VAWA, Part 26

[i-need-help-pls 72]

12 hours ago, krychy said:

Hello all, I'm happy to report that my case has been approved yesterday, no interview. My timeline is below:

 

02/2018 - Ex husband proposed.

03/2018 - Moved in with my now ex-husband I've been with for 5 years (South Dakota).

11/2018 - Marriage.

12/2018 - I-130 & I-485 Application, notice received on same month.

09/2019 - Moved out due to abuse. Was bouncing around different places but settled for Los Angeles since I know people there and would be easier for me. Found a job that paid me $12.00/hour. Was able to get psychiatry and psychotherapy help from the local government.

10/2019 - Got notice that interview was scheduled in Nebraska. Found out through husband (now ex) who was threatening to go to the interview and ask them to deport me.

11/2019 - I decided that I needed to be brave so I went to interview alone, even if my husband appears or not. Husband did not appear, the officer who spoke to me was nice. He asked me what happened and I started to break down  and actually advised me to file for I-360. I have never heard if I-360 before, so he explained it to me. He told me to submit it before 02/2020 and gave me an RFE requesting I-360. I immediately started schooling myself on what I-360 is and gathering everything I need to file it. That's also about the time I joined this VAWA thread, which I learned a lot from. 

02/2020 - I missed the submission timeline as my vital records, police clearances, etc. from the Philippines did not arrive on time.

04/2020 - I received a letter about removal proceedings since I did not submit I-360 on time. I wrote back to my officer telling him that I'm at the mercy of the issuing departments back in the Philippines and I had no control. By this time I already had all the requirements I needed to file VAWA so I did, and I attached receipt notice.

05/2020 - Since I got really stressed out about the removal proceedings, I told myself that I would need an attorney to represent me if it were to happen again. I reached out to a couple, but every single one was quoting me for money I did not even have nor ever had in my life. I started to become really scared because I was barely surviving with $12.00/hour job that I would skip meals just to pay my share of rent.

07/2020 - I found out about Asian Americans Advancing Justice. I inquired but they did not have a capacity to take my case. They told me to continue researching VAWA attorneys. This whole month I had consultation appointments with different attorneys every other day. Some were giving me lower rates since it's VAWA, some does not.

08/2020 - Then an angel came to my life. I went to a consultation with an attorney. She specializes in family based petitions, but was a domestic violence attorney prior to that. I told her my story and the whole thing became very emotional. She offered to take my case pro-bono. A week later after her paralegal reviewed all the documents I sent to USICS (good thing I have a copt of everything), they submitted G-28 (notice of entry appearance as attorney).  

09/2020 - Prima facie received.

 

It was crickets for 2 years. My attorneys told me to be patient, and they showed me support. They told me to keep my mind off of it and focus on the other aspects of my life. So I did. I focused on healing myself from everything that just happened. From the abuse, the immigration stress. Those 2 years felt like a never ending marathon. I'm surprised that I even survived it and never gave up. I continued with my medication and of course psychotherapy. I gained back my confidence, and started to see my self worth. It was still financially hard at first but I excelled in my career as I gave most of my time and effort on that. It was my outlet. From a $12.00/hr retail job, I moved on to $20.00/hr junior designer job, then to $30.00/hr intermediate designer job, to now $50.00/hr senior designer job. I was able to move to a nicer place in a nicer area, I was able to purchase my own car. The independence felt great. I never knew that this was how my life would turn out to be. In between all of those, I found new friends, and I was just being unapologetically me. Life was worth living again.

 

04/2022 - I-360 Approved!

11/2022 - RFE for I-693.

12/2022 - Submitted RFE.

01/19/23 - New card being produced.

01/20/23 - I-485 CASE WAS APPROVED!

 

I know that this was way too much detail but I'm hoping that it would give hope to everyone who's waiting for approval. That was 5 years of my life not knowing how everything will turn out. I'm glad I did not give up.

 

 

Congratulations. 

[i-need-help-pls 72]

Hello Family, I'm September 2018 filler. 

 

Do we have anyone with Vawa Approval and Reopen case  ? 

 

My Status changed from APPROVED on 1/6/2023  TO  “Case Was Reopened for Reconsideration” on  1/9/2023.   

 

On Reopen status, USCIS said they sent me a letter but I will get the letter by  2/12/2023 .   I don't know why is one month to get the letter. 

 

Do you think is I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record ? 

[Apple90 60]

5 hours ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello Family, I'm September 2018 filler. 

 

Do we have anyone with Vawa Approval and Reopen case  ? 

 

My Status changed from APPROVED on 1/6/2023  TO  “Case Was Reopened for Reconsideration” on  1/9/2023.   

 

On Reopen status, USCIS said they sent me a letter but I will get the letter by  2/12/2023 .   I don't know why is one month to get the letter. 

 

Do you think is I-693, Report of Medical Examination and Vaccination Record ? 

What did the reopen the i360 or i485?

[ax1990 29]

9 hours ago, Apple90 said:

What did the reopen the i360 or i485?

There’s a possibility that it’s a system glitch. I saw a few other people elsewhere encountering the same issue. Not sure what happened to them though.

[i-need-help-pls 72]

16 hours ago, Apple90 said:

What did the reopen the i360 or i485?

 i360

[Apple90 60]

5 hours ago, i-need-help-pls said:

 i360

The i360 has nothing to do with medical examination wait until you receive the letter or it could be a glitch 

[samjersey 0]

I flew to CT (Hartford) from LA to have my interview done, but USCIS officer told me he does not have jurisdiction to conduct interview and asked me to re-schedule in the state I live (I used to live in CT before and I properly updated address yet USCIS scheduled intw in CT) . He however took my medicals and kept them in USCIS file. Any one had this experience, how do I proceed next ? Thank you so much!

[i-need-help-pls 72]

4 hours ago, Apple90 said:

The i360 has nothing to do with medical examination wait until you receive the letter or it could be a glitch 

Thanks 

[Pinkrlion 2,716]

5 hours ago, samjersey said:

I flew to CT (Hartford) from LA to have my interview done, but USCIS officer told me he does not have jurisdiction to conduct interview and asked me to re-schedule in the state I live (I used to live in CT before and I properly updated address yet USCIS scheduled intw in CT) . He however took my medicals and kept them in USCIS file. Any one had this experience, how do I proceed next ? Thank you so much!

@sandranj

 

[ImmiUSA 2]

On 1/21/2023 at 12:02 PM, krychy said:

Hello all, I'm happy to report that my case has been approved yesterday, no interview. My timeline is below:

 

02/2018 - Ex husband proposed.

03/2018 - Moved in with my now ex-husband I've been with for 5 years (South Dakota).

11/2018 - Marriage.

12/2018 - I-130 & I-485 Application, notice received on same month.

09/2019 - Moved out due to abuse. Was bouncing around different places but settled for Los Angeles since I know people there and would be easier for me. Found a job that paid me $12.00/hour. Was able to get psychiatry and psychotherapy help from the local government.

10/2019 - Got notice that interview was scheduled in Nebraska. Found out through husband (now ex) who was threatening to go to the interview and ask them to deport me.

11/2019 - I decided that I needed to be brave so I went to interview alone, even if my husband appears or not. Husband did not appear, the officer who spoke to me was nice. He asked me what happened and I started to break down  and actually advised me to file for I-360. I have never heard if I-360 before, so he explained it to me. He told me to submit it before 02/2020 and gave me an RFE requesting I-360. I immediately started schooling myself on what I-360 is and gathering everything I need to file it. That's also about the time I joined this VAWA thread, which I learned a lot from. 

02/2020 - I missed the submission timeline as my vital records, police clearances, etc. from the Philippines did not arrive on time.

04/2020 - I received a letter about removal proceedings since I did not submit I-360 on time. I wrote back to my officer telling him that I'm at the mercy of the issuing departments back in the Philippines and I had no control. By this time I already had all the requirements I needed to file VAWA so I did, and I attached receipt notice.

05/2020 - Since I got really stressed out about the removal proceedings, I told myself that I would need an attorney to represent me if it were to happen again. I reached out to a couple, but every single one was quoting me for money I did not even have nor ever had in my life. I started to become really scared because I was barely surviving with $12.00/hour job that I would skip meals just to pay my share of rent.

07/2020 - I found out about Asian Americans Advancing Justice. I inquired but they did not have a capacity to take my case. They told me to continue researching VAWA attorneys. This whole month I had consultation appointments with different attorneys every other day. Some were giving me lower rates since it's VAWA, some does not.

08/2020 - Then an angel came to my life. I went to a consultation with an attorney. She specializes in family based petitions, but was a domestic violence attorney prior to that. I told her my story and the whole thing became very emotional. She offered to take my case pro-bono. A week later after her paralegal reviewed all the documents I sent to USICS (good thing I have a copt of everything), they submitted G-28 (notice of entry appearance as attorney).  

09/2020 - Prima facie received.

 

It was crickets for 2 years. My attorneys told me to be patient, and they showed me support. They told me to keep my mind off of it and focus on the other aspects of my life. So I did. I focused on healing myself from everything that just happened. From the abuse, the immigration stress. Those 2 years felt like a never ending marathon. I'm surprised that I even survived it and never gave up. I continued with my medication and of course psychotherapy. I gained back my confidence, and started to see my self worth. It was still financially hard at first but I excelled in my career as I gave most of my time and effort on that. It was my outlet. From a $12.00/hr retail job, I moved on to $20.00/hr junior designer job, then to $30.00/hr intermediate designer job, to now $50.00/hr senior designer job. I was able to move to a nicer place in a nicer area, I was able to purchase my own car. The independence felt great. I never knew that this was how my life would turn out to be. In between all of those, I found new friends, and I was just being unapologetically me. Life was worth living again.

 

04/2022 - I-360 Approved!

11/2022 - RFE for I-693.

12/2022 - Submitted RFE.

01/19/23 - New card being produced.

01/20/23 - I-485 CASE WAS APPROVED!

 

I know that this was way too much detail but I'm hoping that it would give hope to everyone who's waiting for approval. That was 5 years of my life not knowing how everything will turn out. I'm glad I did not give up.

 

 

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS! Maybe I ask how long did it take to receive I-360 approval from receiving c-31 EAD? 

[krychy 34]

On 1/21/2023 at 2:15 PM, Priya25 said:

Congratulations, very happy for you. I think i needed this at this moment. I know it is very hard to wait while still trying to deal with everything after coming out of such a relationship. could you please let me knowhow you got govt help in the psychotherapy.

Thank you!

 

I was eligible for MediCal at the time based on my low income, so I signed up. It started with an intake and then I was recommended to a therapist in network. I was then recommended by my therapist to a psychiatrist after 3 sessions.

[Zizigragnon 48]

-My Vawa was approved on 01/13/2023.

-EAD C31 received on hands on 01/20/2023 exactly 7days after i360 approval.

-I 360 approval letters received  01/24/2023.

 

It took 7days to receive EAD C31 and 11 days to receive all approval letters. 

[Sumar9909 81]

On 1/14/2023 at 9:30 AM, Pinkrlion said:

Take them to the interview. 

I'm having difficulty filling out the i864w. Help me please 

[Sandra G. 5,047]

On 1/18/2023 at 2:15 AM, rayofhope said:

Congratulations !!! YayI’m so happy for you.. Need to know the timeline from start as my case is little complicated . Had to flee back home  the. Came back and through all process became PR through vawa in Nov 2019. Applied for citizenship but have not been divorced yet as no money left did all part time jobs till now. Right now unemployed. I fo not if there wud be a problem in my Citizenship interview or they might ask why am i not divorced yet. Is there anyway if i do not know where my husband is and can get divorced. I have no contact with him since 2015. Can someone suggest where i have to file for divorce. I will be so thankful.Pls help!

You can serve the divorce papers by publication ,but you need to have proof that you tried to locate him, such as sending a register letter to his last place or contacting his employer etc.
 

You won’t have any problem because you didn’t divorce until now .

[i-need-help-pls 72]

Hello family, 

 

 I got another 6 months prima facie today (1/26/2023) instead of Approval letter.

 

 Letter dated   ( 1/11/2023  ) 

 

My Status changed from APPROVED (1/6/2023) to “Case Was Reopened for Reconsideration”

(1/9/2023)  

 

Still waiting for Reopen letter.

 

So Sad and painful.   😭😭

 

September 2018 filler.