VAWA, Part 21

[Apolo 314]

Good day VJ Family I’m so sorry to bother you but what are the chances of someone that attends their AOS interview and get deported Tom the spot or ICE agents coming and deporting you even when your VAWA application is approve and you are just waiting on your AOS interview. I apologizes for the stupid questions but it is the fear that was put in me by my abuser. When he was saying I’m the only thing that allowed you to be here now I will send ice agents to chance you and to deport you and even when you attend your interview they will be there waiting for you. 
 

im so sorry for asking. 

[balo101 669]

10 minutes ago, Apolo said:

Good day VJ Family I’m so sorry to bother you but what are the chances of someone that attends their AOS interview and get deported Tom the spot or ICE agents coming and deporting you even when your VAWA application is approve and you are just waiting on your AOS interview. I apologizes for the stupid questions but it is the fear that was put in me by my abuser. When he was saying I’m the only thing that allowed you to be here now I will send ice agents to chance you and to deport you and even when you attend your interview they will be there waiting for you. 
 

im so sorry for asking. 

i do not think there is any issue with that once your VAWA is approved and your are going for AOS interview. 

[balo101 669]

Guys quick question related to G-1145

 

I sent my VAWA application first, i did not get notification.

Then 6 months later i sent i-131 application, i did not get any notification neither text nor email.

Now last month i sent i-765, still there is no notification.

All three times i sent g-1145. 

Does anyone know why is that?

 

Thanks

[Engineering-rocks 212]

20 minutes ago, Apolo said:

Good day VJ Family I’m so sorry to bother you but what are the chances of someone that attends their AOS interview and get deported Tom the spot or ICE agents coming and deporting you even when your VAWA application is approve and you are just waiting on your AOS interview. I apologizes for the stupid questions but it is the fear that was put in me by my abuser. When he was saying I’m the only thing that allowed you to be here now I will send ice agents to chance you and to deport you and even when you attend your interview they will be there waiting for you. 

im so sorry for asking. 

Please don't be sorry, it is a valid fear than many of us have. That being said, since you get a deferred action note after VAWA approval the chances of them seeking you out or deporting you at the interview are very very very low. The only thing that can be of issue here is if now or in the part you committed a serious crime (not just a speeding ticket, a serious one).

[Optimistic1986 146]

19 hours ago, shayona said:

Hello my beloved family,

Hope you all are doing great and being safe.

Good news!!! Today my attorney received notice for I-485 interview on 19th Jan, 2021 at 7.00am

It's been such a long waiting time and finally it arrived without any update online, I have been keep checking my status but it didn't show any update.

So it's quite a bit of pleasant surprise to me, I am happy and going to get myself all prepared for it. 

 

I have only one question that notice says "REQUEST FOR APPLICATION TO APPEAR FOR INITIAL INTERVIEW", anyone has any idea why it says "INITIAL INTERVIEW"? Why not "Final Interview or just on Interview? Thanks. 

 

 

Congratulations hun! Share your timeline pls and location. Thanks!

[Apolo 314]

1 hour ago, Engineering-rocks said:

Please don't be sorry, it is a valid fear than many of us have. That being said, since you get a deferred action note after VAWA approval the chances of them seeking you out or deporting you at the interview are very very very low. The only thing that can be of issue here is if now or in the part you committed a serious crime (not just a speeding ticket, a serious one).

Thank you I hope so it is just for the past several years I have been told a lot of bad thing and that  kind a got stuck in my mind that immigrants like me don’t deserve happiness and safety. Thank you for your reply and the only thing I have is a citation. 

[Vale1 93]

2 hours ago, Apolo said:

Good day VJ Family I’m so sorry to bother you but what are the chances of someone that attends their AOS interview and get deported Tom the spot or ICE agents coming and deporting you even when your VAWA application is approve and you are just waiting on your AOS interview. I apologizes for the stupid questions but it is the fear that was put in me by my abuser. When he was saying I’m the only thing that allowed you to be here now I will send ice agents to chance you and to deport you and even when you attend your interview they will be there waiting for you. 
 

I'm so sorry for asking. 

Hello Apollo! The chance that this would happen are so low that it's hard even to believe that are present. Unless you commit some serious felony you don't need to fear anything. Please bear in my mind that what your husband is doing is a common pattern In abusive relationships. He wants you to feel hopeless and scared. He doesn't have the power. Period. Stay strong 💪 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

On 1/6/2021 at 12:18 PM, Chicago_315 said:

@Stillwinning!!!😊 Question, my I-360 was approved already last August 4, 2020. If I'm gonna renew my I-131 should I still send it to Vermont or should I send it to my local office? 

Sorry for late response I was locked out.. you should send it to Vermont!👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

2 hours ago, Apolo said:

Good day VJ Family I’m so sorry to bother you but what are the chances of someone that attends their AOS interview and get deported Tom the spot or ICE agents coming and deporting you even when your VAWA application is approve and you are just waiting on your AOS interview. I apologizes for the stupid questions but it is the fear that was put in me by my abuser. When he was saying I’m the only thing that allowed you to be here now I will send ice agents to chance you and to deport you and even when you attend your interview they will be there waiting for you. 
 

im so sorry for asking. 

You do not have any reason to fear.. you're not a criminal or are you?😏 you just go to your interview and you'll get approved as long as your i360 is approved you're good. Although I understand the reason why your mind is doing overtime.. you have been emotionally abused and psychologically so.. I don't blame you time heals all hopefully!🙏

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

On 1/6/2021 at 3:23 PM, Vikidi said:

Dear family!  

Today I have got my green card! I cannot describe what I feel after several years of stress, uncertainty about tomorrow, and fear. I feel as I can breathe again and live a full life. 

I want to say thank everyone who answered my questions and shared their information that was very useful. And thank this VAWA group, all this time I didn’t feel myself alone. 

I want to share my experience, maybe it can help somebody. 

My timeline: 

06/11/2018 – I-360, I-485 

02/24/2020 – received EAD-31 (by VAWA) 

03/27/2020 – I-485 transferred to another office 

11/27/2020 – My ex-attorney from Pennsylvania where we lived before got the invitation for the interview on 12/28/2020 only for my son (13 years old (although my new attorney changed my address 1,5 years ago when I moved to Georgia and got my C-9 card and C-31 through my new attorney). 

12/28/2020 – AOS interview in Pennsylvania 

I have never got a VAWA approval notice, any other letters from USCIS, any online updates, and didn’t get the invitation for the interview for myself. My son didn’t get an update online about his interview, so be careful when you move to the other place, be sure you can get your correspondence.  

I heard that possible we may not have the interview in the state where we don’t live anymore but I knew also that we have to come to the interview otherwise they will deny our cases. So, I decided to go where and at least to be sure that they finally change our address and after we will be waiting for our interviews in Georgia where we live now, and to figure out where is my documents and my VAWA approval letter. 

When we came to the interview with my son, I was so lucky because the officer said that she found my documents and we can both have the interview, and in spite hat are from the other state, decided to conduct our interview. We were without an attorney. Our interview was very smooth and easy. The officer was very kind and friendly. She asked for our medical forms (I-693), we did it two weeks before the interview. She asked my name, the names of my parents if I work and where, if I married, I said that I divorced and gave her my divorce decree,  my new address, how many times were I married, and about 6-7 yes/no questions. Asked my son just a couple of questions about his name, the name of me, and what grade he is studying. In the end, the officer said that everything looking good and asked which address to send our green cards to. She said usually it takes 2-4 weeks to update the information, make decisions, and send the green cards. I asked her when my VAWA case was approved because I have never got approval notice and she said in February (when I got my C-31 card). 

After the interview, my online status started to change (before this the last update was on 03/22/2020 that I-485 transferred to another office, no update about the interview) : 

12/28/2020 -  Your interview was completed , and your case must be reviewed 

12/29/2020 – We ordered your new card 

30/12/2020 – We approved your Form I-485 

31/12/2020 – We mailed your new card your Form I-485 (great present for New Year) 

01/06/2021 – The green card in my hands 
  

I wish good luck to everybody and a faster approval solution in your cases! 
 

Congratulations!!! This is more than luck ..you are blessed! I wish you the best from here on!😀🎉🎊🎉🎊

[shayona 83]

1 hour ago, Optimistic1986 said:

Congratulations hun! Share your timeline pls and location. Thanks!

Here is the timeline for my case;

 

10/05/2018    Application packet sent to USCIS consisting of I-360, I-485 and I-765

10/10/2018    USCIS received I-360, I-485 and I-765

12/04/2018   USCIS Requested for additional evidence for Form I-360.

01/03/2019   USCIS received documents requested for RFE

01/11/2019   Status been updated as Fees waived for I-485 and I-765

06/07/2019   USCIS issued EAD card (C-09) based on I-765 application.

04/10/2020   USCIS has updated I-360 case status as "New Card Is Being Produced" 

04/10/2020   USCIS has updated I-485 case status as "Case transferred to another office" 

08/17/2020  USCIS generated RFE for birth certificate 

09/15/2020  RFE answered to USCIS and received on 09/21/2020 by USCIS. 

01/08/2021 I-485 interview scheduled by USCIS on 19th Jan, 2021 at Boston field office  

 

 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

21 hours ago, shayona said:

Hello my beloved family,

Hope you all are doing great and being safe.

Good news!!! Today my attorney received notice for I-485 interview on 19th Jan, 2021 at 7.00am

It's been such a long waiting time and finally it arrived without any update online, I have been keep checking my status but it didn't show any update.

So it's quite a bit of pleasant surprise to me, I am happy and going to get myself all prepared for it. 

 

I have only one question that notice says "REQUEST FOR APPLICATION TO APPEAR FOR INITIAL INTERVIEW", anyone has any idea why it says "INITIAL INTERVIEW"? Why not "Final Interview or just on Interview? Thanks. 

 

 

Congratulations on your interview!! Let us know how it goes.. not sure why yours says initial interview the only time I received such an invite was during my marriage based interview so do let us know hon!❤🙏

[shayona 83]

2 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Congratulations on your interview!! Let us know how it goes.. not sure why yours says initial interview the only time I received such an invite was during my marriage based interview so do let us know hon!❤🙏

Sure, i will let you guys soon on 19th Jan. Thank you

Just pray for me and give me some useful advice for interview

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

On 1/7/2021 at 10:20 PM, incrediblejay said:

Hi guys I'm not a frequent person here on this site I just browse through occasionally. But I had to leave my info here so persons will feel encouraged and know that their time of approval is coming. Just stay strong and don't just depend on your lawyers to push your case for you because you are just another case that they have even though they maybe trying their best to assist you. Reach out to your representatives because they'll assist you. Just google your nearest representatives their information will come up! Wishing everyone a speedy approval. 

 

 

Field Office - Federal Plaza NY NY

No Interview 

 

Feb 2018 - submitted i-360, i-485, i-765

Sept 2019 - i-360 approved. 

July 2020 -  Reached out to a NY Senator to assist me got back an email couple days after from her office saying there is an officer reviewing my file and they will make a decision in my case within 90 days which they didn't. 

Dec 3, 2020 - RFE for i-693 medical, which I didn't get in the mail but by email from USCIS for me to submit it before March 2 2021 after I reached out to every congressman/senator in NY for assistance which they replied. 

Dec 9, 2020 - i-693 medical submitted.

Dec 30, 2020 - Update on my online status i-485 card went into production. First update on case since submitted!

Dec 31, 2020 - I-485 approved

Jan 5, 2021 - Card mailed

Jan 7, 2021 - Card in Hand 

Congratulations on your win!🏆 more blessings to you enjoy!🎊🎉👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

3 minutes ago, shayona said:

Sure, i will let you guys soon on 19th Jan. Thank you

Just pray for me and give me some useful advice for interview

I will definitely be praying for you!🙏 You have nothing to worry about.. just go with your documents.. originals and photocopies.. be confident but polite.. God will surely go with you and you'll come back with testimonies!🙏😊