VAWA, Part 26

[Hopeful diva 99]

My journey has finally come to an end. Want to say thank you to Sandra and many others who helped me years ago when i started my vawa journey & Want to share my VAWA N400 process. 

 

application Sent to uscis - sept 27 2022

Priority date - sept 29th 2022

Fee processed - oct 5 2022

Notice for biometrics received - Oct 17th 2022

Biometrics - Oct 25th 2022

Interview scheduled- Oct 26th 2022

Interview - 29th November 2022

Oath ceremony- 11th January 2023 (didn’t make it)

Oath ceremony rescheduled & held - February 25, 2023

officially a US citizen. 
 

feel free to ask me any questions you may have. Below is my vawa journey for those who want to know. My vawa was approved in 4.5 months. 
 

 

Jan 23 2017- filed I-360

Jan 24th - I-360 received at VSC 

Feb 14th - received receipt notice for i360

Feb 21- prima facie issued

March 02 - received prima facie for i360 in mail 

March 20 - i485 transferred to new office, Vermont 

March 31- sent out additional correspondence/evidence for i360 with blue sheet attached to prima facie 

April 3rd - additional correspondence delivered 

April 5th - additional correspondence received and under review by VAWA unit 

April 12th - EAD and AP applications transferred to Vermont 

May 23rd - EAD approved and card is being produced 

May 24th - VAWA approved 

May 26th - EAD/AP card received 

June 6th - vawa notice date 

June 15th- transfer to NBC

Jan 19th 2018 - interview scheduled for feb 28th

Feb 28th 2018 - interview 

Aug 2019 - RFE & Response

Sept 24th 2019 - approved and green card production ordered 

Sept 29th 2019 - greencard recieved 

 

Had my green card for 3 years and applied for citizenship 

Edited February 28, 2023 by Hopeful diva
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[TBoneTX 45,023]

2 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

officially a US citizen. 

Yee-HAAAAA!   

 

[Note to T-B.'s self:  Jokes worked again... jokes worked again...  ]

[anonymousVAWApet 4]

My understanding is that getting notice of Prima Facie determination on your VAWA application generally makes you eligible for a state driver's license, financial aid under FAFSA, and health insurance....and possibly other state benefits.

 

My question is, are your lawyers helping you navigate these processes (all are complicated) or are your state DV counselors helping, or are you doing this on your own?

 

Thx.

[Aarontx90 60]

Hello Family, I hope everyone is doing well, just wanted to update, I traveled second time on Travel document this year for a month came back last week, There was no issue at all at the airpot, the officers were nice, just had me sit for few minutes and then stamped the passport.

My VAWA was approved March 2022, Then I-485 moved from Vermont to NBC in September, then in October I recieved a medical deficiency notice on October 5th 2022. My lawyer and I sent the medicals on December 22, 2022. 

There is no update on I-485 except it shows that the case was transferred on 16 September for faster processing.

Is there anything I should do? 

anyone know how much longer it's going to take?

Should I inquire through congressman next week?

 

Any insight will really be appreciated. Thank you family.   

[Gratefulone 23]

An observant. Finally an approval after submitting I-360 September 2020. 

4 Prima Facie

No RFE

 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

1 hour ago, Aarontx90 said:

Hello Family, I hope everyone is doing well, just wanted to update, I traveled second time on Travel document this year for a month came back last week, There was no issue at all at the airpot, the officers were nice, just had me sit for few minutes and then stamped the passport.

My VAWA was approved March 2022, Then I-485 moved from Vermont to NBC in September, then in October I recieved a medical deficiency notice on October 5th 2022. My lawyer and I sent the medicals on December 22, 2022. 

There is no update on I-485 except it shows that the case was transferred on 16 September for faster processing.

Is there anything I should do? 

anyone know how much longer it's going to take?

Should I inquire through congressman next week?

 

Any insight will really be appreciated. Thank you family.   

You shouldn’t push them at this stage. Remember the folks who get RFE for Medicals usually get approved without showing up for interview….You just sent it in December so I believe you should hear something really soon. Just my honest opinion.🙂👍

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

34 minutes ago, Gratefulone said:

An observant. Finally an approval after submitting I-360 September 2020. 

4 Prima Facie

No RFE

 

Congratulations 🎉🎊🎈🍾 on your success. Hope the I-485 goes swiftly too.🙏

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

13 hours ago, Hopeful diva said:

My journey has finally come to an end. Want to say thank you to Sandra and many others who helped me years ago when i started my vawa journey & Want to share my VAWA N400 process. 

 

application Sent to uscis - sept 27 2022

Priority date - sept 29th 2022

Fee processed - oct 5 2022

Notice for biometrics received - Oct 17th 2022

Biometrics - Oct 25th 2022

Interview scheduled- Oct 26th 2022

Interview - 29th November 2022

Oath ceremony- 11th January 2023 (didn’t make it)

Oath ceremony rescheduled & held - February 25, 2023

officially a US citizen. 
 

feel free to ask me any questions you may have. Below is my vawa journey for those who want to know. My vawa was approved in 4.5 months. 
 

 

Jan 23 2017- filed I-360

Jan 24th - I-360 received at VSC 

Feb 14th - received receipt notice for i360

Feb 21- prima facie issued

March 02 - received prima facie for i360 in mail 

March 20 - i485 transferred to new office, Vermont 

March 31- sent out additional correspondence/evidence for i360 with blue sheet attached to prima facie 

April 3rd - additional correspondence delivered 

April 5th - additional correspondence received and under review by VAWA unit 

April 12th - EAD and AP applications transferred to Vermont 

May 23rd - EAD approved and card is being produced 

May 24th - VAWA approved 

May 26th - EAD/AP card received 

June 6th - vawa notice date 

June 15th- transfer to NBC

Jan 19th 2018 - interview scheduled for feb 28th

Feb 28th 2018 - interview 

Aug 2019 - RFE & Response

Sept 24th 2019 - approved and green card production ordered 

Sept 29th 2019 - greencard recieved 

 

Had my green card for 3 years and applied for citizenship 

Congratulations Hopeful diva 🧑‍🎤 I definitely know the feeling! 🎉🎊😊

[Aarontx90 60]

9 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

You shouldn’t push them at this stage. Remember the folks who get RFE for Medicals usually get approved without showing up for interview….You just sent it in December so I believe you should hear something really soon. Just my honest opinion.🙂👍

Thank you, I will wait then. It was RFE but just for the deficiency, they didn't ask  for medicals to be sent in but I was going out of country my lawyer suggested to send in the medicals before I leave. 

I hope that won't cause any issue and perhaps help the process.

[TheGraveMistake 26]

They just scheduled us for i485 interview. Timeline went like this for i360

August 23, 2022 We approved your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

July 5, 2022 We received your response for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

June 22, 2022 We sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

July 5, 2022 We received your response for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

November 13, 2018 We mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

September 10, 2018 We received your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

 

For i485 they transferred case to somewhere else then applied fingerprints then scheduled the interview. Do the medicals come after interview or before?

 

Also what is the i485 interview process like? how do i prepare

 

 

Edited February 28, 2023 by TheGraveMistake

[Acoxy 38]

17 minutes ago, Aarontx90 said:

Thank you, I will wait then. It was RFE but just for the deficiency, they didn't ask  for medicals to be sent in but I was going out of country my lawyer suggested to send in the medicals before I leave. 

I hope that won't cause any issue and perhaps help the process.

I think you should have waited for them to send you the RFE for medical. If they sent you the deficiency letter, they would have explain that you wait for either an RFE to submit the medicals or interview. Sending the medical without the RFE letter might delay it or they might even misplace the medicals entirely. 

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

20 minutes ago, Aarontx90 said:

Thank you, I will wait then. It was RFE but just for the deficiency, they didn't ask  for medicals to be sent in but I was going out of country my lawyer suggested to send in the medicals before I leave. 

I hope that won't cause any issue and perhaps help the process.

I think there is a part where they advised to bring it in-person unless advised otherwise. I hope it won’t cause any delays. Since this is the case you may enquire through your rep. I actually thought they asked you to send it in as is the situation with some cases. Oh wow! With USCIS it’s best to follow instructions.

[Aarontx90 60]

5 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

I think there is a part where they advised to bring it in-person unless advised otherwise. I hope it won’t cause any delays. Since this is the case you may enquire through your rep. I actually thought they asked you to send it in as is the situation with some cases. Oh wow! With USCIS it’s best to follow instructions.

Thank you, I will do that too, I was gonna wait but lawyer said, it won't be an issue now fingers crossed.

8 minutes ago, Acoxy said:

I think you should have waited for them to send you the RFE for medical. If they sent you the deficiency letter, they would have explain that you wait for either an RFE to submit the medicals or interview. Sending the medical without the RFE letter might delay it or they might even misplace the medicals entirely. 

I hope that won't be the case. I do understand now what you mean.Thank you

[Stillwinning!!!😊 4,570]

25 minutes ago, TheGraveMistake said:

They just scheduled us for i485 interview. Timeline went like this for i360

August 23, 2022 We approved your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

July 5, 2022 We received your response for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

June 22, 2022 We sent a request for additional evidence for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

July 5, 2022 We received your response for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

November 13, 2018 We mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

September 10, 2018 We received your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

 

For i485 they transferred case to somewhere else then applied fingerprints then scheduled the interview. Do the medicals come after interview or before?

 

Also what is the i485 interview process like? how do i prepare

 

 

I don’t think it’s everyone that’s required to bring in the Medicals. They might not need it if everything looks good on their end. Else they would have requested it. On the other hand they slip up sometimes. For the interview, you can go through your I-485 form and also the I-360 petition one more time just incase they ask questions concerning the case. It’s not supposed to be so but we’ve heard of officers being overzealous. Best be on the safe side. Go with all the original documents pertaining the petition. Be confident, the hard part is done.😊👍

[Ballerina 91]

Ran into my ex over the weekend at a social event for the first time in 2-3 years. I know he has no idea how I have been because my family and friends have been a protective vault with regards to me and my wellbeing. Judging from his reaction, I gather he expected me to die of misery following our awful marriage and even worse separation/ongoing divorce. But I didn't - in that time I have lost all the weight i gained in my suffering, graduated, and now work as a physician at a fantastic hospital, moved into a cute little condo, and just overall living my best life. Finally. He said hello, I responded cordially and i think we both realized at the same time that I am now blissfully indifferent. I always thought I would hate him or be resentful but turns out I just really don't care anymore. Guess who now wants to go to therapy and do everything to work this out? Hahaha. Never again.

 

This process is long, draining, and still ongoing for me but i am grateful it has helped me find myself again even though that felt impossible at some point just a year or two ago. We just all need to hang on a bit longer, this story will have a happy ending for us.