VAWA, Part 27

[Adri.usa 0]

12 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

Asking for VAWA is not something you can do. It is a petition she has to file. Also if her AOS is denied she will be put in removal proceedings. 

if she files the vawa and tells them at the second interview that her vawa was filed would she still be put in removal or can they hold the I- 485 until after vawa approval?

12 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

Asking for VAWA is not something you can do. It is a petition she has to file. Also if her AOS is denied she will be put in removal proceedings. 

if she files the vawa and tells them at the second interview that her vawa was filed would she still be put in removal or can they hold the I- 485 until after vawa approval?

12 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

Asking for VAWA is not something you can do. It is a petition she has to file. Also if her AOS is denied she will be put in removal proceedings. 

if she files the vawa and tells them at the second interview that her vawa was filed would she still be put in removal or can they hold the I- 485 until after vawa approval?

[TBoneTX 45,304]

In hopes of prompting approvals or at least positive progress, here is our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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FEELING LIKE A BABY

 

Two old guys at a seniors' center were sipping lemonade on the porch.  One asked the other, "Ralph, I'm 92 years old, and even my aches have pains.  You must be close to my age; how are you feeling?"

 

"Like a brand-new baby," Ralph said.

 

"No kidding!  Like a brand-new baby?"

 

"Yep.  No teeth, no hair, and wet diapers."

 

[Pinkrlion 2,722]

On 4/5/2024 at 9:26 AM, Adri.usa said:

if she files the vawa and tells them at the second interview that her vawa was filed would she still be put in removal or can they hold the I- 485 until after vawa approval?

if she files the vawa and tells them at the second interview that her vawa was filed would she still be put in removal or can they hold the I- 485 until after vawa approval?

if she files the vawa and tells them at the second interview that her vawa was filed would she still be put in removal or can they hold the I- 485 until after vawa approval?

That is up to the IO. Gathering your evidence takes time. It took me 6 months to gather my information before I filed. Also, she can file another AOS with her VAWA petition. 

[Gratefulone 23]

On 4/5/2024 at 1:31 AM, OldUser said:

Not sure what you mean?

When you call to update address, they now asked questions to confirm you're who you say you. 

[Demise 1,289]

On 4/5/2024 at 9:26 AM, Adri.usa said:

if she files the vawa and tells them at the second interview that her vawa was filed would she still be put in removal or can they hold the I- 485 until after vawa approval?

Bring an I-360 receipt notice to the interview and have them switch the I-485 over.

If she doesn't have the receipt letter instead tell them that it was filed/will be filed, and to hold the I-485 in abeyance and she'll get them the I-360 ASAP. Then mail in a copy to the field office that did the interview.

 

This is what's known as transfer for underlying basis, I-485 doesn't get denied, it just gets moved from one petition to the other and USCIS won't place someone with a pending I-485 into removal proceedings.

 

On the bright side one does not have to pay another filing fee for I-485 while doing so. On the other side, obviously nothing can be done about the I-485 until the I-360 is approved, so the I-485 will get sent to Vermont or Nebraska and sit there until I-360 is approved.

[OldUser 6,700]

8 hours ago, Gratefulone said:

When you call to update address, they now asked questions to confirm you're who you say you. 

How does it help with getting confirmation of address change? Do you receive anything in mail etc to say you changed address?

[FirstTimer 93]

Hello Family

 

As I already shared the status of my GC after I360 approval. GC Timeline is as given below

1. March 08, 2024 => We ordered your new card.

2. March 13, 2024 => We approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

3. March 23rd, 2024 => Card Was Mailed To Me.

But after that there is no update from USCIS. The current status is given below.

 

Card Was Mailed To Me

On March 23, 2024, we mailed your new card for your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number ABC1234567810, to the address you gave us. If you do not receive your card by April 7, 2024, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request that we send your new card to you. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

 

As of today April 8th, 2024, I did not receive my Green Card and there is no update on the status.

 

What should I do? Should I ask my attorney to submit the request or I can submit the request by myself? how long it will take after submitting the request?

 

Help is requested at this time.

[TBoneTX 45,304]

3 hours ago, FirstTimer said:

Should I ask my attorney to submit the request or I can submit the request by myself?

Was the card to be sent to your attorney, or to you?

If to the attorney, contact his office and ask them to look around to see if it's there.

If not, maybe wait for one week, if you can stand it.

If your attorney won't charge you to make the request on your behalf, he can do it.

Otherwise, you're free to submit the request.

3 hours ago, FirstTimer said:

how long it will take after submitting the request?

No one can say for sure.  The waiting is the hardest part, as everyone knows!

[FirstTimer 93]

40 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Was the card to be sent to your attorney, or to you?

If to the attorney, contact his office and ask them to look around to see if it's there.

If not, maybe wait for one week, if you can stand it.

If your attorney won't charge you to make the request on your behalf, he can do it.

Otherwise, you're free to submit the request.

No one can say for sure.  The waiting is the hardest part, as everyone knows!

1. Card was supposed to go to my attorney but she didn’t receive it yet.

2. Case status didn’t update with usps tracking information.

3. Already called my attorney today and asked her to check if she has received it or not.

4. If not I will ask my attorney to submit e-request with Uscis for them to send new card.

[TBoneTX 45,304]

42 minutes ago, FirstTimer said:

1. Card was supposed to go to my attorney but she didn’t receive it yet.

2. Case status didn’t update with usps tracking information.

3. Already called my attorney today and asked her to check if she has received it or not.

4. If not I will ask my attorney to submit e-request with Uscis for them to send new card.

You have the matter well in hand.  Fingers crossed for a speedy and happy outcome!

[Kely 70]

Hi everyone! Anyone familiar with vawa after obtaining green card ? I am a green card holder through vawa. I obtained it in 2021 and i am already divorced. I am eligible for citizenship now because it has been 3 years. My question is, if i get married will I still be eligible for citizenship this year or the 3 year rule does not apply anymore once you get remarry? I have heard people say that if you remarry before obtaining your citizenship through vawa, you have to wait two more years to be eligible. Please advise. Thanks

[i-need-help-pls 72]

Hello Family, I’m October 2018 filler and no approval yet but I just contacted my congresswoman today and I’ve completed some forms for her to request case update from USCIS on my behalf.

 

I want to renew my advance parole and work authorization Card.

 

My advance parole paper expired today (4/10/2023 to 4/9/2024) but the stamp on my passport says June 9, 2024. Which date I should follow?

 

I approached my attorney regarding the renewal process, and she informed me that there will be an attorney fees involved. Unfortunately, I am currently unable to cover these costs. Therefore, I am exploring the possibility of filing the renewal applications myself.

 

Please I need help for guidance on the required forms and procedures for renewing both my advance parole and work authorization Card.

 

Any assistance or advice in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank.

[balo101 669]

2 hours ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello Family, I’m October 2018 filler and no approval yet but I just contacted my congresswoman today and I’ve completed some forms for her to request case update from USCIS on my behalf.

 

I want to renew my advance parole and work authorization Card.

 

My advance parole paper expired today (4/10/2023 to 4/9/2024) but the stamp on my passport says June 9, 2024. Which date I should follow?

 

I approached my attorney regarding the renewal process, and she informed me that there will be an attorney fees involved. Unfortunately, I am currently unable to cover these costs. Therefore, I am exploring the possibility of filing the renewal applications myself.

 

Please I need help for guidance on the required forms and procedures for renewing both my advance parole and work authorization Card.

 

Any assistance or advice in this matter would be greatly appreciated. Thank.

Just ignore the stamp on your passport. Your AP expired today and that's the correct date. Do not travel unless you get the new AP documents. 

AP/EAD are the simplest form to fill. Just do it your self. 

3 hours ago, Kely said:

Hi everyone! Anyone familiar with vawa after obtaining green card ? I am a green card holder through vawa. I obtained it in 2021 and i am already divorced. I am eligible for citizenship now because it has been 3 years. My question is, if i get married will I still be eligible for citizenship this year or the 3 year rule does not apply anymore once you get remarry? I have heard people say that if you remarry before obtaining your citizenship through vawa, you have to wait two more years to be eligible. Please advise. Thanks

3 years rule will apply. 

[Kely 70]

4 hours ago, balo101 said:

Just ignore the stamp on your passport. Your AP expired today and that's the correct date. Do not travel unless you get the new AP documents. 

AP/EAD are the simplest form to fill. Just do it your self. 

3 years rule will apply. 

 

4 hours ago, balo101 said:

Just ignore the stamp on your passport. Your AP expired today and that's the correct date. Do not travel unless you get the new AP documents. 

AP/EAD are the simplest form to fill. Just do it your self. 

3 years rule will apply. 

Oh really? That is good to know. Thank you!!

[i-need-help-pls 72]

5 hours ago, balo101 said:

Just ignore the stamp on your passport. Your AP expired today and that's the correct date. Do not travel unless you get the new AP documents. 

AP/EAD are the simplest form to fill. Just do it your self. 

3 years rule will apply. 

Thanks for the info. Can I expedite the process because I need to travel by June 25 ?