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3 hours ago, DimaSta4321 said:

Hi @TBoneTX and @balo101 - so I am reading that 90 days early application being 3 years as an LPR is applicable if you are married to a US Citizen.
I am not married anymore, we divorced in 2019 when I applied for VAWA. So being divorced with approved VAWA (and LPR based on approved VAWA), do I qualify to apply 90 days prior to a 3 year anniversary as an LPR (received GC on 9/27/2021). Thinking of applying for N-400 like now.

Short answer: Yes.

 

Complicated answer: INA 334(a) controls that. The law just says "3 months" before meeting the residency period under Section 316 or Section 319. Section 316 is the general 5 year naturalization provision. Section 319 is the 3 year naturalization provision which is either by marriage or by VAWA.

 

Contradictions without citations only make you look dumb.

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Over and over, our jokes bring about approvals and positive progress (that is, if correlation = causation).  To keep up the good stuff, here is our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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SMART THINKING

 

Graham went for an interview at a computer company.

"You start by earning $300 per week," said the interviewer.  "Then, in a year, you'll get $800 per week."

"Great!" said Graham.  "I'll come back in a year!"

 

Brian bragged to a classmate, "My dad is the best dinosaur-hunter in the world!"

"Don't be ridiculous," the classmate said.  "There ARE no more dinosaurs."

Brian answered, "See how good my dad is?"

: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01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.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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15 hours ago, DimaSta4321 said:

Hi @TBoneTX and @balo101 - so I am reading that 90 days early application being 3 years as an LPR is applicable if you are married to a US Citizen.
I am not married anymore, we divorced in 2019 when I applied for VAWA. So being divorced with approved VAWA (and LPR based on approved VAWA), do I qualify to apply 90 days prior to a 3 year anniversary as an LPR (received GC on 9/27/2021). Thinking of applying for N-400 like now.

Yes you are. most of people done that and you should do the same. 

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On 7/6/2024 at 7:33 PM, DimaSta4321 said:

apply 90 days prior

A general caution to all:  It's safest to wait a day or two, such as sending your N-400 on the 87th day.  People who have applied on what they thought was exactly the 90th day have had their materials returned because they were postmarked or received "too early."

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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On 7/6/2024 at 11:39 PM, Demise said:

Short answer: Yes.

 

Complicated answer: INA 334(a) controls that. The law just says "3 months" before meeting the residency period under Section 316 or Section 319. Section 316 is the general 5 year naturalization provision. Section 319 is the 3 year naturalization provision which is either by marriage or by VAWA.

 

@Demise @balo101 @TBoneTX Thank you all! 
 

N-400 application done on 7/7/2024 (82 days in advance).

Biometrics reuse notice received immediately.

Received ~7 months estimate.

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On 7/8/2024 at 11:42 AM, balo101 said:

that's great. Now just wait and study for the interview. You will be fine. 

After my vawa approval they’ve asked medical rfe for my pending i485 from 2020, they received it and it’s been 60 days still nothing…. Any suggestions? ( I had 2 covid shots from Moderna and doc said it’s all good but people keep saying I needed a booster) what the hell if doctor doesn’t know what to do what can I do

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On 6/8/2024 at 10:43 PM, Salyyen said:

Hey family I hope you guys doing well !

 

I’m going to respond to my rfe with my lawyer but I need help ! Since I lost hope in lawyer ! 
 

i have a pic of physical abuse with statements how does it happen ! 
 

I have harassment text with police report ( phone harassment report) 

 

I have my old evaluation and I’m doing a new one ! 
 

and I have good moral from friends and family ! 
 

 

my lawyer wanted me to see witnesses but I don’t have any ! Since we used to live alone in the state ! 
 

what els I can do please and what I have is enough? 
 

my rfe was prove of abuse that’s it 

Get affidavits from FAMILY and friends that know about the abuse, specially when the abuse was happening.

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45 minutes ago, Dreamer7 said:

After my vawa approval they’ve asked medical rfe for my pending i485 from 2020, they received it and it’s been 60 days still nothing…. Any suggestions? ( I had 2 covid shots from Moderna and doc said it’s all good but people keep saying I needed a booster) what the hell if doctor doesn’t know what to do what can I do

you do not need booster. I did not mine last year i did not get the booster. you should be fine with the medical. Since it is 60 days now i would say contact your congress person or make the info pass appointment. 

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13 minutes ago, balo101 said:

you do not need booster. I did not mine last year i did not get the booster. you should be fine with the medical. Since it is 60 days now i would say contact your congress person or make the info pass appointment. 

My Moderna 2 doses were from 2021. It’s not expired or too old right? When was your shots? Also did the congress inquiry 3 weeks ago and they answered right away saying that now it’s in field office and in the queue. 

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5 hours ago, Dreamer7 said:

My Moderna 2 doses were from 2021. It’s not expired or too old right? When was your shots? Also did the congress inquiry 3 weeks ago and they answered right away saying that now it’s in field office and in the queue. 

my doses were in 2020 as well. Do not worry about your medical part as long your doctor approved it you should be fine. Try to make the info pass appointment. 

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45 minutes ago, BollyB1 said:

My VAWA finally got approved yesterday. Last time it was approved in 2022 they changed it to name was updated and after so many back and forth they said it was a system glitch. Don’t want to jinx it, it says Card is being produced this time so waiting on the actual a C31 and approval letter… Already have my recently renewed 5years Work permit but can’t wait for this whole process to be over. Scheduling to do my medicals ahead of time just so it’s ready. What are the vaccines I can do with insurance to cut down cost? I already have the Covid ones, I was thinking if possible to do some with my medical insurance, get the medical clearance and present them to the civil surgeon so I don’t have to repeat them, then I do whatever tests that’s essential for the I693. What do you all think?

 

timeline:

I130 was sometime in 2020… I don’t care but approved May 2021

Filed I360 on May 2021
Biometrics August 2021
Prima Facie letter Sept 2021
Card is being produced (I765) February 2022
Case is approved (I131) February 2022
Case is approved (I360) July 2022
Name was updated (I360) October 2022
Case was Approved (I131 renewal) June 2024
Card was delivered to me by post office (I765 renewal) July 2024
New Card is being produced (I360) July 2024

 

 

congratulations. you can do your medical now since it does not expire now. I think USCIS changed the policy recently about the medical. 

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1 hour ago, balo101 said:

congratulations. you can do your medical now since it does not expire now. I think USCIS changed the policy recently about the medical. 

I already sent my medical after rfe and they received may 15th

1 hour ago, balo101 said:

my doses were in 2020 as well. Do not worry about your medical part as long your doctor approved it you should be fine. Try to make the info pass appointment. 

Thank you!!

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