VAWA, Part 25

[Karman 58]

2 hours ago, Koi1 said:

Does anyone know what month/year of VAWA cases they are adjudicating right now?

Someone recently got approved from Oct 2020. But I think that's a rare case.

[Koi1 19]

4 hours ago, Karman said:

Someone recently got approved from Oct 2020. But I think that's a rare case.

Atleast that’s some hope. So do you know for sure what month they’re at? 

[shiva32 240]

Hi All,  bit of good news today, just got case status update that my C9 EAD renewal was approved. C9 EAD expired in June 2021. Submitted EAD and AP renewal petition in Feb 2021, they took 17 months to process. I had submitted out of normal processing time request three weeks ago through the online route, of course I didn't get any answer but the update today implies that it was probably useful, I think. Just wanted to mention in case its helpful to some of you. There is no new update on the I131 status yet, but I am hoping that this is a combo card valid for two years so I don't have to go begging after the esteemed USCIS folks again until I get the green card. My C31 EAD expires in November 2022, I might send renewal request for this before expiration, just in case. 

[TBoneTX 45,580]

14 minutes ago, shiva32 said:

C9 EAD renewal was approved

Yee-HAAAAA!  

[Note to T-B.'s self:  Joke worked again...]

[Karman 58]

5 hours ago, Koi1 said:

Atleast that’s some hope. So do you know for sure what month they’re at? 

No I do not know for sure. Someone posted here and I am just letting you know

[Karman 58]

3 hours ago, shiva32 said:

Hi All,  bit of good news today, just got case status update that my C9 EAD renewal was approved. C9 EAD expired in June 2021. Submitted EAD and AP renewal petition in Feb 2021, they took 17 months to process. I had submitted out of normal processing time request three weeks ago through the online route, of course I didn't get any answer but the update today implies that it was probably useful, I think. Just wanted to mention in case its helpful to some of you. There is no new update on the I131 status yet, but I am hoping that this is a combo card valid for two years so I don't have to go begging after the esteemed USCIS folks again until I get the green card. My C31 EAD expires in November 2022, I might send renewal request for this before expiration, just in case. 

Congratulations @shiva32 . 17 months seems really long for them to approve your c9. I wonder what would be cause for them to take this long.

[shiva32 240]

12 minutes ago, Karman said:

Congratulations @shiva32 . 17 months seems really long for them to approve your c9. I wonder what would be cause for them to take this long.   

No idea.

[kodicsv 5]

7 hours ago, shiva32 said:

Hi All,  bit of good news today, just got case status update that my C9 EAD renewal was approved. C9 EAD expired in June 2021. Submitted EAD and AP renewal petition in Feb 2021, they took 17 months to process. I had submitted out of normal processing time request three weeks ago through the online route, of course I didn't get any answer but the update today implies that it was probably useful, I think. Just wanted to mention in case its helpful to some of you. There is no new update on the I131 status yet, but I am hoping that this is a combo card valid for two years so I don't have to go begging after the esteemed USCIS folks again until I get the green card. My C31 EAD expires in November 2022, I might send renewal request for this before expiration, just in case. 

Your getting two ead cards renewal? One through 360 and one through 485? 
 

Can I person can have two ead cards?

[kodicsv 5]

On 7/19/2022 at 1:11 PM, Zzz___1 said:

From what I have been explained, NBC checks whether something is missing (e.g. medicals ) and pre-processes cases before they can be sent to FOs. Once everything looks good on their end, they forward a file to a local FO for further processing (that’s where your application will actually be reviewed. The FO also determines whether an interview is required or not). 
 

 

Once 360 is approved do we need to send medical to which location? 
Vermont ? To expedite process?

[shiva32 240]

5 minutes ago, kodicsv said:

Your getting two ead cards renewal? One through 360 and one through 485? 
 

Can I person can have two ead cards?

Yes. I know of other forum members who have had C9 and C31 EAD cards concurrently. Hopefully with processing times decreasing, two years EAD validity, and automatic 540 days extension with filing for renewal before expiration of current EADs, people would not need to do this kind of redundant duplication. 

[Sandra G. 5,054]

On 7/13/2022 at 9:20 AM, Evasn said:

Hello Sandra, 

Do you know what cases they interview now like what year of approvals or whenever the case was filed. Also based on your experience how long background check takes now . I've been waiting for 2.5 years since i360. Queens office . Thank you 

I have cases filed in 2018 and they didn't adjudicated yet.They are taking 26/30 months now to adjudicate a Vawa petition, but it can take longer tho.

[Zzz___1 141]

13 hours ago, kodicsv said:

Once 360 is approved do we need to send medical to which location? 
Vermont ? To expedite process?

No. In fact, doing so might delay the process. 
You need to wait for an RFE or interview notice.

[eve1993 11]

Hi All,

 

First of all I wanted to thank you all so much for keeping me sane! For giving me strength reading your stories throughout the years and so much knowledge to deal with my case, which helped me correct my own lawyer.

 

My advise is be your own lawyer as well, even though you have hired one. Do the research, check what the lawyer has filed/written on your behalf etc.

 

Unfortunately my lawyer messed up my case so badly that she put even wrong dates on my case on top of everything and I had to deal with a very brutal prima fascia, to the point of almost loosing the case.

In addition, I had to wait after my divorce was finalized to apply for VAWA (orders from my lawyer) when the law states you can apply even when you are still married with the abusive spouse.

She also told me to never travel with a pending VAWA because it's considered as abandoning the case. I listened to her and lost so much through the years, including my mom almost dying for weeks in the hospital.

I could go on and on, but the lesson I learnt from you all is never give up and better days will come.

 

Please see below my timeline.

Filed in New York

June 2019 Filed I360 & I 485 

Multiple EADs, Travel permit, etc

I-360 approved July 2022

 

 

Good luck to everyone, stay strong!

Edited July 21, 2022 by eve1990

[Zzz___1 141]

11 minutes ago, eve1993 said:

Hi All,

 

First of all I wanted to thank you all so much for keeping me sane! For giving me strength reading your stories throughout the years and so much knowledge to deal with my case, which helped me correct my own lawyer.

 

My advise is be your own lawyer as well, even though you have hired one. Do the research, check what the lawyer has filed/written on your behalf etc.

 

Unfortunately my lawyer messed up my case so badly that she put even wrong dates on my case on top of everything and I had to deal with a very brutal prima fascia, to the point of almost loosing the case.

In addition, I had to wait after my divorce was finalized to apply for VAWA (orders from my lawyer) when the law states you can apply even when you are still married with the abusive spouse.

She also told me to never travel with a pending VAWA because it's considered as abandoning the case. I listened to her and lost so much through the years, including my mom almost dying for weeks in the hospital.

I could go on and on, but the lesson I learnt from you all is never give up and better days will come.

 

Please see below my timeline.

Filed in New York

June 2019 Filed I360 & I 485 

Multiple EADs, Travel permit, etc

I-360 approved July 2022

 

 

Good luck to everyone, stay strong!

Congratulations! 

[steve_o 8]

5 hours ago, Zzz___1 said:

No. In fact, doing so might delay the process. 
You need to wait for an RFE or interview notice.

How could it delay the process tho? 
I heard sending medical makes to expedite the process.