VAWA, Part 24

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

GENERAL INFORMATION! (N-400)

Tips on Applying and Completing Form N-400

The instructions and eligibility guidelines for naturalization on the USCIS website do not clearly explain that VAWA-approved spouses and children of abusive U.S. citizens can apply for naturalization after three years as LPRs. This can be confusing for both applicants and USCIS itself, which sometimes forgets that this ground of eligibility exists.

Moreover, the naturalization application Form N-400 does not have a specific box to check to establish eligibility on this basis.

Therefore, when completing USCIS Form N-400, on Part 1, Information About Your Eligibility, check box E for "other." As an explanation, write "Have been an LPR for at least three years (VAWA, I.N.A § 319(a))."

You might also want to attach a separate statement about how you qualify on this basis and copies of a USCIS memorandum discussing the issue: Clarification of Classes of Applicants Eligible for Naturalization under Section 319(a).

Realize also that you will still have to meet the other requirements for naturalization. For example, you will have to pass the civics and English tests and meet the physical presence requirements.👍😊

 

 

 

 

 

[Braveheart123 146]

14 minutes ago, gramercy said:

Thank you.

I submitted  the N-400 online and attached:

1-Greencard

2-Marriage certificate

3-Husband's  birth certificate

4-Office memorandum regarding VAWA eligibility 

5- Employment verification  letter

Congratulations on your success I have a question that have you applied your citizen ship after 2 years and 9 months of getting your green card and is the marriage certificate and divorce decree is mandatory to attached with the citizenship application moreover can you please share the VAWA notification where they have allowed the VAWA green card to apply for citizen ship after 3 years of being permanent residents 

[shiva32 240]

@Aarontx90 Please consider submitting "out of normal processing time request" if you haven't done so already. 

Edited February 27, 2022 by shiva32

[Ziongirl 269]

42 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

GENERAL INFORMATION! (N-400)

Tips on Applying and Completing Form N-400

The instructions and eligibility guidelines for naturalization on the USCIS website do not clearly explain that VAWA-approved spouses and children of abusive U.S. citizens can apply for naturalization after three years as LPRs. This can be confusing for both applicants and USCIS itself, which sometimes forgets that this ground of eligibility exists.

Moreover, the naturalization application Form N-400 does not have a specific box to check to establish eligibility on this basis.

Therefore, when completing USCIS Form N-400, on Part 1, Information About Your Eligibility, check box E for "other." As an explanation, write "Have been an LPR for at least three years (VAWA, I.N.A § 319(a))."

You might also want to attach a separate statement about how you qualify on this basis and copies of a USCIS memorandum discussing the issue: Clarification of Classes of Applicants Eligible for Naturalization under Section 319(a).

Realize also that you will still have to meet the other requirements for naturalization. For example, you will have to pass the civics and English tests and meet the physical presence requirements.👍😊

 

 

 

 

 

Thank you so so much this explains everything to me!!!! I was checking and I could not see that part.

[Rosa Garcia 59]

52 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

GENERAL INFORMATION! (N-400)

Tips on Applying and Completing Form N-400

The instructions and eligibility guidelines for naturalization on the USCIS website do not clearly explain that VAWA-approved spouses and children of abusive U.S. citizens can apply for naturalization after three years as LPRs. This can be confusing for both applicants and USCIS itself, which sometimes forgets that this ground of eligibility exists.

Moreover, the naturalization application Form N-400 does not have a specific box to check to establish eligibility on this basis.

Therefore, when completing USCIS Form N-400, on Part 1, Information About Your Eligibility, check box E for "other." As an explanation, write "Have been an LPR for at least three years (VAWA, I.N.A § 319(a))."

You might also want to attach a separate statement about how you qualify on this basis and copies of a USCIS memorandum discussing the issue: Clarification of Classes of Applicants Eligible for Naturalization under Section 319(a).

Realize also that you will still have to meet the other requirements for naturalization. For example, you will have to pass the civics and English tests and meet the physical presence requirements.👍😊

 

 

 

 

 

Do you know if somebody gets their VAWA approved should they still attach all vawa supporting evidence and USCIS will again go through that when applying for N-400? Would they work slower due to previous vawa?  

[Keepinghope 32]

2 hours ago, Rosa Garcia said:

Thank you! 😘

Is there anybody else from November/December 2019 still waiting for their I-360 resolution?

 

I’m Dec 6th 2019 / 3PF and no response or update yet . Last update was July 14th 2021 “correspondence received “💁

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

48 minutes ago, Rosa Garcia said:

Do you know if somebody gets their VAWA approved should they still attach all vawa supporting evidence and USCIS will again go through that when applying for N-400? Would they work slower due to previous vawa?  

From what I’ve read, when you apply for naturalization, they review your entire immigration history in-depth to ensure your green card wasn’t obtained fraudulently…and no you do not have to attach vawa related evidence  as it’s been adjudicated and approved. USCIS keeps your record that’s why FOIA is possible. Nothing to worry about if you already have your GC it will most likely be a smooth sail.🛳 😊👍

[Rosa Garcia 59]

18 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

From what I’ve read, when you apply for naturalization, they review your entire immigration history in-depth to ensure your green card wasn’t obtained fraudulently…and no you do not have to attach vawa related evidence  as it’s been adjudicated and approved. USCIS keeps your record that’s why FOIA is possible. Nothing to worry about if you already have your GC it will most likely be a smooth sail.🛳 😊👍

Thank you for your response. I'm just asking...still don't have I-360 decision..

[Serenities 12]

Hello VAWA family, I have been silently following the threads for a few months. I am a Sep 2021 filer and I am also patiently waiting to finalize my divorce (probably another few months before I can be free; my husband just won't get divorce done that easy). Actually the later one makes me super stressed and anxious. I am trying to keep myself busy and distract my attentions to somewhere else. I really appreciate the positive vibes this community offers. I am guessing in which thread I may get vawa approval, maybe part 30? 🙂

[J2020 94]

I know this might sound odd, but just making sure 

 

1- is it safe to provide the case tracking number and all information on the form to contact the Congressperson?

 

2- can I give them my attorney’s office address instead of my address since I used my attorney’s address for my case anyway, I don’t want any mail related to my case to go to my address for safety purposes. 
 

thank you in advance 🙏

[Aarontx90 60]

3 hours ago, shiva32 said:

@Aarontx90 Please consider submitting "out of normal processing time request" if you haven't done so already. 

Thank you, I have already done it, in December and received the response from congressman, Feb 15 2022, that, case is pending review with an officers.

[Still Hopeful 32]

Hello all please I need your help! Can I expedite my EAD online? I just got a job offer and I have reached out to my senator and congressman but no response from them yet. If I can expedite it online can I please get a link that I can use? Thank you!

[balo101 669]

43 minutes ago, Still Hopeful said:

Hello all please I need your help! Can I expedite my EAD online? I just got a job offer and I have reached out to my senator and congressman but no response from them yet. If I can expedite it online can I please get a link that I can use? Thank you!

Expediting online is not gonna make a difference. 

 

Write to Vermont directly if that gonna make anything faster. Send everything overnight. 

Try to go to your congressperson's office in person to see if they can help.  

[balo101 669]

2 hours ago, J2020 said:

I know this might sound odd, but just making sure 

 

1- is it safe to provide the case tracking number and all information on the form to contact the Congressperson?

 

2- can I give them my attorney’s office address instead of my address since I used my attorney’s address for my case anyway, I don’t want any mail related to my case to go to my address for safety purposes. 
 

thank you in advance 🙏

Yes it is safe. most of us did. 

I am not really sure if you can give your Lawyers' address. 

[Still Hopeful 32]

8 minutes ago, balo101 said:

Expediting online is not gonna make a difference. 

 

Write to Vermont directly if that gonna make anything faster. Send everything overnight. 

Try to go to your congressperson's office in person to see if they can help.  

Thank you