VAWA, Part 27

[sara88 1]

On 12/1/2023 at 11:28 AM, Sandra G. said:

Read the checklist of  required Initial evidence.

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/attachments.pdf

 

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Thanks. For VAWA green card holders applying for citizenship online, do we need to submit proof of ex spouse(abuser) citizenship? marriage certificate(to the abuser)? divorce decree(from the abuser)? proof of bonafide marriage (with the abuser) such as joint bank accounts, joint taxes, joint leases, etc?

[TBoneTX 45,223]

8 hours ago, sara88 said:

For VAWA green card holders applying for citizenship online, do we need to submit proof of ex spouse(abuser) citizenship? marriage certificate(to the abuser)? divorce decree(from the abuser)? proof of bonafide marriage (with the abuser) such as joint bank accounts, joint taxes, joint leases, etc?

Read the instructions carefully and interpret them literally.   

[TBoneTX 45,223]

It is Wednesday (well, it still is, in a couple of time zones) and therefore time for our Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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GOLDFISH BURIAL

 

Little Timmy was in the garden, filling in a hole, when his neighbor peered over the fence.  Interested in what the youngster was doing, he politely asked, "What are you up to there, Timmy?"

"My goldfish died," replied Timmy tearfully, "and I've just buried him."

The neighbor was concerned.  "That's an awfully big hole for a goldfish, isn't it?"

 

Little Timmy patted down the last heap of earth and then replied, "That's because he's inside your cat!"

 

Edited December 7, 2023 by TBoneTX

[Demise 1,276]

17 hours ago, sara88 said:

Thanks. For VAWA green card holders applying for citizenship online, do we need to submit proof of ex spouse(abuser) citizenship? marriage certificate(to the abuser)? divorce decree(from the abuser)? proof of bonafide marriage (with the abuser) such as joint bank accounts, joint taxes, joint leases, etc?

No. Only time when you'd want to submit evidence of their citizenship would be if they were an LPR, you got BX1/BX6/B21/B26 green card, and later they naturalized and you want to make use of the 3 year provision.

 

If you have 5 years then just check the 5 year option.

If you are adjusting under the 3 year provision, then check other, write something like "LPR for 3 years via VAWA, INA 319(a)", and your IB1/IB6/Z14 green card is proof in itself. If you got a VAWA removal of conditions then you'd want to include the copy of the I-751 approval notice, since that green card will just list the normal IR1/IR6.

[Hope4me 55]

Hello fam,

I am about to make an international trip AGAIN using my AP. Just checking to confirm there have been no surprises lately with returning to the country. I did not apply for asylum and my combo card is valid until May 2024. VAWA pending since Feb 2020. I will appreciate if someone can tell me anything else I should know/check before leaving. Happy holidays to you all.

[balo101 667]

31 minutes ago, Hope4me said:

Hello fam,

I am about to make an international trip AGAIN using my AP. Just checking to confirm there have been no surprises lately with returning to the country. I did not apply for asylum and my combo card is valid until May 2024. VAWA pending since Feb 2020. I will appreciate if someone can tell me anything else I should know/check before leaving. Happy holidays to you all.

you should be fine. I have not heard any surprises at all. Enjoy your trip!

[Aadi135 68]

Question. So I-485 approved IB6 category. But on approval notice says 

 

Notice type: approval notice, section: alien worker, Form I-140, 

coa: IB6, 

 

applicant never filed for I-140, he is VAWA applicant. 
what shall he do next ? Write to Vermont and point out the mistake ? Need to send GC card along with as well ? 
 

if that will take time, can he apply for EAD/AP approval as GC is already approved ? 

[Dreamer7 19]

On 12/7/2023 at 11:54 AM, Hope4me said:

Hello fam,

I am about to make an international trip AGAIN using my AP. Just checking to confirm there have been no surprises lately with returning to the country. I did not apply for asylum and my combo card is valid until May 2024. VAWA pending since Feb 2020. I will appreciate if someone can tell me anything else I should know/check before leaving. Happy holidays to you all.

Feb 2020!!!!:((( I’m dec 2020 and I have ap. No asylum but I’m scared to leave. My lawyer does not want me to leave. It’s been 36 months and still nothing. God why:((((

[pumpkincreamcb 23]

5 hours ago, Ozy7 said:

Feb 2020!!!!:((( I’m dec 2020 and I have ap. No asylum but I’m scared to leave. My lawyer does not want me to leave. It’s been 36 months and still nothing. God why:((((

  Don’t worry, you are extremely close to approval! Trust me, I was Oct 2020 and my Vawa was approved March 31, 2023. I also did not seek asylum nor was I in removal proceedings. My lawyer also did not apply for AP for me. I missed some serious and important events in my family’s life back home, for which I felt helpless and guilty. So I know how you feel, but trust me, you are close! Did you have any RFE’s along the way? Sometimes that delays processing. I had no RFE for my I-360 and only medical for my I-485. 
Take care 

[Rosa Garcia 59]

5 hours ago, Ozy7 said:

Feb 2020!!!!:((( I’m dec 2020 and I have ap. No asylum but I’m scared to leave. My lawyer does not want me to leave. It’s been 36 months and still nothing. God why:((((

I am November 2019. Still waiting...

[Dreamer7 19]

48 minutes ago, pumpkincreamcb said:

  Don’t worry, you are extremely close to approval! Trust me, I was Oct 2020 and my Vawa was approved March 31, 2023. I also did not seek asylum nor was I in removal proceedings. My lawyer also did not apply for AP for me. I missed some serious and important events in my family’s life back home, for which I felt helpless and guilty. So I know how you feel, but trust me, you are close! Did you have any RFE’s along the way? Sometimes that delays processing. I had no RFE for my I-360 and only medical for my I-485. 
Take care 

Hey no rfe, all I get prima facie..  thank you for your respond

[Dreamer7 19]

32 minutes ago, Rosa Garcia said:

I am November 2019. Still waiting...

Well you are out of processing time. why don’t you inquire about your case???

[TBoneTX 45,223]

It is Sunday -- time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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THE IMPORTANT PHONE CALL

 

A telephone rang.

 

"Hello!" said the caller.  "Is your phone number (444) 444-4444?"

 

"Yes, it is," came the reply.

 

"Great!" said the caller.  "Could you call 9-1-1 for me?  I Super-Glued my finger to my phone."

 

Edited December 11, 2023 by TBoneTX

[Rosa Garcia 59]

11 hours ago, Ozy7 said:

Well you are out of processing time. why don’t you inquire about your case???

I contacted senator, congressman and Ombudsman many times...no help. Just generic response back from USCIS  that the case is still under review. 

[pumpkincreamcb 23]

12 hours ago, Ozy7 said:

Hey no rfe, all I get prima facie..  thank you for your respond

I also had no RFE for my I-360, just approval. You are close to a decision.