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1 minute ago, Reister said:

Just in case if you have a SAVE case number check it on SAVE website and take a screen shot of it . In there it shows if you don’t receive an update within 21 days please contact your benefit issuing agency . So that way they can’t deny issuing you a DL. 

Thank you but I just checked, it used to say 20 days but now it says, if there is no change to your case within 40 days, please contact your benefit granting agency. 

It's getting further delayed.

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You guys, I need thoughts on this. Based on things I've seen here, I thought this was a VAWA approval but now I'm not sure. My understanding is that "the card" is usually a C31 EAD card that is issued with VAWA approval and this is later converted to a C9 card. Because I filed I-485 before I-360, I have just been renewing the C9 card I got with the 485. My most recent C9 EAD came in March 2022 and is good until 2024.

 

What card is this? IF it is the C31, will it invalidate my C9? My I-485 status has not changed since my lawyer requested interview rescheduling. Here's my timeline if it's helpful. It's not very elaborate because I don't recall all the dates but it should give enough of an idea, I think. 

 

August 2019: Filed I-485 as spouse to US citizen. Did not submit medicals. 

Received C9 EAD I think Dec 2019.

Feb 2020: Interview scheduled 

March 2020: Interview rescheduled due to covid

Sept 2020: Interview scheduled 

Sept 2020: Filed I-360, requested interview to be rescheduled and I-485 to be held in abeyance. 

 

Have received multiple prima facies since filing, most recent one was literally two weeks ago. Lawyer is currently on PTO so I won't get an answer until Monday.

 

Any input would be so appreciated! I almost cried with excitement and now I'm not too sure what this means or how it will affect employment. 

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21 minutes ago, HatingTheWaiting said:

You guys, I need thoughts on this. Based on things I've seen here, I thought this was a VAWA approval but now I'm not sure. My understanding is that "the card" is usually a C31 EAD card that is issued with VAWA approval and this is later converted to a C9 card. Because I filed I-485 before I-360, I have just been renewing the C9 card I got with the 485. My most recent C9 EAD came in March 2022 and is good until 2024.

 

What card is this? IF it is the C31, will it invalidate my C9? My I-485 status has not changed since my lawyer requested interview rescheduling. Here's my timeline if it's helpful. It's not very elaborate because I don't recall all the dates but it should give enough of an idea, I think. 

 

August 2019: Filed I-485 as spouse to US citizen. Did not submit medicals. 

Received C9 EAD I think Dec 2019.

Feb 2020: Interview scheduled 

March 2020: Interview rescheduled due to covid

Sept 2020: Interview scheduled 

Sept 2020: Filed I-360, requested interview to be rescheduled and I-485 to be held in abeyance. 

 

Have received multiple prima facies since filing, most recent one was literally two weeks ago. Lawyer is currently on PTO so I won't get an answer until Monday.

 

Any input would be so appreciated! I almost cried with excitement and now I'm not too sure what this means or how it will affect employment. 

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Congratulations first of all.

This is your C31 card. After that you will get VAWA approval message that might take somewhere 1week to 3 months. Mine took 2 months after the card.

It will not effect your c09 card. I have two cards at this moment. i just posted a question today if you look at the last page of this thread.

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Congratulations for of all.

This is your C31 card. After that you will get VAWA approval message that might take somewhere 1week to 3 months. Mine took 2 months after the card.

It will not effect your c09 card. I have two cards at this moment. i just posted a question today if you look at the last page of this thread.

Thank you for the reassurance! So sorry for not looking through first, my anxiety is sky high! Thanks for being the voice of reason for so many of us!! 

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3 hours ago, 777_777 said:

OMG OMG! New card is being produced for my C31 … status has changed just now! 

Yee-HAAAAA!  :dance: 

 

[Note to T-B.'s self:  Joke worked again... joke worked again... :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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6 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Yee-HAAAAA!  :dance: 

 

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

😁 Yep! Your jokes always work 💜

3 hours ago, balo101 said:

Congratulations. 

Thank you dear!!!!!!!! 

On October 28, 2022 The Post Office returned a notice we sent you for your I-485 because they could not deliver it. 

On October, 06, 2022, Card was picked up by USPS

On October 3, 2022, we mailed your new card for your form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization 

On September 30, 2022, we approved your form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization 

On September 29, 2022, we ordered your new card for Receipt #_________, and will mail it to the address you gave us

On August 25, 2022 we updated your date of birth for your Form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization 

April 14, 2022 Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received

March 15, 2022 We received your correspondence for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

March 14, 2022 We sent a request for initial evidence for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

July 26, 2021 We received your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

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FYI This is the reply I got just now from my congressperson, I guess the case is not stuck in the limbo of background check. Although what does pending processing means?

 

Thank you for your August 31, 2022, inquiry on behalf of your constituent, regarding the Form I-360 VAWA case he filed with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), Receipt Number EAC-. Thank you for providing a privacy release signed. The signature has been verified and Congressman office is now authorized to make inquiries on his behalf. 

On June 29, 2021, your constituent filed Form I-360 VAWA case with USCIS. Your constituent’s Form I-360 VAWA case is currently pending processing at the Vermont Service Center (VSC). Current estimated processing time for Form I-360 VAWA case is 30.5 months, with Case Inquiry Date of October 8, 2024. See USCIS Processing Times web page at: https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

We hope this information is helpful. If we may be of further assistance, please let us know.

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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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1 hour ago, HatingTheWaiting said:

doing the lord's work, TBoneTX!!

And didn't even have to attend the theological seminary for many years.  Who knew? :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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4 hours ago, balo101 said:

@sandranj @Demiseand others

 

My C31 EAD is expiring on Feb 2023. However, i have EAD c09 which is expiring on May 2024. what do you think should i renew my C31? if i do not renew will that effect me with anyway? Thanks

 

Don't bother, you just need 1 to be able to keep legally working and C09 is simply the better deal (can be a combo card, issued for 2 years, free renewals).

Contradictions without citations only make you look dumb.

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2 hours ago, HatingTheWaiting said:

You guys, I need thoughts on this. Based on things I've seen here, I thought this was a VAWA approval but now I'm not sure. My understanding is that "the card" is usually a C31 EAD card that is issued with VAWA approval and this is later converted to a C9 card. Because I filed I-485 before I-360, I have just been renewing the C9 card I got with the 485. My most recent C9 EAD came in March 2022 and is good until 2024.

 

What card is this? IF it is the C31, will it invalidate my C9? My I-485 status has not changed since my lawyer requested interview rescheduling. Here's my timeline if it's helpful. It's not very elaborate because I don't recall all the dates but it should give enough of an idea, I think. 

 

August 2019: Filed I-485 as spouse to US citizen. Did not submit medicals. 

Received C9 EAD I think Dec 2019.

Feb 2020: Interview scheduled 

March 2020: Interview rescheduled due to covid

Sept 2020: Interview scheduled 

Sept 2020: Filed I-360, requested interview to be rescheduled and I-485 to be held in abeyance. 

 

Have received multiple prima facies since filing, most recent one was literally two weeks ago. Lawyer is currently on PTO so I won't get an answer until Monday.

 

Any input would be so appreciated! I almost cried with excitement and now I'm not too sure what this means or how it will affect employment.

That's the C31, which yes it means that your I-360 was approved, the approval notice will arrive sometime thereafter. C31 does not invalidated a C9.

Contradictions without citations only make you look dumb.

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I always read horror stories about attorneys sent from hell trying to overcharge their clients for stupid things. It had never happened to me before but today i just spoke to the paralegal who handles my case and everything. My Vawa is 1yr 1 month in and i was checking on the processing for immigration court. She says i got the admin closure but now she’s trying to get the Ice attorney to completely dismiss the case. And she goes on to say that after dismissal, if i want them to file my 485 with USCIS they would charge me $2,500. This is after i have already paid $4,000 for the WHOLE process including AoS. I was so confused and angry because when I consulted with the attorney herself she said it’s $4k for the WHOLE process. WTH!!! 
 

I cannot with these attorneys ripping people off. I definitely told her I’m not paying anymore because they told me the whole process is $4k and i have paid that. And if they want me to pay more i need to talk to the attorney herself. And i expressed my disappointment. All this time I haven’t spoken to the attorney either, only the paralegal. 
 

If they insist i pay more i will file my own 485 by myself and just pay $500 to have the attorney go with me to interview. I’m still so mad about the whole thing.

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42 minutes ago, Koi1 said:

I’m still so mad about the whole thing.

And who could blame you?

43 minutes ago, Koi1 said:

when I consulted with the attorney herself she said it’s $4k for the WHOLE process.

What's in the contract that you signed?  Verbal assurances mean nothing, when stuff is in writing.

 

I truly believe that some attorneys have kickback agreements with the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture blood-pressure medications.

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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