-July 2018 summited my package (360 and 485)

-2 PF

-January 2020 RFE For GMC from my home country

-February 2020 sent the response for RFE 

- February 2020 Vawa approved

- August 2020 courtesy letter

- noviembre 24 2020 interview notice

- December 9 2020 interview

-December 10 2020 Green card approved 

 

my field office was Boston, Ma.

 

I share my Interview experience in an earlier post.

 

Praise the lord.. keep believing, keep praying! 

❤️🙏🏼

Thank you my dear. Praise the Lord.

[Apolo 314]

14 minutes ago, sandranj said:

There is no shame in surviving abuse.  Honor those  who lost their lives due to domestic violence, and speak against domestic violence!.

 

 

 

 

Their is no shame to be a survivor of domestic violence. And second when you apply for a job HR can’t not  discuss or disclose any personal information. 

[PayingForward 57]

15 minutes ago, sandranj said:

There is no shame in surviving abuse.  Honor those  who lost their lives due to domestic violence, and speak against domestic violence!.

 

 

 

 

Can’t agree more @sandranj I come from a place where single women are judged, ridiculed and shamed. I find it easier to disconnect from society and keep to myself. Since I cannot avoid  work colleagues who are mostly from my country, i was thinking if i can keep my info confidential. I have been having nightmares about this and am yet to inform my employer.But I will have to do that once i have card in my hand. Time is a great healer and i hope to feel normal someday. I will work on becoming a stronger person. Thank you for your support  🙏🏽