VAWA, Part 25

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

11 hours ago, J2020 said:

Do you remember the timeline for your i824? The date you filed it 

 

what was the action you needed done? A duplicate or a file transfer?

Follow to join AOS.  Filed in September 2019; approved March 2020.

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

3 hours ago, BlueTiger92 said:

thank you @sandranj! My vawa was approved 10 months ago. There's no update on I-485 also filed in 2019. I had second biometrics and got 693 deficiency notice. Will reach out to congressperson

When did you get 2nd biometrics notice and I-693 deficiency notice.  That was an update on your I-485 from NBC.  

[BlueTiger92 123]

29 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

When did you get 2nd biometrics notice and I-693 deficiency notice.  That was an update on your I-485 from NBC.  

I got both of them in october 2021 but there's been no change in online status since first biometrics in 2019. Does it mean NBC transferred it to local office? I'm afraid my case is stuck somewhere

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

10 minutes ago, BlueTiger92 said:

I got both of them in october 2021 but there's been no change in online status since first biometrics in 2019. Does it mean NBC transferred it to local office? I'm afraid my case is stuck somewhere

OK, since it has been 7 months since the notice, you can check local processing times and see where they are.  If you believe that local office has your file, then contact congressman.  

[brownielove 19]

My VAWA case has been approved today, June 1, 2022!
 

Timeline:

February 2020 - Requested I-485 to be held in abeyance (already had EAD & AP card in January 2020)
March 30, 2020 - I-360 Receipt Date

April 2020 - Received Prima Facie Determination

August 2021 - Expedited Request to Renew EAD & AP got approved (my initial C09 EAD expired on July 2021)

March 21, 2022 - 2nd Prima Facie

May 31, 2022 - New Card Being Produced

June 1, 2022 - Case Was Approved

 

I have 2 questions, I hope someone can enlighten me: 

1. I am currently outside of the US right now and my C31 EAD will be sent to my lawyer's office in the US. Do I really need to use the c31 AP to be able to go back into the US or can I still use my valid c09 AP for re-entry?

 

2. My lawyer is trying to charge me more money, she said that I-485 wasn't part of the retainer so I have to pay more if I still want her to work on my I-485. She keeps saying that she can do things to make my I-485 have some progress & that my AOS case will be stuck in limbo for another 2 years if I don't hire her again to do what she needs to do. Should I still retain her for the I-485 or what else is there that needs to be done by a lawyer that I can't do myself? I would really prefer to not spend more money as I am heavily financially burdened currently.

 

 

 

 

[Rhema1 342]

The C31 doesn't have any AP attached on it if it was not initially requested because it isn't a combo card. 

So, you will still use your C09,wich is a combo card to enter USA. 

Edited June 1, 2022 by Rhema1

[i-need-help-pls 72]

31 minutes ago, brownielove said:

My VAWA case has been approved today, June 1, 2022!
 

Timeline:

February 2020 - Requested I-485 to be held in abeyance (already had EAD & AP card in January 2020)
March 30, 2020 - I-360 Receipt Date

April 2020 - Received Prima Facie Determination

August 2021 - Expedited Request to Renew EAD & AP got approved (my initial C09 EAD expired on July 2021)

March 21, 2022 - 2nd Prima Facie

May 31, 2022 - New Card Being Produced

June 1, 2022 - Case Was Approved

 

I have 2 questions, I hope someone can enlighten me: 

1. I am currently outside of the US right now and my C31 EAD will be sent to my lawyer's office in the US. Do I really need to use the c31 AP to be able to go back into the US or can I still use my valid c09 AP for re-entry?

 

2. My lawyer is trying to charge me more money, she said that I-485 wasn't part of the retainer so I have to pay more if I still want her to work on my I-485. She keeps saying that she can do things to make my I-485 have some progress & that my AOS case will be stuck in limbo for another 2 years if I don't hire her again to do what she needs to do. Should I still retain her for the I-485 or what else is there that needs to be done by a lawyer that I can't do myself? I would really prefer to not spend more money as I am heavily financially burdened currently.

 

 

 

 

Congratulations

[Royal Seed 36]

1 hour ago, brownielove said:

My VAWA case has been approved today, June 1, 2022!
 

Timeline:

February 2020 - Requested I-485 to be held in abeyance (already had EAD & AP card in January 2020)
March 30, 2020 - I-360 Receipt Date

April 2020 - Received Prima Facie Determination

August 2021 - Expedited Request to Renew EAD & AP got approved (my initial C09 EAD expired on July 2021)

March 21, 2022 - 2nd Prima Facie

May 31, 2022 - New Card Being Produced

June 1, 2022 - Case Was Approved

 

I have 2 questions, I hope someone can enlighten me: 

1. I am currently outside of the US right now and my C31 EAD will be sent to my lawyer's office in the US. Do I really need to use the c31 AP to be able to go back into the US or can I still use my valid c09 AP for re-entry?

 

2. My lawyer is trying to charge me more money, she said that I-485 wasn't part of the retainer so I have to pay more if I still want her to work on my I-485. She keeps saying that she can do things to make my I-485 have some progress & that my AOS case will be stuck in limbo for another 2 years if I don't hire her again to do what she needs to do. Should I still retain her for the I-485 or what else is there that needs to be done by a lawyer that I can't do myself? I would really prefer to not spend more money as I am heavily financially burdened currently.

 

 

 

 

Congrats! Firstly, you will stick with your C9 and AP for your return. I don't envisage you having any problem with your return to the US. For the second issue, you don't need to retain your lawyer for i485. I am of the opinion that there is nothing he can do to expedite your application that you cannot do yourself. I would advise you to contact your congressman to inquire about the status of your i-485.

[Aarontx90 60]

6 hours ago, shiva32 said:

Inquire through your congressperson or senator. Otherwise no way to know when its transferred to NBC / field office until you get interview notice / medicals RFE. 

Thank you, I would do that, I already put in an inquiry for I-485 being out of processing time at the local office.

[kodicsv 5]

10 hours ago, DeeeHT said:

Hi everyone! 
 

Pls how soon will I get an update or approval after USCIS receives my response to RFE. I’m a Feb 2020 VAWA filer. I received RFE in April and responded back and it was received by USCIS May 2nd. 
I’m really anxious and I would like to know the average time for an update after RFE has been received. 
thank you. 

I submitted rfe response on may 2021 still waiting

[Aadi135 68]

Hope everyone is doing great, 

 

Congratulations to all who received an approval and those are in line like me, hang in there, we are close, i know it is tough, 

 

Q. I think i missed something here. 

Do we need to file 765  with C31 along with 360 to get EAD based on C31 or just checking the box on 360 requesting EAD is enough? 

 

I though, those who just filed I-360 just checked the box in 360 form requesting EAD and received an EAD after approval. 

 

I do not recall if i requested EAD on my 360, but i am sure i did not filed 765 with C31 with it. Can i file 765 with C31 now? 

 

PS. I do not need EAD, just that approval notice takes time after NEW card being produced and i do not want to wait another 2-3 months in anxiety to know my case outcome. Please help me. 

[balo101 669]

4 minutes ago, Aadi135 said:

Hope everyone is doing great, 

 

Congratulations to all who received an approval and those are in line like me, hang in there, we are close, i know it is tough, 

 

Q. I think i missed something here. 

Do we need to file 765  with C31 along with 360 to get EAD based on C31 or just checking the box on 360 requesting EAD is enough? 

 

I though, those who just filed I-360 just checked the box in 360 form requesting EAD and received an EAD after approval. 

 

I do not recall if i requested EAD on my 360, but i am sure i did not filed 765 with C31 with it. Can i file 765 with C31 now? 

 

PS. I do not need EAD, just that approval notice takes time after NEW card being produced and i do not want to wait another 2-3 months in anxiety to know my case outcome. Please help me. 

If you check the box on i-360 then they will send you C31 once VAWA approves. 

If your i-360 pending then you will not get c31 until VAWA approves. 

if you have pending i-485 then you can file i-765 requesting EAD c09. 

[Aadi135 68]

17 minutes ago, balo101 said:

If you check the box on i-360 then they will send you C31 once VAWA approves. 

If your i-360 pending then you will not get c31 until VAWA approves. 

if you have pending i-485 then you can file i-765 requesting EAD c09. 

Thank you so much Balo, as always you are great help to the community, god bless you, 

 

I have EAD/AP so i am good on that part. 

 

Honestly i do not recall if i check the box on 360, what i can do now? I dont want to wait for months to get approval/rejection receipt to know. With C31, we get to know VAWA is approved. Thanks, 

 

god bless you

[balo101 669]

17 minutes ago, Aadi135 said:

Thank you so much Balo, as always you are great help to the community, god bless you, 

 

I have EAD/AP so i am good on that part. 

 

Honestly i do not recall if i check the box on 360, what i can do now? I dont want to wait for months to get approval/rejection receipt to know. With C31, we get to know VAWA is approved. Thanks, 

 

god bless you

Do you have a copy of your t-360? or if you did it through your lawyer you can ask him/her for a copy of your i-360.

or you can request from USCIS (FOIA) just to see whether you checked the box or not. 

 

Lately i have seen approval are taking much shorter than usually. I know few people on an other forum who got approved in 2 days after new card being produced.  

Edited June 2, 2022 by balo101

[Rhema1 342]

23 minutes ago, balo101 said:

Do you have a copy of your t-360? or if you did it through your lawyer you can ask him/her for a copy of your i-360.

or you can request from USCIS (FOIA) just to see whether you checked the box or not. 

 

Lately i have seen approval are taking much shorter than usually. I know few people on an other forum who got approved in 2 days after new card being produced.  

True, 

 Currently, approvals letters are coming more quickly.

I received my vawa approval update the next days after having the (C31) new card being produced.