VAWA, Part 23

[FAP 72]

3 hours ago, anita21 said:

2yrs for vawa?. wow i hope i dont have to wait that long. did e contact his congressman bcos dats 2long na

He is an exception for some reason. Lawyer, congressman - no help. Other people in Chiraq usually 9-12 months

[BollyB 56]

2 minutes ago, FAP said:

He is an exception for some reason. Lawyer, congressman - no help. Other people in Chiraq usually 9-12 months

Hi FAP, any idea about interview timeline for Cali, LA? I only filed this year but just so I know what to expect when that time comes.

[FAP 72]

1 hour ago, BollyB said:

Hi FAP, any idea about interview timeline for Cali, LA? I only filed this year but just so I know what to expect when that time comes.

have no clue...

[AJJU 103]

Hello Family ....

 

I have been in India since 7 months now the travel restrictions have made things so difficult i couldn't even a ticket based on EAD and Travel Document my i485 is still in the field office. Even got vaccinated  also RTPCR. They say i won't be allowed in as am not LPR or USC not even H1B or B1. 

Don't know what to do not sure if they will let me in PLEASE HELP.

 

God Bless You.

[Sparkle✨ 372]

46 minutes ago, AJJU said:

Hello Family ....

 

I have been in India since 7 months now the travel restrictions have made things so difficult i couldn't even a ticket based on EAD and Travel Document my i485 is still in the field office. Even got vaccinated  also RTPCR. They say i won't be allowed in as am not LPR or USC not even H1B or B1. 

Don't know what to do not sure if they will let me in PLEASE HELP.

 

God Bless You.

Until you have your advanced parole in hand, please do not travel. Else your case will be considered abandoned and you will not be allowed in the US. 
Do enlist the help of your congress person in inquiring on your behalf about your travel document. God speed!

[Sparkle✨ 372]

VJ fam, If you have Netflix, please do consider watching the limited series “MAID”. 
It documents the struggle of a DV victim in getting away from her abuser and the different stages of doing so. Being a single mom, she has to make some tough decisions along the way and seek government assistance, work non-glamorous jobs, avoid crime and finally get much needed therapy and help which later enable her leave her abuser for good. 
In many ways, we as here can relate to those struggles. At the end there is victory for Alex(the protagonist).
One important lesson we can learn from this series is that we should not shy away from seeking assistance and surround ourselves with people who uplift us. 

Interestingly, the mother-daughter duo in the series also happen to be mother-daughter in reality. 

[Liam T 20]

3 hours ago, BollyB said:

Hi FAP, any idea about interview timeline for Cali, LA? I only filed this year but just so I know what to expect when that time comes.

I applied from Jan 2021, nothing changed till now.

[TBoneTX 45,159]

It is Sunday, the regular time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke.

In addition to its proven (?) approval-evoking qualities, it can relieve stress.

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DETECTIVES IN TRAINING

 

A police captain was interrogating three guys who were training to become detectives.  To test their skills in recognizing a suspect, he showed the first guy a picture for five seconds, then hid it.

 

"This is your suspect.  How would you recognize him?"

 

The first guy answered, "That's easy!  We'll catch him fast, because he has only one eye."

 

The captain said, "Well, uh... that's because the picture that I showed is his side profile."

 

Slightly flustered by this ridiculous response, he flashed the picture for five seconds at the second guy and asked him, "This is your suspect.  How would you recognize him?"

 

The second guy said, "Ha!  He'd be too easy to catch, because he has only one ear!"

 

The captain angrily responded, "What's the matter with you two?"  Of COURSE only one eye and one ear are showing, because it's a picture of his side profile!  Is that the best answer you can come up with?"

 

Extremely frustrated at this point, he showed the picture to the third guy and said, in a very testy voice, "This is your suspect.  How would you recognize him?  Think hard before giving me a stupid answer."

 

The third guy looked at the picture intently for five seconds and said, "The suspect wears contact lenses."

 

The captain was surprised and speechless, because he himself didn't know whether the suspect wore contact lenses.  "Well, that's an interesting answer.  Wait here while I check his file, and I'll get back to you on that."

 

He left the room, went to his office, checked the suspect's file on his computer, and returned with a beaming smile on his face.  "I can't believe it.  It's true!  The suspect does, in fact, wear contact lenses.  Good work!  How were you able to make such an astute observation?"

 

"That's easy," the third guy replied.  "He can't wear regular glasses because he has only one eye and one ear."

 

[GeeMo 20]

 Hello Everyone, my journey has been one filled with highs and lows, tears, fake “I am ok’s”, wth’s and I thank God that I got my approval finally and I just want to encourage someone here today not to lose hope. Hang on to the last ounce of strength you got within you because, eventually your sunrise is coming. Here’s my timeline. I reside in Dallas.

Filed my 360, I-765 and I-131 in 05/2019 for my Vawa case.

I have renewed my work permit like 4 times and the last one which I did late last year took some time, but overall, I cannot say I experienced a delay that kept me out from work.

My I-485, I-130, I-765 and I-131 that I had filled with my Ex were still open, but no action was taken with these cases till the last minute after my approval where the I-485 status changed to “Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means.”

My I-360 was approved in Jan 2021.

I got my “interview was scheduled” for the I-485 that I filed with the Vawa case at the end of the month in 04/2021.

I got another "Interview was scheduled” for the I-485 case I had initially filed with my ex, that was just on hold in mid-May; 05/2019.

My interview was scheduled for the beginning of June this year; 06/2021 for the Vawa

Another interview was also scheduled for the initial I-485 with my ex for mid-June; 06/2021 which we told the IO we will not be perusing and won’t show up for the said interview later that month when I went in for my Vawa interview. The IO said that will be cancelled automatically after the Vawa I-485 was approved.

I waited for the whole of June, July and at the end of August 08/2021, my case was finally approved. The wait for this approval was heartbreaking. We even submitted a letter to ask what the delay was all about, but received no response.

My interview was pretty short, all we did was submit my medicals and update the I-485 responses.

My card was delivered mid-September; 09/2021.

I hope this helps someone. Remember to be still and let God do his will. It may tarry, but your approval is coming too.

Blessings! ❤️ 

[Still Hopeful 32]

6 hours ago, GeeMo said:

 Hello Everyone, my journey has been one filled with highs and lows, tears, fake “I am ok’s”, wth’s and I thank God that I got my approval finally and I just want to encourage someone here today not to lose hope. Hang on to the last ounce of strength you got within you because, eventually your sunrise is coming. Here’s my timeline. I reside in Dallas.

Filed my 360, I-765 and I-131 in 05/2019 for my Vawa case.

I have renewed my work permit like 4 times and the last one which I did late last year took some time, but overall, I cannot say I experienced a delay that kept me out from work.

My I-485, I-130, I-765 and I-131 that I had filled with my Ex were still open, but no action was taken with these cases till the last minute after my approval where the I-485 status changed to “Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means.”

My I-360 was approved in Jan 2021.

I got my “interview was scheduled” for the I-485 that I filed with the Vawa case at the end of the month in 04/2021.

I got another "Interview was scheduled” for the I-485 case I had initially filed with my ex, that was just on hold in mid-May; 05/2019.

My interview was scheduled for the beginning of June this year; 06/2021 for the Vawa

Another interview was also scheduled for the initial I-485 with my ex for mid-June; 06/2021 which we told the IO we will not be perusing and won’t show up for the said interview later that month when I went in for my Vawa interview. The IO said that will be cancelled automatically after the Vawa I-485 was approved.

I waited for the whole of June, July and at the end of August 08/2021, my case was finally approved. The wait for this approval was heartbreaking. We even submitted a letter to ask what the delay was all about, but received no response.

My interview was pretty short, all we did was submit my medicals and update the I-485 responses.

My card was delivered mid-September; 09/2021.

I hope this helps someone. Remember to be still and let God do his will. It may tarry, but your approval is coming too.

Blessings! ❤️ 

Congratulations 🍾🎈 

[Zzz___1 141]

9 hours ago, GeeMo said:

 Hello Everyone, my journey has been one filled with highs and lows, tears, fake “I am ok’s”, wth’s and I thank God that I got my approval finally and I just want to encourage someone here today not to lose hope. Hang on to the last ounce of strength you got within you because, eventually your sunrise is coming. Here’s my timeline. I reside in Dallas.

Filed my 360, I-765 and I-131 in 05/2019 for my Vawa case.

I have renewed my work permit like 4 times and the last one which I did late last year took some time, but overall, I cannot say I experienced a delay that kept me out from work.

My I-485, I-130, I-765 and I-131 that I had filled with my Ex were still open, but no action was taken with these cases till the last minute after my approval where the I-485 status changed to “Case Closed Benefit Received By Other Means.”

My I-360 was approved in Jan 2021.

I got my “interview was scheduled” for the I-485 that I filed with the Vawa case at the end of the month in 04/2021.

I got another "Interview was scheduled” for the I-485 case I had initially filed with my ex, that was just on hold in mid-May; 05/2019.

My interview was scheduled for the beginning of June this year; 06/2021 for the Vawa

Another interview was also scheduled for the initial I-485 with my ex for mid-June; 06/2021 which we told the IO we will not be perusing and won’t show up for the said interview later that month when I went in for my Vawa interview. The IO said that will be cancelled automatically after the Vawa I-485 was approved.

I waited for the whole of June, July and at the end of August 08/2021, my case was finally approved. The wait for this approval was heartbreaking. We even submitted a letter to ask what the delay was all about, but received no response.

My interview was pretty short, all we did was submit my medicals and update the I-485 responses.

My card was delivered mid-September; 09/2021.

I hope this helps someone. Remember to be still and let God do his will. It may tarry, but your approval is coming too.

Blessings! ❤️ 

Congratulations! ❤️

[AN2021 5]

Hello. my vawa C31 category card ordered and says : we will mail you your card . after 4 days status changed " we reopened for reconsideration and we are reconsidering for our earlier decision. i searched on google and nothing to find about the situation. they are reopened cases only reason if case denied and then appeal to action reopened and i didnt have any decision before only for my new card ordered.  I don't have idea what's happen, my lawyer said it should be glitch in the system and same days when my case status changed uscis technical system had problem bot not for cases status it was like for : check my status, e-request and etc. .. . Did anybody had same situation? from last updated went 5 days.   

[shiva32 240]

11 hours ago, AJJU said:

Hello Family ....

 

I have been in India since 7 months now the travel restrictions have made things so difficult i couldn't even a ticket based on EAD and Travel Document my i485 is still in the field office. Even got vaccinated  also RTPCR. They say i won't be allowed in as am not LPR or USC not even H1B or B1. 

Don't know what to do not sure if they will let me in PLEASE HELP.

 

God Bless You.

You are in India with approved EAD and AP? US govt announced plan to lift travel restrictions for vaccinated people in November, date not yet announced. You will need documentation or evidence for vaccination. Other option is to travel to say Mexico and stay there for 2 weeks to quarantine, then they will allow you to come in to USA from there with advance parole. 

[Sparkle✨ 372]

11 hours ago, Sparkle✨ said:

Until you have your advanced parole in hand, please do not travel. Else your case will be considered abandoned and you will not be allowed in the US. 
Do enlist the help of your congress person in inquiring on your behalf about your travel document. God speed!

I think I misunderstood your post. I thought you were in the US.

[shiva32 240]

Dear community members, I need help from people with experience similar to mine. I have pending I-360 (nov 2019) and I485 (feb 2020) with approved C9 EAD and advanced parole. Was previously on H1b which expired last year in may 2020. Resumed working after EAD was approved in June 2020. Got new H1b approved for consular processing in January 2021, AP was finally approved in June 2021 (delay due to my lawyer's mistakes, cost me so much time and money). Now I am afraid to leave the country to get H1b consular processing done in mexico city even though I have AP approved. none of the lawyers I talk to can give me a reasonable answer if its safe to get h1b consular processing done. Does anybody have experience with this? What happens to I485 and I360 if I leave the country? Is this a viable option to get back on valid status? Or should I wait till I360 is adjudicated? 

 

Side issue: current EAD expired in June 2021, EAD renewal petition was sent in Feb 2021, enquired last week through senator, no response yet from vermont. I am good to work due to automatic 6 month EAD extension till november end.