VAWA, Part 26

[Dreamer7 19]

1 hour ago, anonymousVAWApet said:

 

Ahhh...yes, thank you. I have that!!

Please help, my lawyer just emailed me and saying “

“I hope you are doing well. I write to provide you with a status update about your pending I-360/I-485. As you know, your filing was submitted to USCIS on December 10, 2020. Based on current processing time information, USCIS is indicating that it adjudicates 80% of the VAWA-based I-360 petitions within 33.5 months of receipt. Further, USCIS indicates that the earliest opportunity we have to inquire about your case status is June 9, 2024.

 

Based on this information, I anticipate that you will need another extension of your work and travel permission. We can get started on it now if you would like as we are about 6 months away from the expiration of your current authorization. Our legal fee to assist with these filings is $1,000 and there is a delivery and handling charge of $50.”

Is it normal?:( how. Long more do I have to wait:(( she says June 2024! It’s gonna be almost 4 years till then:( after I divorce I met w an amazing person and she is American and we’ve been living together almost 4 years. Her family knows everything and we can get marry tomorrow but I don’t wanna lose wava and start all over again. I’m so stressed enough!!!:(

 

[balo101 669]

9 minutes ago, Ozy7 said:

Please help, my lawyer just emailed me and saying “

“I hope you are doing well. I write to provide you with a status update about your pending I-360/I-485. As you know, your filing was submitted to USCIS on December 10, 2020. Based on current processing time information, USCIS is indicating that it adjudicates 80% of the VAWA-based I-360 petitions within 33.5 months of receipt. Further, USCIS indicates that the earliest opportunity we have to inquire about your case status is June 9, 2024.

 

Based on this information, I anticipate that you will need another extension of your work and travel permission. We can get started on it now if you would like as we are about 6 months away from the expiration of your current authorization. Our legal fee to assist with these filings is $1,000 and there is a delivery and handling charge of $50.”

Is it normal?:( how. Long more do I have to wait:(( she says June 2024! It’s gonna be almost 4 years till then:( after I divorce I met w an amazing person and she is American and we’ve been living together almost 4 years. Her family knows everything and we can get marry tomorrow but I don’t wanna lose wava and start all over again. I’m so stressed enough!!!:(

 

send your own EAD/ Ap application. It is very easy. 

[Dreamer7 19]

49 minutes ago, balo101 said:

send your own EAD/ Ap application. It is very easy. 

How I have no clue just wanna make sure I do all correct. I think I will just pay:(

[anonymousVAWApet 4]

5 hours ago, Karman said:

In the point a it is clearly saying "or is waiting for a permanent resident card", Which means you can use you I-485 797 notice to claim that you are waiting for your green card. That's how I got the residency.  Also did you receive your receipts notices for 485,765,131?

 

Ah, they didn't go for that. Administrator said you must have approved Green Card status with a Green Card in hand, or you have the grant letter and are waiting for it to arrive in the mail. She said she could work with just the letter.

 

I see how it can be read both ways.

 

FL is tough.

[Rosa Garcia 59]

6 hours ago, Ozy7 said:

Please help, my lawyer just emailed me and saying “

“I hope you are doing well. I write to provide you with a status update about your pending I-360/I-485. As you know, your filing was submitted to USCIS on December 10, 2020. Based on current processing time information, USCIS is indicating that it adjudicates 80% of the VAWA-based I-360 petitions within 33.5 months of receipt. Further, USCIS indicates that the earliest opportunity we have to inquire about your case status is June 9, 2024.

 

Based on this information, I anticipate that you will need another extension of your work and travel permission. We can get started on it now if you would like as we are about 6 months away from the expiration of your current authorization. Our legal fee to assist with these filings is $1,000 and there is a delivery and handling charge of $50.”

Is it normal?:( how. Long more do I have to wait:(( she says June 2024! It’s gonna be almost 4 years till then:( after I divorce I met w an amazing person and she is American and we’ve been living together almost 4 years. Her family knows everything and we can get marry tomorrow but I don’t wanna lose wava and start all over again. I’m so stressed enough!!!:(

 

I'm waiting for my I-360 adjudication since November 2019. 😕

[Deee Smith 42]

5 hours ago, Ozy7 said:

How I have no clue just wanna make sure I do all correct. I think I will just pay:(

It sounds like you are your lawyer's golden ticket :(. Do you have the 1st one that was filed? Use the same information and update whatever has changed. Go online, there are numerous resources there. Please, save your hard earned $1,000+.

[Karman 58]

4 hours ago, anonymousVAWApet said:

 

Ah, they didn't go for that. Administrator said you must have approved Green Card status with a Green Card in hand, or you have the grant letter and are waiting for it to arrive in the mail. She said she could work with just the letter.

 

I see how it can be read both ways.

 

FL is tough.

I am sorry. FL state is tough to work with I guess. Atleast you tried.  

[Karman 58]

2 hours ago, Rosa Garcia said:

I'm waiting for my I-360 adjudication since November 2019. 😕

File a mandamus

[Touna 24]

Vawa timeline: 

( in removal since July 2008 with a pending i589 submitted in October 2008)

 August 2018 filed i360

October 2018 RFE : G28

JUNE 2021 RFE: bona-fide marriage 204g & GMC 

December 2021:  Denial for not meeting 204g 

January 2022 : i290b motion to reopen & reconsider filed

March 2022 : 42b vawa filed ( hearing scheduled February 15 2023) 

February 14 2023: I290b motion to reopen approval/ I360 granted 

February 15 2023 :

Withdrew i589 that was pending for 15 years ( judge cannot rule on 42b while immigrant have a pending petition )

we decided to move ahead with 42b trial , since approval letter not yet received,  and 42b vawa approved also. 

Between 2017 & 2022 i was arrested 4 times and criminally charged for domestic violence after false allegations from my ex ( in all 4 cases went to trial and I was found NOT GUILTY ) 

And twice detained by immigration and bonded out

Moral of the story : hire a good attorney and fight like hell and never lose hope, God is great.

Note: 

Lawyers fees between Immigration & criminal: +$135.000 ( over the span of 5 years)

Edited May 21, 2023 by Touna

[Karman 58]

3 hours ago, Touna said:

Vawa timeline: 

( in removal since July 2008 with a pending i589 submitted in October 2008)

 August 2018 filed i360

October 2018 RFE : G28

JUNE 2021 RFE: bona-fide marriage 204g & GMC 

December 2021:  Denial for not meeting 204g 

January 2022 : i290b motion to reopen & reconsider filed

March 2022 : 42b vawa filed ( hearing scheduled February 15 2023) 

February 14 2023: I290b motion to reopen approval/ I360 granted 

February 15 2023 :

Withdrew i589 that was pending for 15 years ( judge cannot rule on 42b while immigrant have a pending petition )

we decided to move ahead with 42b trial , since approval letter not yet received,  and 42b vawa approved also. 

Between 2017 & 2022 i was arrested 4 times and criminally charged for domestic violence after false allegations from my ex ( in all 4 cases went to trial and I was found NOT GUILTY ) 

And twice detained by immigration and bonded out

Moral of the story : hire a good attorney and fight like hell and never lose hope, God is great.

Note: 

Lawyers fees between Immigration & criminal: +$135.000 ( over the span of 5 years)

Congratulations. It indeed was a long and expensive journey.  

[TBoneTX 45,580]

Ah, Sunday -- the much-awaited day of our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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THE DIVORCE COURT

 

A judge was interviewing a South Carolina woman regarding her pending divorce.  He asked, "What are the grounds for your divorce?"

 

"About 4 acres and a nice little home in the middle of the property with a stream running by," she said.

 

"No," he said, "I mean, what is the foundation of this case?"

 

"It's made of concrete, brick, and mortar," she responded.

 

"I mean," he continued, "what are your relations like?"

 

"I have an aunt and uncle and 12 cousins living here in town, as well as my husband's parents."

 

The judge took a deep breath and asked, "Do you have a real grudge?"

 

"No, we have a 2-car carport and have never really needed one, because we don't have a car."

 

"Please," he tried again.  "Is there any infidelity in your marriage?"

 

"Yes, my son and daughter both have stereo sets.  We don't necessarily like the music -- all that hip-hop and rap -- but we can't seem to do anything about it."

 

"Ma'am, does your husband ever beat you up?"

 

"Yes, he gets up every morning before I do and makes the coffee."

 

Finally, in frustration, the judge asked, "Lady, why in blazes do you want a divorce?"

 

"Oh, I don't want a divorce," she replied.  "I've never wanted a divorce.  My husband does.  Durned fool says he can't communicate with me!"

 

[TBoneTX 45,580]

Wow... not one post between our Official Weekly and Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Jokes.  This one should awaken us:

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ROOFERS IN A FIX

 

Two roofers, Bob and Dan, were putting a new roof on a barn when a bundle of shingles slid down the slope and knocked their ladder over.

 

Bob and Dan decided that, because it was early, they would continue working, because surely someone would come around by quitting time.  However, as it was nearing 5 p.m., they hadn't seen a trace of anyone.  They walked around the roof a few times and finally decided that there was only one way down.  On the west side of the barn was a big pile of manure.

 

Bob said, "It's the only way down.  I'll go first."

 

Bob jumped.  Dan heard the squishy landing and yelled, "Hey, Bob!  How deep did you go?"

 

Bob yelled back, "I went to my ankles, Dan.  Come on -- jump!"

 

Dan jumped, and he sank up to his neck in manure.  He shouted, "I thought that when you jumped, you went up to your ankles!"

 

"I did," explained Bob, "but I landed head-first!"

 

[AAh23 15]

Hi Everyone 

 

Has anyone here petitioned for a child living overseas after receiving your green card? Which forms did you use for the petition? 
 

 

[Impeach 31]

Hello family , my I 485 is still at nbc they received my I 690 recently . 
For those who sent their 690 (medicals) to NBC , did you get approved by nbc or was it sent back to your FO? 
At this stage is more of bn over excited than anxiety . 
 

[Pinkrlion 2,724]

5 hours ago, AAh23 said:

Hi Everyone 

 

Has anyone here petitioned for a child living overseas after receiving your green card? Which forms did you use for the petition? 
 

 

When did you get your green card?

5 hours ago, Impeach said:

Hello family , my I 485 is still at nbc they received my I 690 recently . 
For those who sent their 690 (medicals) to NBC , did you get approved by nbc or was it sent back to your FO? 
At this stage is more of bn over excited than anxiety . 
 

It can be done either way