VAWA, Part 24

[vawa2018 11]

Did you ever hear that someone's VAWA was revoked? And what were the reasons? I am so scared that something is happening with my case because my VAWA was approved 11 months ago and I received status change notification " correspondence was received and USCIS is reviewing it". I didn't send them anything and in fact didn't do anything wrong.

[HustlingStill 156]

35 minutes ago, vawa2018 said:

Did you ever hear that someone's VAWA was revoked? And what were the reasons? I am so scared that something is happening with my case because my VAWA was approved 11 months ago and I received status change notification " correspondence was received and USCIS is reviewing it". I didn't send them anything and in fact didn't do anything wrong.

have you not inquired through congresS?

[vawa2018 11]

1 minute ago, Sk N said:

have you not inquired through congresS?

Not yet,  I send them email but they didn't get back to me.

[Fathada 0]

On 10/22/2021 at 12:25 AM, Sparkle✨ said:

@Fathada If your ex was a US citizen then you can file before VAWA approval. The requirement is different for GC holder spouses who need to wait for VAWA approval and having a current priority date to file i485 and work authorization.

@sparkle, @demise pls my lawyer used her office address for my I 360. She’s been receiving my notices. If I apply the i485 myself, will she be receiving my mails from USCIS? Or all mail will be sent to my address? Pls help.

[Tyo 50]

7 hours ago, goodVibes said:

Thank you!! The IO was a very no-nonsense, direct lady. My lawyer accompanied me….

The main theme of the interview was 

“dates are important”

”originals are important”

 

she asked me for the name of the abuser, the date of our marriage, if my abuser was a citizen (he is naturalized), the original divorce decree and its date, the i797s of visas/ APs I used to enter the US, my employment history, my current employer & proof, standard yes/no questions on the i485, original medicals i693, form i94

Thanks 

[Sandra G. 5,043]

On 10/19/2021 at 12:19 PM, JuliaNE said:

Hello, hope everyone is having a good week. I’m new here but I’ve been reading all your responses and they are encouraging. 
I applied for 1-360 in may 2019 and still waiting. 29months and it’s been miserable. No work permit nothing no family. It’s hard. I talked to the Congress office and got this response which makes my life more miserable than it already is. And I’m in nursing school. So my life is hell. Are they really going to deny me after waiting 29months?? God I wouldn’t even know where to start from. 

They can approve or disapprove regardless of when you submitted your VAWA. If you have a strong case, don't worry.

[Sandra G. 5,043]

On 10/19/2021 at 8:21 PM, Nomadboy said:

Good evening family,

 

I applied to renew my EAD on January 2021 exactly 6 months before expiration date.

Now my automatic extension expires in December and I’m starting to get anxious..

Last time I applied for renewal it took 3 months.

can it be that they want to send me c31?(I’m Jan 2020)

Does someone knows what’s going on? 

 

Did you file form I-765 using the  category C9?. They will issue category C31 just if youR Vawa was approved, and if you checked the option to receive your EAD category C31.

[TBoneTX 45,093]

Our Semiweekly Semiofficial VAWA-Thread Joke worked well indeed.  Here is the Weekly Official VAWA-Thread Joke:

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THE YEARS WE HAVE

 

When God created the dog, He said: "Sit all day by the door of your house and bark at anyone who comes in or walks past.  For this, I will give you a lifespan of 20 years." 
 

The dog replied, "That's a long time to be barking.  How about only 10 years and I'll give You back the other 10?"

 

And God saw that it was good.

 

When God created the monkey, He said, "Entertain people, do tricks, and make them laugh.  For this, I'll give you a 20-year lifespan."

 

The monkey said, "Monkey tricks for 20 years?  That's a pretty long time to perform.  How about I give You back 10 like the dog did?"

 

And God, again, saw that it was good.

 

When God created the cow, He said, "You must go into the field with the farmer all day long, work under the sun, have calves, and give milk to support the farmer's family.  For this, I will give you a lifespan of 60 years."

 

The cow said, "That's kind of a tough life You want me to live for 60 years.  How about 20, and I'll give back the other 40?"

 

And God agreed that it was good.

 

When God created man, He said, "Eat, sleep, play, marry, and enjoy your life.  For this, I'll give you 20 years."

 

But man said, "Only 20 years?  Could You possibly give me my 20 plus the 40 the cow gave back, the 10 the monkey gave back, and the 10 the dog gave back?  That makes 80 years, OK?"

 

God agreed.  And that is why for our first 20 years, we eat, sleep, play, and enjoy ourselves.  For the next 40 years, we slave in the sun to support our family.  For the next 10 years, we look like a wizened monkey and do monkey tricks to entertain the grandchildren. And for the last 10 years, we sit on the front porch and bark at everyone.

 

Edited October 24, 2021 by TBoneTX

[Sandra G. 5,043]

On 10/20/2021 at 4:21 PM, Kead said:

Hello my VJ Family,

I am here for a friend, he need to expedite his work authorization. Is Form I-907 the right form to fill?

Please help .

Thanks

Is he/she a VAWA petitioner and her AOS is pending? if yes then to expedite she just has to WRITE A LETTER to  USCIS asking to expedite. DO NOT USE FORM I-907.

Edited October 24, 2021 by sandranj

[Demise 1,263]

14 hours ago, vawa2018 said:

Did you ever hear that someone's VAWA was revoked? And what were the reasons? I am so scared that something is happening with my case because my VAWA was approved 11 months ago and I received status change notification " correspondence was received and USCIS is reviewing it". I didn't send them anything and in fact didn't do anything wrong.

It can happen, but it's only limited to you completely bombing your interview to the point that they will take a step back and let the VSC know that something's fishy in your case. Also, even in case like that USCIS won't outright revoke your petition. They will first send you a Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR), where they will ask you to correct whatever discrepancies like with an RFE or a NOID.

12 hours ago, Fathada said:

@sparkle, @demise pls my lawyer used her office address for my I 360. She’s been receiving my notices. If I apply the i485 myself, will she be receiving my mails from USCIS? Or all mail will be sent to my address? Pls help.

The mail will be sent to whatever address you put on the I-485. You can also attach a letter asking them to change your "Safe mailing address" to wherever you reside for the I-360. Do not use form AR-11.

Your lawyer will still receive a copy of whatever comes from the I-360 due to a G-28 on file. If you wish to fire the lawyer, you'll have to write to VSC that you're no longer being represented by this lawyer and they should no longer contact them regarding your case(s).

[vawa2018 11]

1 hour ago, Demise said:

It can happen, but it's only limited to you completely bombing your interview to the point that they will take a step back and let the VSC know that something's fishy in your case. Also, even in case like that USCIS won't outright revoke your petition. They will first send you a Notice of Intent to Revoke (NOIR), where they will ask you to correct whatever discrepancies like with an RFE or a NOID.

The mail will be sent to whatever address you put on the I-485. You can also attach a letter asking them to change your "Safe mailing address" to wherever you reside for the I-360. Do not use form AR-11.

Your lawyer will still receive a copy of whatever comes from the I-360 due to a G-28 on file. If you wish to fire the lawyer, you'll have to write to VSC that you're no longer being represented by this lawyer and they should no longer contact them regarding your case(s).

That's fine and understandable, however I didn't have interview yet. The only way I can find out is to contact congress. 

[Nomadboy 12]

9 hours ago, sandranj said:

Did you file form I-765 using the  category C9?. They will issue category C31 just if youR Vawa was approved, and if you checked the option to receive your EAD category C31.

Yes I used category C9 to ask for renewal.

I-765 Renewal C9 at Vermont 01/2021
C9 EAD EXP 06/2021

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My Case Timeline

Total Days: 633 days

I-360
Start: Jan 2020
Decision: N/A
@Vermont Service Center

● Jan 2020 / I-360 / Submission to USCIS
● Mar 2020 / I-360 / Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
● Apr 2020 / I-360 / Response to RFE
●Apr 2021 / I-360 / Name was updated

——————————————————————————

My Case Timeline

Total Days: 271 days

I-765
Start: Jan 2021
Decision: N/A
@Vermont Service Center

● Jan 2021 / I-765 / Submission to USCIS
 

Edited October 24, 2021 by Nomadboy

[shiva32 240]

Hi @Demise and @sandranj attached is the response I got from USCIS through Congressional inquiry (senator Durbin's office) on all of my pending petitions (i360, i485, and renewal petitions i765 C9 category and i131). My automatic 180 day extension on my current C9 category EAD expires on Dec 4, 2021, as the EAD expired on June 4, 2021. Looks like the officer who wrote the response was mistaken about processing sequence, the EAD renewal petition was clearly marked C9 when I submitted it in February 2021. 

 

Bit of background - my attorney filed i485 , C31 i765 and i131 initially in Feb 2020. We later interfiled i765 as C9 in may 2020 after I found out that C31 would not be approved till I360 approval. An expedite request was also sent at the same time. Initial EAD C9 was approved in June 2020. 

 

I am thinking of submitting another expedite request for renewal EAD petition at this time with my employer's support like I did last time. Also requested my lawyers support to write a short brief to USCIS to go with the expedite request, explaining that this is C9 EAD renewal, not C31. 

 

Question is am I on the right track? Do I need to do something differently? Any ideas and advice would be greatly appreciated.

[Bshine 24]

On 10/22/2021 at 10:46 PM, Reister said:

It’s taking way longer than it should nowadays. At least the good news is they started issuing 2-year EAD’s now so that should be enough till your case gets adjudicated . Also if you want to reach out to your congressman. Reach out to one that you reside in . 
https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

 

put your zip code it will tell you who represents your district . You can go to their website and click on help with federal agencies . You should have all the info you need to complete the privacy release forms so they could inquire on your behalf . Good Luck !

Thanks @Reister really appreciate your help.

[Demise 1,263]

9 hours ago, shiva32 said:

Hi @Demise and @sandranj attached is the response I got from USCIS through Congressional inquiry (senator Durbin's office) on all of my pending petitions (i360, i485, and renewal petitions i765 C9 category and i131). My automatic 180 day extension on my current C9 category EAD expires on Dec 4, 2021, as the EAD expired on June 4, 2021. Looks like the officer who wrote the response was mistaken about processing sequence, the EAD renewal petition was clearly marked C9 when I submitted it in February 2021. 

 

Bit of background - my attorney filed i485 , C31 i765 and i131 initially in Feb 2020. We later interfiled i765 as C9 in may 2020 after I found out that C31 would not be approved till I360 approval. An expedite request was also sent at the same time. Initial EAD C9 was approved in June 2020. 

 

I am thinking of submitting another expedite request for renewal EAD petition at this time with my employer's support like I did last time. Also requested my lawyers support to write a short brief to USCIS to go with the expedite request, explaining that this is C9 EAD renewal, not C31. 

 

Question is am I on the right track? Do I need to do something differently? Any ideas and advice would be greatly appreciated.

Respond to whoever you're in contact with from Sen. Durbin's office that you're inquiring about the status of your C09 EAD, receipt number [whatever is listed on the I-765 receipt notice]. They might need you to sign another privacy release. My guess is that you wrongly listed the receipt number from the I-360 or C31 I-765, and not the C09 I-765, or you listed both and the congressional liaison can't read.

Edited October 25, 2021 by Demise