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Filed: AOS (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted
1 minute ago, Demise said:

My guess is just that while it's not prohibited by the law, you probably want to avoid any questions related to the legitimacy of the marriage you're seeking VAWA through. It basically just saves you a headache in keeping the timeline straight.

Gotcha. And it makes sense. I hope I can provide as much help and comfort to others as you do, without expecting anything in return. 

Divorced US citizen spouse in December 2017. 

Filed I-360 on Nov 12, 2019

Filed I485/ C31 EAD / AP in Feb 2020 (Stupid lawyer filed C31 instead of C9, and I didnt know EAD codes, didnt know about this VJ forum either)

On H1b status since 2014, H1b 6 years expired in May 2020. Out of status / Period of authorized stay since then. 

Amended EAD petition to C9 and filed expedite request for same in mid-may 2020. 

C9 EAD approved June 4, 2020. 

Biometrics done in Oct 2020. 

I485 case transferred to NBC for "faster processing" on September 30, 2020

Filed C9 EAD / AP Renewal petition in February 2021. 

Initial Advance Parole (from Feb 2020 application) approved in June 2021. 

C31 EAD production update - Nov 1st, 2021. 

C31 card delivered to attorney's office on Nov 8, 2021. 

I-360 case approved status update - Nov 22, 2021. 

No RFE throughout.  

Senator's office confirmed via congressional inquiry that the St. Louis office has received the I485 file and is currently awaiting interview scheduling - March 7, 2022

C9 EAD renewal card production case update - July 20, 2022 (took them just 17 months to process)

C9 EAD / AP renewal approval case update on both cases on July 21, 2022.

Combo card delivered to attorney's office on July 27, 2022

Medical exam RFE Drama: Second congressional inquiry sent in early July 2022 for I485. USCIS responded on 8/12/22 to this congressional inquiry that they issued an RFE on 5/24/22 and were waiting for my response. My lawyer denied receiving RFE and there was no such update on online USCIS portal. Lawyer's old firm was safe mailing address on my case. Lawyer changed firms a year after I hired her but did not change mailing address for my case with USCIS, she said she had a deal with her old firm to forward all her clients' mail to her new firm. Old firm denied receiving RFE. Sent another congressional inquiry requesting copy of RFE on 8/17/22. I also got medical exam done on 8/17/22 as I assumed RFE was for medical exam (thanks for this forum's insights.) Yelled at lawyer and threatened her with dire consequences. On 8/18/22 my lawyer's old firm finally found scanned copy of RFE in their "archived scans" (whatever the duck that is) and emailed it to me. It was indeed RFE requesting medical exam. On 8/20/22 I mailed medicals sealed packet with copy of RFE to St. Louis field office. Also sent a notarized letter with the packet - updating safe mailing address to my home address and informing St. Louis field office that I fired my lawyer. Sent similar letter to Vermont Service Center on the same date. 

8/23/22 - Fedex confirmed delivery of medicals packet to St. Louis Field Office. 

8/26/22: Case update on I485: New Card Is Being Produced

8/29/22:  On August 29, 2022, we approved your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

9/3/22 green card delivered to attorney's office (they didn't change safe mailing address despite my written requests to FO AND VSC.) 

9/6/22 VSC returned AR11 and my letter requesting safe mailing address change. In their letter they said something to the effect of "you can do this online, we wont do it via snail mail request etc." Just posting as an FYI, its weird. Also received I485 approval notice on the same date. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted (edited)
On 10/19/2021 at 9:11 AM, MGJ_NY said:

@Stillwinning!!!😊 Hi Dear! Thanks for your response. I tried reaching out to Senator Gillibrand but her office hasn’t been responsive lately but I’m in contact with my district congresswoman now.  How long did it take you to get a copy of the notice after asking help from Sen. Gillibrand? 

Hey everyone, hope everyone gets to see this 

@Dane100  I got a reply from the congressman this is what it says. I’m wondering if I’m in trouble.  @Stillwinning!!!😊 @TBoneTX

Good afternoon,

 

Below is a copy of the response our office received from the Congressional Liaison at USCIS Oakland Park Field Office regarding the inquiry submitted on your behalf:

 

 

 

Ms. Gallagher,

 

Thank you for your inquiry on behalf of your constituent, xxxxxxx, regarding the Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records confirm that the case is undergoing background checks at this time. USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely and efficient manner while also ensuring public safety, national security and compliance with all relevant directives. While the processing steps for most applications or petitions are completed quickly, a small percentage of cases involve unresolved issues that may result in adjudication delays. The inquiry may include contact with another agency for updates or more comprehensive information. Upon gathering and assessing all available information, USCIS will adjudicate the application as quickly as possible.

 

We hope you find this information helpful. Should you require further assistance, please contact us.

 

Thank you, Bettyanne, and have a good day - - and stay safe.

 

Congressional Liaison

Oakland Park Field Office

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department of Homeland Security

 

I regret that circumstances preclude a more favorable reply. If our office can be of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

With kindest regards,

 

Edited by TBoneTX
remove name from letter
Posted (edited)
3 hours ago, Gi Gi said:

Hey everyone, hope everyone gets to see this 

@Dane100  I got a reply from the congressman this is what it says. I’m wondering if I’m in trouble.  @Stillwinning!!!😊 @TBoneTX

Good afternoon,

 

Below is a copy of the response our office received from the Congressional Liaison at USCIS Oakland Park Field Office regarding the inquiry submitted on your behalf:

 

 

 

Ms. Gallagher,

 

Thank you for your inquiry on behalf of your constituent, xxxxx, regarding the Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

 

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records confirm that the case is undergoing background checks at this time. USCIS is committed to adjudicating immigration benefits in a timely and efficient manner while also ensuring public safety, national security and compliance with all relevant directives. While the processing steps for most applications or petitions are completed quickly, a small percentage of cases involve unresolved issues that may result in adjudication delays. The inquiry may include contact with another agency for updates or more comprehensive information. Upon gathering and assessing all available information, USCIS will adjudicate the application as quickly as possible.

 

We hope you find this information helpful. Should you require further assistance, please contact us.

 

Thank you, Bettyanne, and have a good day - - and stay safe.

 

Congressional Liaison

Oakland Park Field Office

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services

Department of Homeland Security

 

 

I regret that circumstances preclude a more favorable reply. If our office can be of assistance to you in the future, please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

With kindest regards,

 

Not at all dear no cause for alarm! 😊 you just have to be patient while your case is been adjudicated. Hopefully it doesn’t take too much time. Breathe easy.👍

Edited by TBoneTX
name removed from quote
Posted
On 11/20/2021 at 2:44 PM, Fishy89 said:

Hello everyone :) 

i received my I-360 approval notice today .. and there is priority date on it May 17 , 2017 and 

What is this date for ? 
i originally filled vawa and I- 485  On February 2018 , 

but i had an old 485 application on May , 2017 

iam confused ! 
Thanks in advance 🧡

 

Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Ecuador
Timeline
Posted

A name has been removed twice each from a post and a quote of it.  This is a VERY public forum.

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

Filed: AOS (pnd) Country: Jamaica
Timeline
Posted
6 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

A name has been removed twice each from a post and a quote of it.  This is a VERY public forum.

Thank u @TBoneTX desperation is a hell of a thing! I know something was wrong but I thought once my account number wasn’t showing it’s not important but it also is. 
 

is there anything about the reply u would like to comment about I’m just reaching for any help I can hear. 

Posted
On 11/20/2021 at 2:44 PM, Fishy89 said:

Hello everyone :) 

i received my I-360 approval notice today .. and there is priority date on it May 17 , 2017 and 

What is this date for ? 
i originally filled vawa and I- 485  On February 2018 , 

but i had an old 485 application on May , 2017 

iam confused ! 
Thanks in advance 🧡

 

Congratulations dear! So good to see the progress over time!👍😊

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted

Hello vj family. I got my i360 case approval update this morning. Card production update for c31 EAD was on November 1st. So it took 22 days from c31 update to i360 approval update. I thought it would take much longer based on forum data. I wish all of you speedy approvals. Filed i360 on Nov 12, 2019. 

Divorced US citizen spouse in December 2017. 

Filed I-360 on Nov 12, 2019

Filed I485/ C31 EAD / AP in Feb 2020 (Stupid lawyer filed C31 instead of C9, and I didnt know EAD codes, didnt know about this VJ forum either)

On H1b status since 2014, H1b 6 years expired in May 2020. Out of status / Period of authorized stay since then. 

Amended EAD petition to C9 and filed expedite request for same in mid-may 2020. 

C9 EAD approved June 4, 2020. 

Biometrics done in Oct 2020. 

I485 case transferred to NBC for "faster processing" on September 30, 2020

Filed C9 EAD / AP Renewal petition in February 2021. 

Initial Advance Parole (from Feb 2020 application) approved in June 2021. 

C31 EAD production update - Nov 1st, 2021. 

C31 card delivered to attorney's office on Nov 8, 2021. 

I-360 case approved status update - Nov 22, 2021. 

No RFE throughout.  

Senator's office confirmed via congressional inquiry that the St. Louis office has received the I485 file and is currently awaiting interview scheduling - March 7, 2022

C9 EAD renewal card production case update - July 20, 2022 (took them just 17 months to process)

C9 EAD / AP renewal approval case update on both cases on July 21, 2022.

Combo card delivered to attorney's office on July 27, 2022

Medical exam RFE Drama: Second congressional inquiry sent in early July 2022 for I485. USCIS responded on 8/12/22 to this congressional inquiry that they issued an RFE on 5/24/22 and were waiting for my response. My lawyer denied receiving RFE and there was no such update on online USCIS portal. Lawyer's old firm was safe mailing address on my case. Lawyer changed firms a year after I hired her but did not change mailing address for my case with USCIS, she said she had a deal with her old firm to forward all her clients' mail to her new firm. Old firm denied receiving RFE. Sent another congressional inquiry requesting copy of RFE on 8/17/22. I also got medical exam done on 8/17/22 as I assumed RFE was for medical exam (thanks for this forum's insights.) Yelled at lawyer and threatened her with dire consequences. On 8/18/22 my lawyer's old firm finally found scanned copy of RFE in their "archived scans" (whatever the duck that is) and emailed it to me. It was indeed RFE requesting medical exam. On 8/20/22 I mailed medicals sealed packet with copy of RFE to St. Louis field office. Also sent a notarized letter with the packet - updating safe mailing address to my home address and informing St. Louis field office that I fired my lawyer. Sent similar letter to Vermont Service Center on the same date. 

8/23/22 - Fedex confirmed delivery of medicals packet to St. Louis Field Office. 

8/26/22: Case update on I485: New Card Is Being Produced

8/29/22:  On August 29, 2022, we approved your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

9/3/22 green card delivered to attorney's office (they didn't change safe mailing address despite my written requests to FO AND VSC.) 

9/6/22 VSC returned AR11 and my letter requesting safe mailing address change. In their letter they said something to the effect of "you can do this online, we wont do it via snail mail request etc." Just posting as an FYI, its weird. Also received I485 approval notice on the same date. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Posted
19 minutes ago, shiva32 said:

Hello vj family. I got my i360 case approval update this morning. Card production update for c31 EAD was on November 1st. So it took 22 days from c31 update to i360 approval update. I thought it would take much longer based on forum data. I wish all of you speedy approvals. Filed i360 on Nov 12, 2019. 

Again congratulations. 

 

I am worried for not getting my EAD and AP receipts. almost 2 months now.  

Filed: AOS (apr) Country: India
Timeline
Posted
3 minutes ago, balo101 said:

Again congratulations. 

 

I am worried for not getting my EAD and AP receipts. almost 2 months now.  

Congressional inquiry? 

Divorced US citizen spouse in December 2017. 

Filed I-360 on Nov 12, 2019

Filed I485/ C31 EAD / AP in Feb 2020 (Stupid lawyer filed C31 instead of C9, and I didnt know EAD codes, didnt know about this VJ forum either)

On H1b status since 2014, H1b 6 years expired in May 2020. Out of status / Period of authorized stay since then. 

Amended EAD petition to C9 and filed expedite request for same in mid-may 2020. 

C9 EAD approved June 4, 2020. 

Biometrics done in Oct 2020. 

I485 case transferred to NBC for "faster processing" on September 30, 2020

Filed C9 EAD / AP Renewal petition in February 2021. 

Initial Advance Parole (from Feb 2020 application) approved in June 2021. 

C31 EAD production update - Nov 1st, 2021. 

C31 card delivered to attorney's office on Nov 8, 2021. 

I-360 case approved status update - Nov 22, 2021. 

No RFE throughout.  

Senator's office confirmed via congressional inquiry that the St. Louis office has received the I485 file and is currently awaiting interview scheduling - March 7, 2022

C9 EAD renewal card production case update - July 20, 2022 (took them just 17 months to process)

C9 EAD / AP renewal approval case update on both cases on July 21, 2022.

Combo card delivered to attorney's office on July 27, 2022

Medical exam RFE Drama: Second congressional inquiry sent in early July 2022 for I485. USCIS responded on 8/12/22 to this congressional inquiry that they issued an RFE on 5/24/22 and were waiting for my response. My lawyer denied receiving RFE and there was no such update on online USCIS portal. Lawyer's old firm was safe mailing address on my case. Lawyer changed firms a year after I hired her but did not change mailing address for my case with USCIS, she said she had a deal with her old firm to forward all her clients' mail to her new firm. Old firm denied receiving RFE. Sent another congressional inquiry requesting copy of RFE on 8/17/22. I also got medical exam done on 8/17/22 as I assumed RFE was for medical exam (thanks for this forum's insights.) Yelled at lawyer and threatened her with dire consequences. On 8/18/22 my lawyer's old firm finally found scanned copy of RFE in their "archived scans" (whatever the duck that is) and emailed it to me. It was indeed RFE requesting medical exam. On 8/20/22 I mailed medicals sealed packet with copy of RFE to St. Louis field office. Also sent a notarized letter with the packet - updating safe mailing address to my home address and informing St. Louis field office that I fired my lawyer. Sent similar letter to Vermont Service Center on the same date. 

8/23/22 - Fedex confirmed delivery of medicals packet to St. Louis Field Office. 

8/26/22: Case update on I485: New Card Is Being Produced

8/29/22:  On August 29, 2022, we approved your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

9/3/22 green card delivered to attorney's office (they didn't change safe mailing address despite my written requests to FO AND VSC.) 

9/6/22 VSC returned AR11 and my letter requesting safe mailing address change. In their letter they said something to the effect of "you can do this online, we wont do it via snail mail request etc." Just posting as an FYI, its weird. Also received I485 approval notice on the same date. 

 

 

 

 

 

  

 
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