VAWA, Part 27

[Salyyen 3]

44 minutes ago, balo101 said:

exactly. but wait and see. Keep us posted. 

I appreciate you sm I’m sorry it’s just anxiety things ! Last question if they asking for the abuse evidence should I send them the one back in 2020 the threpy statement and physical abuse ! Since I left my partner long time ago since I applied for vawa ! Or I have to do new evidence 

Edited May 12 by Salyyen
Wrong

[balo101 669]

1 hour ago, Salyyen said:

I appreciate you sm I’m sorry it’s just anxiety things ! Last question if they asking for the abuse evidence should I send them the one back in 2020 the threpy statement and physical abuse ! Since I left my partner long time ago since I applied for vawa ! Or I have to do new evidence 

It would be the same thing that you sent. Since you don't live with your partner so obviously there is no more abuse. But i highly doubt they would ask for that again.

[TBoneTX 45,304]

Just in time for Sunday, here's another of our highly effective jokes as our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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THE POPE'S ADVICE

 

Two beggars were sitting side by side on a street in Rome, Italy.

 

One had a Cross in front of him; the other one was holding the Star of David.  Many people went by, looked at both beggars, and put money only into the hat of the beggar who sat behind the Cross.

 

The Pope came by.  He stopped to watch the throngs of people giving money to the beggar who held the Cross while none gave to the beggar holding the Star of David.  He felt sorry for him.

 

The Pope approached the beggar who had the Star of David and said, "My poor fellow, don't you understand?  This is a Catholic country; this city is the seat of Catholicism.  People aren't going to give you money if you sit there with a Star of David in front of you, especially when you're sitting beside a beggar who is holding a Cross.  In fact, they would probably give more money to him just out of spite!"

 

The beggar with the Star of David listened to the Pope, smiled, turned to the beggar with the Cross, and said: "Moishe, would you look who's trying to teach the Goldstein brothers about marketing?"

 

[TBoneTX 45,304]

Happy Mother's Day to all here (to whom it applies).   

[winglesssparrow 6]

Hi folks , does the court notify to uscis about  terminated R ?

[balo101 669]

2 hours ago, winglesssparrow said:

Hi folks , does the court notify to uscis about  terminated R ?

I heard they do. However i have seen people drop off termination letter to uscis and got the result faster. If you have one then take to uscis my making a info pass appointment.

[sumank 10]

On 5/6/2024 at 7:00 AM, Shroy123 said:

Bring your passport, birth certificate, ID card, green card, divorce decree, current marriage certificate and tax returns.

 

they won't ask anything about vawa. Good Luck

@Shroy123 Interview notice asks for Citizenship certificate of abuser which i do not have. What can i say if USCIS officer asks for it?

[Demise 1,289]

1 hour ago, sumank said:

@Shroy123 Interview notice asks for Citizenship certificate of abuser which i do not have. What can i say if USCIS officer asks for it?

What does it say exactly?

I just pulled up a copy of mine and it does say:

"Evidence of your sponsor's and/or co-sponsor's United States Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status.", the thing is that is a bullet point associated with an I-864, since this is a VAWA and you've filed an I-864W this is not applicable. If you haven't filed an I-864W, print one out, fill it out, sign, and bring it to the interview with you.

 

If it does actually say to bring their Certificate of Citizenship, then well, if you don't have it, you don't have it. Tell them that "I don't have it, it's not my document to have". VAWA is also one of the few cases where USCIS can do some investigating on their own, if they're a naturalized or derived citizens they can just find that by their A-number. If they had a passport they can likely pull that from the Department of State. I don't know if they investigate birth certificates with the local departments.

 

Moreover, USCIS does not interview for I-360s, meaning that at the time you get an interview for your I-485, whether your ex is a citizen is an established fact.

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[sumank 10]

43 minutes ago, Demise said:

What does it say exactly?

I just pulled up a copy of mine and it does say:

"Evidence of your sponsor's and/or co-sponsor's United States Citizenship or Lawful Permanent Resident status.", the thing is that is a bullet point associated with an I-864, since this is a VAWA and you've filed an I-864W this is not applicable. If you haven't filed an I-864W, print one out, fill it out, sign, and bring it to the interview with you.

 

If it does actually say to bring their Certificate of Citizenship, then well, if you don't have it, you don't have it. Tell them that "I don't have it, it's not my document to have". VAWA is also one of the few cases where USCIS can do some investigating on their own, if they're a naturalized or derived citizens they can just find that by their A-number. If they had a passport they can likely pull that from the Department of State. I don't know if they investigate birth certificates with the local departments.

 

Moreover, USCIS does not interview for I-360s, meaning that at the time you get an interview for your I-485, whether your ex is a citizen is an established fact.

Bullet point on N400 interview notice says -  If you are applying for NATURALIZATION AS SPOUSE of a US citizen - Your spouse's birth, naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship 

Thank you!

[Demise 1,289]

17 minutes ago, sumank said:

Bullet point on N400 interview notice says -  If you are applying for NATURALIZATION AS SPOUSE of a US citizen - Your spouse's birth, naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship 

Thank you!

You are applying based on VAWA. Your IB1/IB6 green card is proof of that.

If your green card reads IR1/IR6 then you'll need to provide a copy of I-751 receipt notice showing you were granted a VAWA waiver.

If your green card reads B21/B26/BX1/BX6, then you will need to provide evidence that your ex naturalized since then. Generally you should be able to give them an A number and USCIS should be able to look it up.

In the unlikely event that your green card reads Z14 (from VAWA Cancellation of Removal) then you'll need to prove that you were married in order to qualify.

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[sumank 10]

15 minutes ago, Demise said:

You are applying based on VAWA. Your IB1/IB6 green card is proof of that.

If your green card reads IR1/IR6 then you'll need to provide a copy of I-751 receipt notice showing you were granted a VAWA waiver.

If your green card reads B21/B26/BX1/BX6, then you will need to provide evidence that your ex naturalized since then. Generally you should be able to give them an A number and USCIS should be able to look it up.

In the unlikely event that your green card reads Z14 (from VAWA Cancellation of Removal) then you'll need to prove that you were married in order to qualify.

My geencard reads B26 and i have uploaded ex-spouse A number along with other documents. Hopefully that suffices. Will let you all know how it goes. Im anxious but praying i can get through this final step.

 

Thank you so much for the explanation 🙏🏽

[Demise 1,289]

51 minutes ago, sumank said:

My geencard reads B26 and i have uploaded ex-spouse A number along with other documents. Hopefully that suffices. Will let you all know how it goes. Im anxious but praying i can get through this final step.

 

Thank you so much for the explanation 🙏🏽

Has your ex naturalized since then? If (s)he's still an LPR then you're not eligible to naturalize after 3 years.

If it has been over 5 years then you're fine regardless.

If it has been 3-5 years then well, when did you become an LPR and when do you believe your ex became a citizen? You need 3 years for both.

 

I believe that USCIS can just look it up since getting a copy of naturalization certificate can be pretty damn hard from someone who you are not in contact with and likely wouldn't want to help anyways.

 

Judging from the policy manual Volume 3, Part D, Chapter 2, it looks like they will take any other evidence, so just something with their A-number should be enough for them to look if your ex naturalized and when.

[sumank 10]

1 hour ago, Demise said:

Has your ex naturalized since then? If (s)he's still an LPR then you're not eligible to naturalize after 3 years.

If it has been over 5 years then you're fine regardless.

If it has been 3-5 years then well, when did you become an LPR and when do you believe your ex became a citizen? You need 3 years for both.

 

I believe that USCIS can just look it up since getting a copy of naturalization certificate can be pretty damn hard from someone who you are not in contact with and likely wouldn't want to help anyways.

 

Judging from the policy manual Volume 3, Part D, Chapter 2, it looks like they will take any other evidence, so just something with their A-number should be enough for them to look if your ex naturalized and when.

I became LPR in Dec 2020, so i have had my greencard for more than 3 years at the time i applied for citizenship in Feb 2024.

My ex was looking to apply for citizenship back in 2017. So I assume he would have naturalized before 2020.

And yes there is no way i can get his certificate of citizenship.

[Priya25 42]

On 5/10/2024 at 8:28 AM, Sandra G. said:

Your congressperson did not send to USCIS the document allowing USCIS to disclosure of information. It's mandatory to submit this document, the congressperson should have known better.

thanks, The same congressperson has enquired before on my behalf, not sure why did they need it this time.

[Priya25 42]

On 5/10/2024 at 7:08 PM, Demise said:

Well boys and girls. My I-485 was finally approved today.

congratulations, very happy for you :).
please share your timelines.