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24 minutes ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Can I expedite the process because I need to travel by June 25 ?

Try consulting the Immigration Liaison in your Congressman's office.

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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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56 minutes ago, i-need-help-pls said:

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

 

6 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. 

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Its okay to pick 1d ? 

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10 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

Are you marrying somebody you're going to sponsor? If yes, then it's best to become a citizen first. If the person is a US citizen / LPR, then it's OK to marry now. This is just my opinion, not a legal advice.

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Oh, gosh -- it's Wednesday already, and time for our hilarious and effective Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE

 

A Polish man married an American girl, and although his English wasn't very good, they got along very well.

 

One day, he rushed into a lawyer's office and asked him to arrange a divorce for him.  The lawyer said that getting a divorce would depend on the circumstances, and asked him the following questions:

 

"Have you any grounds?"

"Yes, an acre and half and nice little home."

 

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

"It made of concrete."

 

"I don't think you understand.  Does either of you have a real grudge?"

"No, we have carport, and not need one."

 

"I mean what are your relations like?" 

"All my relations still in Poland."

 

"Is there any infidelity in your marriage?"

"We have hi-fidelity stereo and good DVD player."

 

"Does your wife beat you up?"

"No, I always up before her."

 

"Why do you want this divorce?"

"She going to kill me!"

 

"What makes you think that?"

"I got proof."

 

"What kind of proof?"

 

"She going to poison me!  She buy a bottle at drugstore and put on shelf in bathroom.  I can read English pretty good, and it say:  POLISH REMOVER."

: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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3 hours ago, balo101 said:

you can expedite if you fall one of the categories that USCIS listed. You do not need to fill out part five which is re entry permit. 

Thanks Balo, what of Part 1d ? 

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On 4/4/2024 at 9:55 AM, Adri.usa said:

Good morning. 
I had my vawa process done years ago so I don’t remember somethings, maybe you guys can help me. 
I need some help for my friend. She got married 2017 but did apply for her GC until 2021 because her husband didn’t want her to be able to travel anywhere without him. They had a lot of issues during the marriage both physical and mental. In 2023 they had an interview anda couple weeks ago they received a notice for a 2nd interview. They didn’t have a lot of evidence, he never added her to bank account, didn’t let her buy a car.. he was very controlling. Maybe because of the lack of evidence immigration now wants a second interview. 
The problem is now when they received the notice for the 2nd interview the husband freaked out because according to his “friends that know about immigration” when they get a 2nd interview is because the marriage is fake and he is probably been cheated. So he got home, got into another physical altercation with her and told her he is not going to this interview and is never divorcing her either so she can forget about her green card and will never go visit her family again. 
I told her about this vawa so she went to the church that offers immigration help but they only have appointments 6 months from now and she doesn’t have money for a lawyer… her second interview is at the end of this month. Can she go to the interview alone and apply for vawa after? Can she apply now? 
any help is much appreciated, she has been through a lot! 

She must attend the interview She should ask USCIS to put her I-485 on hold until adjudication of her VAWA petition. She should file form I-360 as soon as possible. In the event that her husband withdraws the I-485 she must refile again. A psychological evaluation is required for her, if she doesn't have a police report.

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Hello Family

 

Good News is here... 
I contacted my attorney's office and they took a whole day to find my GC in their mail finally, I got a call back saying that they had my GC in the office. I picked up my GC and felt so Relaxed...

 

What a relief, can't explain it in words...

 

Thanks Family

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49 minutes ago, FirstTimer said:

they had my GC in the office

Yee-HAAAAA!  :dance: 

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