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Anyone else very... intrigued... by the fast approvals these days? Saw someone get their I-360 approved in less than 6 months. Even less for non-VAWA - saw one get approved one month after submission. I looked at my timeline and I got my green card 972 days after submitting I-360 and 1250 days since original I-485. Not complaining by any means! I am over the moon for everyone who dont have to go through the hell we did and good for USCIS for finally getting it together but I really hope the people who still havent been approved are prioritized too. It looks like though things are moving along for everyone now (just by this forum alone!) so I'm praying everyone has good news soon! 

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On 2/13/2023 at 3:45 PM, Acoxy said:

 To God be the glory, I  got a nofication on My I485 - New card production. My VAWA journey came to an end Exactly 3 years that I filed my application.

Thanks to this forum for the valuable info that helped me along the way.

 

I will update the house on my time-lines later. Just overwhelmed with Joy at the moment. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Update- Greencard delivered on 16th February, 2022

Time lines-

Feb 2020 - Filed I360 & I485 Concurrently 

May 2022 - RFE on I360

July 2022 - Response received 

August 2022 - I360 approval 

December 2022 - RFE on I485 - Birth certificate 

December 2022 - Response Received 

January 2023- RFE for Medical

February 2023 - New card production, mailed and delivered.

36 months in total. It has been God all through the way. It ended in praise. 

 

I pray that everyone on this journey success and fast approval.

 

 

 

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5 hours ago, HatingTheWaiting said:

things are moving along for everyone now (just by this forum alone!)

[T-B. bows in fake modesty]  All because of the incredible effectiveness of our weekly and semiweekly official jokes! :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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Just now, TBoneTX said:

[T-B. bows in fake modesty]  All because of the incredible effectiveness of our weekly and semiweekly official jokes! :P 

As someone who has benefitted from these jokes, I'm a believer!! 100% success rate!

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13 hours ago, Acoxy said:

Update- Greencard delivered on 16th February, 2022

Time lines-

Feb 2020 - Filed I360 & I485 Concurrently 

May 2022 - RFE on I360

July 2022 - Response received 

August 2022 - I360 approval 

December 2022 - RFE on I485 - Birth certificate 

December 2022 - Response Received 

January 2023- RFE for Medical

February 2023 - New card production, mailed and delivered.

36 months in total. It has been God all through the way. It ended in praise. 

 

I pray that everyone on this journey success and fast approval.

 

 

 

We had the same time lines except I'm still waiting for i485 interview 

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14 hours ago, Acoxy said:

Update- Greencard delivered on 16th February, 2022

Time lines-

Feb 2020 - Filed I360 & I485 Concurrently 

May 2022 - RFE on I360

July 2022 - Response received 

August 2022 - I360 approval 

December 2022 - RFE on I485 - Birth certificate 

December 2022 - Response Received 

January 2023- RFE for Medical

February 2023 - New card production, mailed and delivered.

36 months in total. It has been God all through the way. It ended in praise. 

 

I pray that everyone on this journey success and fast approval.

 

 

 

@Acoxy what was your RFE about for I-360?

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@Acoxy what was your RFE about for I-360?

RFE- request for more evidence- good faith marriage. Didn't have a lease or bank statement to support my application. So, I had to rewrite the personal statement that detailed everything. I didn't have much evidence. The personal statements really helped. 

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Hello guys I need some advice 

My vawa is pending since Nov 2017. I’ve done everything I could. Congressman, senator, 10000 inquires. Nothing works. They keep telling my lawyer that my case is still pending under background checks. My background is 100% I’ve never done any type of crime.

 

Im really considering either do a writin of madamus or sue USCIS. Because I can’t honestly wait anymore

 

what would you guys recommend? Also, I would need a lawyer to do that for me in my state (New Jersey). My current lawyer is in Florida and she can’t do that to me since she’s is not in NJ. Do you know any decente lawyer here?

 

please help me!!

thanks

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Hello guys I need some advice 

My vawa is pending since Nov 2017. I’ve done everything I could. Congressman, senator, 10000 inquires. Nothing works. They keep telling my lawyer that my case is still pending under background checks. My background is 100% I’ve never done any type of crime.

 

Im really considering either do a writin of madamus or sue USCIS. Because I can’t honestly wait anymore

 

what would you guys recommend? Also, I would need a lawyer to do that for me in my state (New Jersey). My current lawyer is in Florida and she can’t do that to me since she’s is not in NJ. Do you know any decente lawyer here?

 

please help me!!

thanks

Sue uscis, 2017 is too long 

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26 minutes ago, Poupis said:

Hello guys I need some advice 

My vawa is pending since Nov 2017. I’ve done everything I could. Congressman, senator, 10000 inquires. Nothing works. They keep telling my lawyer that my case is still pending under background checks. My background is 100% I’ve never done any type of crime.

 

Im really considering either do a writin of madamus or sue USCIS. Because I can’t honestly wait anymore

 

what would you guys recommend? Also, I would need a lawyer to do that for me in my state (New Jersey). My current lawyer is in Florida and she can’t do that to me since she’s is not in NJ. Do you know any decente lawyer here?

 

please help me!!

thanks

I would say before you sue them try to to do your own background through third party and send that result to USCIS. If you search few thread back there are people who did that and got approved. 

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Dear all I am happy to share this wonderful news with my Vawa family.

Today I checked my case status and saw this update. Below is my timeline.

April 2019: filed I-360

June 2019: filed I-485 and EAD

August 2019: first EAD approved.

March 2021: EAD (C31) mailed.

April 2021: VAWA approved.

June 2021: Initial travel document approved

July 2022: EAD+advance parole approved

December 2022: info pass appointment at NYC field office. They told me they mailed RFE to lawyer.

January 2022: received RFE for medicals

February 21st 2023: New Card is being produced. 

I want to thank each and everyone of you for the support, the laughs, the moral support received through this forum. T-bone for the jokes, Stillwinning for the positive and uplifting words, Sandra our beloved legal resource, Balo101, and all the others. For those still waiting, your day will come soon as Our Lord works HIS own schedule. Keep the faith.

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Dear all I am happy to share this wonderful news with my Vawa family.

Today I checked my case status and saw this update. Below is my timeline.

April 2019: filed I-360

June 2019: filed I-485 and EAD

August 2019: first EAD approved.

March 2021: EAD (C31) mailed.

April 2021: VAWA approved.

June 2021: Initial travel document approved

July 2022: EAD+advance parole approved

December 2022: info pass appointment at NYC field office. They told me they mailed RFE to lawyer.

January 2022: received RFE for medicals

February 21st 2023: New Card is being produced. 

I want to thank each and everyone of you for the support, the laughs, the moral support received through this forum. T-bone for the jokes, Stillwinning for the positive and uplifting words, Sandra our beloved legal resource, Balo101, and all the others. For those still waiting, your day will come soon as Our Lord works HIS own schedule. Keep the faith.

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Congratulations. I am so happy for you!!

Finally journey is over for you. Best of luck to those who are still waiting. 

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@balo101 Did you hear back anything about you I-485?

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Progress related to Form I-130

01/15/2021 - Received date for I-130,  I-485, I-765, I-131
01/21/2021 - We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.

01/23/2021 - Received notices for I-130,  I-485, I-765, I-131

02/05/2021 - The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 and Form I-765 were taken.

04/13/2021 - I-693 Deficiency Notice

05/24/2021 - We are ready to schedule your Form I-485 for an interview.

06/17/2021 - We received your request for expedite processing for Form I-765.
06/23/2021 - Your request to have your case expedited, was assigned to an officer for response for Form I-765.

06/23/2021 - We sent a response to your request to have your case expedited for Form I-765.
06/23/2021 - Your request to have your case expedited, was completed for Form I-765.

06/28/2021 - We approved your request for expedite processing for Form I-765.

06/28/2021 - We scheduled an interview for your Form I-485.

07/18/2021 - We sent a response to your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time for Form I-131. 

07/28/2021 - We ordered your new card for Form I-765.

07/29/2021 - We approved your Form I-765 with 2 year validity. We approved your Form I-131 with 2 year validity.

07/30/2021 - We mailed your new card your Form I-765, directly to the address you gave us.

08/02/2021 - The Post Office picked up mail containing your new card for Form I-765.

08/05/2021 - Initial interview for Form I-485. Spouse also attended but separated. Told IO that I-360 was filed. Did not take any evidence to prove the marriage is valid so later got a RFE. 

08/11/2021 - Request for evidence to prove bonafide marriage and form I-130A and I-693. 

08/19/2021 - Submitted the RFE directly to Field office. 

08/24/2021 - Your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, was completed for Form I-131.
Progress related to Form I-360

06/17/2021 - Mailed Form I-360, I-485, I-765, I-131

06/25/2021 - We received your Form I-485, Form I-131, Form I-765.

06/29/2021 - We received your case and waived the filing fee for your Form I-360

06/29/2021 - Received notices for I-360,  I-485, I-765, I-131

07/22/2021 - Fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 and Form I-360 have been applied to your case

08/05/2021 - Received Prima Facie Determination valid for 1 year. Expiry 08/05/2022

02/26/2022 - We ordered your new card for Form I-765.

03/01/2022 - We mailed your new card your Form I-765, directly to the address you gave us. We approved your Form I-765 validity for 2 years and combo card. We approved your Form I-131.

03/02/2022 - The Post Office picked up mail containing your new card.

07/28/2022 - Received Prima Facie Determination valid for 6 months. Expiry 01/24/2023

01/18/2023 - Received Prima Facie Determination valid for 6 months. Expiry 07/17/2023

01/28/2023 - Mailed Form I-765, I-131 for renewal in C09P

02/09/2023 - We received your Form I-131, Form I-765.

03/01/2023 - Received notices for I-765, I-131. We received your case and waived the filing fee for your Form I-765, I-131

 

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