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On 6/24/2022 at 3:21 PM, Angelmia said:

Hello everyone 

 

Please I need advice. I am overwhelmed and heavy hearted. My lawyer filed only i360 and C31 class for me. I thought the C31 was for ead like the Co9 till my friend told me it was ead that comes when vawa is approved. December she filed i485 and i765 c09 class. But I never got receipt notice. I did congress inquiry and uscus responded that the only cases they have are the i360 and c31. So I found out that my lawyer sent the i485 and i765 c09 class to Texas field office instead of Vermont. I applied for a fee waiver. Till now the documents were not traced ,no receipt numbers . Congress inquiry yielded nothing. So we have decided to refile everything and send to Vermont. I want to know please when she sends it does she need add a cover letter to explain I already have i360 and to merge the cases together ,do we need to add the receipt notice of the i360. Or does she just send the forms only and they would be able to merge them? Please does anyone know how long it takes to get C09 from Vermont vawa office ? I am facing severe hardship so I hope it comes out faster because the lawyer said it takes up to 12 months.

The attorney should explain that sent it to the wrong  place before.I have cases filed in April and I didn't get the receipts yet.

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On 6/29/2022 at 12:19 AM, Robotics said:

Hi all. Hope everyone doing well. This is my first post here. i got notifications on my I-485 today as ‘correspondence are received and uscis reviewing it’ my vawa is pending for 24 months now. Is it bad? I heard who gets it on their I-360 status means good. Anyone knows anything about it? Thanks. 

The fact they are reviewing your petition doesn't mean anything good or bad.

 

 

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On 6/26/2022 at 6:37 PM, Cartdeb said:

Guys my lawyer submitted my VAWA application along with the adjustment of status, work permit and travel doc since March 25 but we are yet to receive a receipt notice. She said that it could be due to the fact that we requested a fee waiver for the adjustment of status. Is this normal ? 

Fe waiver doesn't affect USCIS issuing receipts.

 

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Hey guys 

 

I have an unrelated question 

 

when someone gets their green card, can they visit Canada without a Canadian visa? Or do we have to get a Canadian visa despite holding an American green card? 
 

just wondering if green card holders can visit Canada without a visa or just US citizens 

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1 hour ago, J2020 said:

Hey guys 

 

I have an unrelated question 

 

when someone gets their green card, can they visit Canada without a Canadian visa? Or do we have to get a Canadian visa despite holding an American green card? 
 

just wondering if green card holders can visit Canada without a visa or just US citizens 

Just came back from Canada without visa! You can travel with your gc

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1 hour ago, J2020 said:

Hey guys 

 

I have an unrelated question 

 

when someone gets their green card, can they visit Canada without a Canadian visa? Or do we have to get a Canadian visa despite holding an American green card? 
 

just wondering if green card holders can visit Canada without a visa or just US citizens 

As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must show the following documents for all methods of travel to Canada:

 

Green card holders never needed visas. They initially only needed an ETA. But as of the aforementioned date, they only need to present the documents listed below:

Just now, Shroy123 said:

Just came back from Canada without visa! You can travel with your gc

Absolutely!😊👍

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2 hours ago, Shroy123 said:

Just came back from Canada without visa! You can travel with your gc

 

2 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must show the following documents for all methods of travel to Canada:

 

Green card holders never needed visas. They initially only needed an ETA. But as of the aforementioned date, they only need to present the documents listed below:

Absolutely!😊👍

That is awesome 😍 

 

thank you for the info guys ❣️

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Sunday!  Time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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THE BLONDES, THE BRUNETTES, AND THE TOUR BUS

 

Two bowling teams, one of all blondes and one of all brunettes, chartered a double-decker bus for a weekend bowling tournament in London.  The brunette team rode in the bottom of the bus, and the blonde team rode on the top level.

 

The brunette team down below was living it up, having a great time, when one of them realized that she wasn't hearing anything from the blondes upstairs.  She went up to investigate.

 

When the brunette reached the top, she found all the blondes frozen in fear, staring straight ahead at the road, and clutching the seats in front of them with white knuckles.  She asked, "What's going on up here?  We're having a grand time downstairs!"

 

One of the blondes looked up and said, "Yeah, but YOU'VE got a driver!"

:P 

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(!).

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Hello,

 

I just received the sudden passing of my Dad and need to travel back him. I have my EAD combo card valid for 2 years. My vawa is still pending. Please can someone confirm how long I can be outside of the US for ? Thanks for all your help ?

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3 hours ago, ajango said:

Hello,

 

I just received the sudden passing of my Dad and need to travel back him. I have my EAD combo card valid for 2 years. My vawa is still pending. Please can someone confirm how long I can be outside of the US for ? Thanks for all your help ?

You can stay as long as your AP is valid. Just return before it expires. 

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3 hours ago, ajango said:

the sudden passing of my Dad

May you be comforted among all who mourn.

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(!).

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22 hours ago, Bshine said:

Hi VJ family,

Am an oct 2020 filer, please I have a question can getting pregnant affect vawa process? 

No. 

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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On 7/3/2022 at 6:46 PM, ajango said:

Hello,

 

I just received the sudden passing of my Dad and need to travel back him. I have my EAD combo card valid for 2 years. My vawa is still pending. Please can someone confirm how long I can be outside of the US for ? Thanks for all your help ?

My COndolences

 

Make sure you have AP.  Not all combo cards have AP attached to it.  

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