VAWA, Part 25

[J2020 94]

11 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

Once you filed VAWA, any and all petitions you file go to Vermont.  You are considered a protected case.  

Thank you for responding 

 

but don’t they send the petitioner’s case file to the local office once the petition is approved? Or does the file get transferred to the local office after the petitioner submits i485? 
 

[Demise 1,304]

9 hours ago, lukas360 said:

Hello dear friends, I came to my country for my father's cancer treatment and I will return to America in 2 weeks. I have I-360 file pending and got RFE request email today.  I have an valid Employment Authorization and Travel Card so Combo Card ( SERVES AS I-512 ADVANCE PAROLE) and it is valid until September 2023. My questions is,

 

-) Will I have any problem re-entering the US?  Because USCIS asked for RFE and I will fill it in 15 days. 

 

-) What is the response time for RFE? So how long do I have to send the RFE document? I've read that according to the new announcements, USCIS give us 60 days extra time.

 

Please help me and I feel so bad from stress.  While my father's treatment is still going on, the extra stress is overwhelming.  Thank you

1. No, RFE does not affect your advance parole.

2. Normally 12 weeks, then due to the pandemic they tack on an additional 60 days. So 144 from the day it was issued to when they have to get a response. If the deadline falls on the weekend or holiday, the next working day is the deadline.

[Demise 1,304]

1 hour ago, J2020 said:

why did my request go to Vermont instead of California? Is it because my file is still in Vermont and haven’t been transferred to a local office yet? Does anyone have any idea? 

 

if my file is still in Vermont, does this mean it will have a faster transfer to the NVC? Vermont processing time for 824 is 11 months.

Probably because VAWA, VSC takes on a bunch of unrelated cases when you're a VAWA self-petitioner. My DACA renewal similarly went to VSC due to VAWA.

[Shroy123 751]

9 hours ago, lukas360 said:

Hello dear friends, I came to my country 15 days ago for my father's cancer treatment and I will return to America in 2 weeks. I have I-360 file pending and got RFE request email today.  I have an valid Employment Authorization and Travel Card so Combo Card ( SERVES AS I-512 ADVANCE PAROLE) and it is valid until September 2023. My questions is,

 

-) Will I have any problem re-entering the USA with my valid Advance Parole card ? Because USCIS asked for RFE and I will fill it in 15 days. 

 

-) What is the response time for RFE? So how long do I have to send the RFE document? I've read that according to the new announcements, USCIS give us 60 days extra time.

 

Please help me and I feel so bad from stress.  While my father's treatment is still going on, the extra stress is overwhelming.  Thank you

Usually RFE respond time is 90 days so you should be fine.

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

33 minutes ago, J2020 said:

Thank you for responding 

 

but don’t they send the petitioner’s case file to the local office once the petition is approved? Or does the file get transferred to the local office after the petitioner submits i485? 
 

Your case file only gets sent to the local office when they are ready to process a petition they have jurisdiction over.  Otherwise Vermont is the main gatekeeper of your case file for life.  

[J2020 94]

3 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

Your case file only gets sent to the local office when they are ready to process a petition they have jurisdiction over.  Otherwise Vermont is the main gatekeeper of your case file for life.  

Thank you friend for explaining, appreciate you 

[God is a good God 238]

7 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

There is no such process for what you are asking.  Your kids names have to be on your approved I-360 and on your I-485 application, and once your GC is issued you will then file I-824.

Yes my kids names are on the approval notice. I heard people here filling for humanitarian parole for children to come once i360 is approved 

[AJJU 103]

Hello VJ Family ....

 

First i want to apologies for my delayed updates..... i was very sick of Flu Cough and Cold basically COVID i guess..... but am good now ... i received my CARD today and below is my I485 time line along with Interview highlights 

 

i went with my lawyer that day on 26 Tuesday arrived 30 mins early still had to wait for 2 hours and was called by very humble and easy going IO lady who asked my lawyer BAR ID.

Made me to stand raise my hand to swear what i ever i will be asked i must comply with complete honesty and say only the Truth for which i said i will only speak the truth...

 

1. What's you last date of entry on US

      A) What's was the last date of entry at the time of VALID VISA     (Which i didn't remember so i took out the PASSPORT to check the dates for which the IO asked to hand over my passport she looked at every entry stamp wrote on the files)

2. After the arrival in US which countries you visited 

3. What was the purpose of your visit

     She had all of my info i mean everything everything on her screen (because she was looking at the computer screen after every reply)  looking at me. 

4. Were you or any member of the family involve any criminal activities

5. Were you ever been convicted for any crime in US or any countries

6. Did you now or had ever unauthorized work with out work permit 

7. What do you do

8. In what way a PR will help you towards you life

9. Do you have your PAROLE (EAD) with you ( she closely examined all of my EAD and said she had to scan for records)

10. She asked if my contact details are correct on the files (it was the address and the phone number provided at the time of Filling which was no more in use)

11. She asked my working phone number and email and home address which updated in the file or records (she actually had a thik fat file of my case)

12. On which address notification should go (my lawyer replied to her)

13. You should receive your card 3-4 weeks. 

14. Is there any thing you wish to ask ? NO 

15. You have to get an info pass at the USCIS office and they can do that for you. 

 

******Congrats******** walked us to the door and we were out .......

 

NO QUESTION ON 

MEDICAL     TAX RETURNS     OR ANY OTHER THING .......     

             

 

 Thanks all of you and Special Thanks to SandraNJ / Stillwinning / Shory123 May God Bless You. 

Every case will be approved just have patience and keep your self busy. If you are honest with your case your i say your CASE APPROVED

 

Edited May 8, 2022 by AJJU

[Sasacb 69]

15 minutes ago, AJJU said:

Hello VJ Family ....

 

First i want to apologies for my delayed updates..... i was very sick of Flu Cough and Cold basically COVID i guess..... but am good now ... i received my CARD today and below is my I485 time line along with Interview highlights 

 

i went with my lawyer that day on 26 Tuesday arrived 30 mins early still had to wait for 2 hours and was called by very humble and easy going IO lady who asked my lawyer BAR ID.

Made me to stand raise my hand to swear what i ever i will be asked i must comply with complete honesty and say only the Truth for which i said i will only speak the truth...

 

1. What's you last date of entry on US

      A) What's was the last date of entry at the time of VALID VISA     (Which i didn't remember so i took out the PASSPORT to check the dates for which the IO asked to hand over my passport she looked at every entry stamp wrote on the files)

2. After the arrival in US which countries you visited 

3. What was the purpose of your visit

     She had all of my info i mean everything everything on her screen (because she was looking at the computer screen after every reply)  looking at me. 

4. Were you or any member of the family involve any criminal activities

5. Were you ever been convicted for any crime in US or any countries

6. Did you now or had ever unauthorized work with out work permit 

7. What do you do

8. In what way a PR will help you towards you life

9. Do you have your PAROLE (EAD) with you ( she closely examined all of my EAD and said she had to scan for records)

10. She asked if my contact details are correct on the files (it was the address and the phone number provided at the time of Filling which was no more in use)

11. She asked my working phone number and email and home address which updated in the file or records (she actually had a thik fat file of my case)

12. On which address notification should go (my lawyer replied to her)

13. You should receive your card 3-4 weeks. 

14. Is there any thing you wish to ask ? NO 

15. You have to get an info pass at the USCIS office and they can do that for you. 

 

******Congrats******** walked us to the door and we were out .......

 

NO QUESTION ON 

MEDICAL     TAX RETURNS     OR ANY OTHER THING .......     

             

 

 Thanks all of you and Special Thanks to SandraNJ / Stillwinning / Shory123 May God Bless You. 

Every case will be approved just have patience and keep your self busy. If you are honest with your case your i say your CASE APPROVED

 

Wow that’s so nice.  God bless you ! 
we have almost the same timeline ! I’m still waiting ! Since September 2018 they got my response from Evidences and nothing has changed!

waiting and praying to hear some good news soon cause it’s being so hard like now I’m with my EAD expired can’t drive can’t work 🥹🥹

but I hope you enjoy life and hope you can find someone to real love you exactly how everyone deserves !

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

3 hours ago, AJJU said:

Hello VJ Family ....

 

First i want to apologies for my delayed updates..... i was very sick of Flu Cough and Cold basically COVID i guess..... but am good now ... i received my CARD today and below is my I485 time line along with Interview highlights 

 

i went with my lawyer that day on 26 Tuesday arrived 30 mins early still had to wait for 2 hours and was called by very humble and easy going IO lady who asked my lawyer BAR ID.

Made me to stand raise my hand to swear what i ever i will be asked i must comply with complete honesty and say only the Truth for which i said i will only speak the truth...

 

1. What's you last date of entry on US

      A) What's was the last date of entry at the time of VALID VISA     (Which i didn't remember so i took out the PASSPORT to check the dates for which the IO asked to hand over my passport she looked at every entry stamp wrote on the files)

2. After the arrival in US which countries you visited 

3. What was the purpose of your visit

     She had all of my info i mean everything everything on her screen (because she was looking at the computer screen after every reply)  looking at me. 

4. Were you or any member of the family involve any criminal activities

5. Were you ever been convicted for any crime in US or any countries

6. Did you now or had ever unauthorized work with out work permit 

7. What do you do

8. In what way a PR will help you towards you life

9. Do you have your PAROLE (EAD) with you ( she closely examined all of my EAD and said she had to scan for records)

10. She asked if my contact details are correct on the files (it was the address and the phone number provided at the time of Filling which was no more in use)

11. She asked my working phone number and email and home address which updated in the file or records (she actually had a thik fat file of my case)

12. On which address notification should go (my lawyer replied to her)

13. You should receive your card 3-4 weeks. 

14. Is there any thing you wish to ask ? NO 

15. You have to get an info pass at the USCIS office and they can do that for you. 

 

******Congrats******** walked us to the door and we were out .......

 

NO QUESTION ON 

MEDICAL     TAX RETURNS     OR ANY OTHER THING .......     

             

 

 Thanks all of you and Special Thanks to SandraNJ / Stillwinning / Shory123 May God Bless You. 

Every case will be approved just have patience and keep your self busy. If you are honest with your case your i say your CASE APPROVED

 

CONGRATULATIONS 🎊🎉🎈🍾 dear!!! Really excited to see this! Hope you feeling better now? Awesome God!😇🥂🥳

[JuliaNE 47]

Hello everyone. Happy to see the approvals. God is Great. 
I have a question. So after the approval of my I-360 this February, I filled for my I-485 and I-765 this March. In May 4 th I got an update for fingerprint has been applied on I-485 but it didn’t apply to my work permit. Is that normal? 
 

Also I did not go for fingerprints, I think they used my last 1 from 2018, which is weird, that’s more than 2 years. I was thinking I’ll get a mail about new fingerprints and go for a new one. 
How long do I wait for interview after finger prints? 
 

Thank you for your answers. 

[Shroy123 751]

8 hours ago, AJJU said:

Hello VJ Family ....

 

First i want to apologies for my delayed updates..... i was very sick of Flu Cough and Cold basically COVID i guess..... but am good now ... i received my CARD today and below is my I485 time line along with Interview highlights 

 

i went with my lawyer that day on 26 Tuesday arrived 30 mins early still had to wait for 2 hours and was called by very humble and easy going IO lady who asked my lawyer BAR ID.

Made me to stand raise my hand to swear what i ever i will be asked i must comply with complete honesty and say only the Truth for which i said i will only speak the truth...

 

1. What's you last date of entry on US

      A) What's was the last date of entry at the time of VALID VISA     (Which i didn't remember so i took out the PASSPORT to check the dates for which the IO asked to hand over my passport she looked at every entry stamp wrote on the files)

2. After the arrival in US which countries you visited 

3. What was the purpose of your visit

     She had all of my info i mean everything everything on her screen (because she was looking at the computer screen after every reply)  looking at me. 

4. Were you or any member of the family involve any criminal activities

5. Were you ever been convicted for any crime in US or any countries

6. Did you now or had ever unauthorized work with out work permit 

7. What do you do

8. In what way a PR will help you towards you life

9. Do you have your PAROLE (EAD) with you ( she closely examined all of my EAD and said she had to scan for records)

10. She asked if my contact details are correct on the files (it was the address and the phone number provided at the time of Filling which was no more in use)

11. She asked my working phone number and email and home address which updated in the file or records (she actually had a thik fat file of my case)

12. On which address notification should go (my lawyer replied to her)

13. You should receive your card 3-4 weeks. 

14. Is there any thing you wish to ask ? NO 

15. You have to get an info pass at the USCIS office and they can do that for you. 

 

******Congrats******** walked us to the door and we were out .......

 

NO QUESTION ON 

MEDICAL     TAX RETURNS     OR ANY OTHER THING .......     

             

 

 Thanks all of you and Special Thanks to SandraNJ / Stillwinning / Shory123 May God Bless You. 

Every case will be approved just have patience and keep your self busy. If you are honest with your case your i say your CASE APPROVED

 

Congratulations 😇😇

[NewPaths 2]

On 4/19/2022 at 2:03 AM, Pinkrlion said:

OK, then you did not need to file I-130, you are adjusting status from K-1.  How long have you been married?

 

It will take a 1-2 years before you even have your interview, as you are just doing your fingerprints today.  You can check your local office processing times for I-485.

 

You can attend your AOS interview and ask for them to hold your I-485 or You can file for VAWA and take receipt to interview to show that you filed.  

 

Hello everyone,

 

I am totally new here, I would like to find out more about timing because getting that EAD is so important for us, being without our abusive's financial support. I read @maggiol's post and @Pinkrlion's reply (above), there are some similarities.

 

It is great news from @Pinkrlion's reply that I can take time to file VAWA closer to the interview because I will not let my abusive know where I am right now so he will definitely not attend the interview with me. 

 

My priority date is 7 March 2022,

I got an RFE 22 March,

my i-485 & i765 under review as of 26 April,

and I did my biometrics 26 April 2022.

My F-1 visa expired in mid-Jan 2022 during my uscis application because the first set of i-485 and other forms were submitted in Nov 2021.  

 

I have left my husband and stepchildren 3 weeks ago, he has no idea where i am nor have any way to reach me other than love-bomb texting my home country phone number all day everyday (because my country's phone network does not allow number-blocking). I know for sure he won't be filing for divorce soon so I am using his residency to apply for nursing school and my city's free training (for nursing). 

 

Here's where i need advice -

1)The RFE I received on 22 March is asking for a joint sponsor because even though his income is above the 125% poverty guideline for our household, his income is solely from SSI benefits. (these SSI benefits are for the legal guardian of my stepchildren, awarded for the stepchildren's expenses). Is this why USCIS wants a joint sponsor, because they dont accept SSI income? I wrote a MyUscis message to ask if it could be a) incomplete documents b) he didn't sign the form or c) i need a joint sponsor because the way the letter was written was vague, but there is no reply for some time. 

 

2) I have not asked anyone to be my joint sponsor. i dont potentially have anyone i am close enough to, who would like to be my joint sponsor. but before i ask, I would like to know if going ahead with my current application (and quickly submitting a joint sponsor) would get me my EAD sooner or submitting VAWA at this point would get me an EAD sooner. do you guys have any idea who i can ask? 

 

3) I read many online sites that stated other people's experience being that if i were to work right now, although illegal, will not be a problem once my GC is approved. May I know if it is the same if I submit my VAWA at this point? (my husband forced me to enter clinical trials to help him with his car loan and bills and i left him before i received the payment and i know have a few thousand dollars sitting in a debit card because i am afraid to use the money) Can i use this money?

 

4) I hope that if i were to submit VAWA, my husband won't be investigated by CPS in anyway. I cannot risk my stepchildren being sent to their late mother's parents because they are really horrible people and he is a good father. so far 2 people advised me VAWA is totally confidential, one person said we have no control if USCIS officers decides to report. 

 

Thank you all for your attention (and advice in advance). Have an awesome weekend.

 

PS: I have read some really heartbreaking experiences of the brave people here and I would like to express my empathy and sympathy. I hope everyone realises their dreams and goals as soon as possible. 

[NewPaths 2]

16 minutes ago, NewPaths said:

 

Hello everyone,

 

I am totally new here, I would like to find out more about timing because getting that EAD is so important for us, being without our abusive's financial support. I read @maggiol's post and @Pinkrlion's reply (above), there are some similarities.

 

It is great news from @Pinkrlion's reply that I can take time to file VAWA closer to the interview because I will not let my abusive know where I am right now so he will definitely not attend the interview with me. 

 

My priority date is 7 March 2022,

I got an RFE 22 March,

my i-485 & i765 under review as of 26 April,

and I did my biometrics 26 April 2022.

My F-1 visa expired in mid-Jan 2022 during my uscis application because the first set of i-485 and other forms were submitted in Nov 2021.  

 

I have left my husband and stepchildren 3 weeks ago, he has no idea where i am nor have any way to reach me other than love-bomb texting my home country phone number all day everyday (because my country's phone network does not allow number-blocking). I know for sure he won't be filing for divorce soon so I am using his residency to apply for nursing school and my city's free training (for nursing). 

 

Here's where i need advice -

1)The RFE I received on 22 March is asking for a joint sponsor because even though his income is above the 125% poverty guideline for our household, his income is solely from SSI benefits. (these SSI benefits are for the legal guardian of my stepchildren, awarded for the stepchildren's expenses). Is this why USCIS wants a joint sponsor, because they dont accept SSI income? I wrote a MyUscis message to ask if it could be a) incomplete documents b) he didn't sign the form or c) i need a joint sponsor because the way the letter was written was vague, but there is no reply for some time. 

 

2) I have not asked anyone to be my joint sponsor. i dont potentially have anyone i am close enough to, who would like to be my joint sponsor. but before i ask, I would like to know if going ahead with my current application (and quickly submitting a joint sponsor) would get me my EAD sooner or submitting VAWA at this point would get me an EAD sooner. do you guys have any idea who i can ask? 

 

3) I read many online sites that stated other people's experience being that if i were to work right now, although illegal, will not be a problem once my GC is approved. May I know if it is the same if I submit my VAWA at this point? (my husband forced me to enter clinical trials to help him with his car loan and bills and i left him before i received the payment and i know have a few thousand dollars sitting in a debit card because i am afraid to use the money) Can i use this money?

 

4) I hope that if i were to submit VAWA, my husband won't be investigated by CPS in anyway. I cannot risk my stepchildren being sent to their late mother's parents because they are really horrible people and he is a good father. so far 2 people advised me VAWA is totally confidential, one person said we have no control if USCIS officers decides to report. 

 

Thank you all for your attention (and advice in advance). Have an awesome weekend.

 

PS: I have read some really heartbreaking experiences of the brave people here and I would like to express my empathy and sympathy. I hope everyone realises their dreams and goals as soon as possible. 

do you guys have any idea who i can ask? --- I meant who can i ask to be my joint sponsor. 

[TBoneTX 45,604]

19 hours ago, AJJU said:

i received my CARD today

Yee-HAAAA!   

 

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