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  • Birthday 08/19/1965

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    Helping victims of abuse and human trafficking since 1989.

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  11. Sandra G.
    Even under that policy memo, your case can be placed on an internal hold, but it is still in the system and actively controlled by USCIS. It can still move to background checks, interview scheduling, and final decision. A “hold” is a temporary pause for extra review steps, not a shutdown.
  12. Sandra G.
    Previously, they did not have I-360 interviews, but under the new administration, USCIS has begun randomly selecting some applicants for I-360 interviews. I already had a few cases scheduled.
  13. Sandra G.
    They will not refund the money.USCIS rarely updates addresses. You can ask your congressperson to inquire with USCIS on your behalf and confirm your address.
  14. Sandra G.
    This is where the problem can surface. The consular officer can see her previous DS-160 tourist visa application and notes from her past interview. If they notice that she said you didn’t know anyone in the U.S., but now she has a fiancé, they may question when the relationship actually started, whether she was truthful before. If the officer believes she intentionally lied about something important, they can find misrepresentation, which can lead to K-1 visa denial, a possible permanent bar (unless you later qualify for a waiver). About 13 years ago, my client’s parents applied for a tourist visa and lied, saying their son did not live in the United States. When they arrived in the U.S., they also told officers they would stay in a hotel and that they didn’t know anyone there. Thirteen years later, their son sponsored them for an immigrant visa. During the interview, something surprising happened, the consulate showed them a video from their entry into the U.S. 13 years earlier, where they made those statements. Because of those inconsistencies, the visa was denied, and the officers determined that they had misrepresented the facts. The ban is generally a lifetime ban, they had to submit a waiver in order to overcome the visa denial.
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    You must mail them your new address.
  17. Sandra G.
    USCIS allows the mailing address to be a P.O Box or other secure address, especially for VAWA petitions where safety is a concern. USCIS wants your physical address as well. USCIS does not automatically treat a P.O. Box as your protected confidential physical location. If you are filing only Form I-360 without Form I-485, you cannot request an EAD at this time, so you should mark "No" You can continue using the same P.O. Box even if you move to another neighborhood, city, or state, as long as the P.O. Box remains active and you have access to it. But if your physical residential address changes, you must update USCIS.
  18. Sandra G.
    USCIS will consider the reason for the separation. If the separation resulted directly from abuse, it may still be acceptable. While having a protective order is not mandatory, it can help demonstrate that the separation was necessary.
  19. Sandra G.
    You are in authorized stay while your I-485 is pending, even if your nonimmigrant status (H-1B) expires.
  20. Sandra G.
    Lawyer here, the foster placement period can count toward legal custody if it was established through a formal legal order and granted you parental authority over the child, not just temporary foster care.
  21. Sandra G.
    She must draft the personal statement. This section provides numerous helpful tips.
  22. Sandra G.
    USCIS updated guidance in Volume 3 of the USCIS Policy Manual related to the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) program https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/policy-manual-updates/20251222-VAWASelf-Petitioners.pdf The law (INA § 204) has always required that the self-petitioner have lived with the abuser during the qualifying relationship,what has changed with the new interpretation is that USCIS is applying this requirement more strictly, paying closer attention to whether the residence is still ongoing or if the separation is clearly connected to the abuse.
  23. Sandra G.
    In New Jersey, USCIS may take up to eight months to schedule a green card interview. If your country is included in the 39-country ban, your I-485 will not be automatically denied or canceled, but processing could be delayed or temporarily put on hold. Although the law permits VAWA applicants from these countries to apply, USCIS may freeze I-485 applications (green card applications) for individuals from high-risk countries. Mail your Form AR-11 to update your address where your case is pending, wait 20 days, and then ask your congressperson to confirm with USCIS that your address has been updated.
  24. Sandra G.
    Bring all documents you have that demonstrate a bona fide marriage and evidence of abuse.
  25. Sandra G.
    Lawyer here, If someone entered the United States without inspection, was deported, and then re-entered the country again without permission, they are subject to a 10-year bar. INA § 212(a)(9)(C) states that an individual cannot apply for permission to re-enter the United States until 10 years have passed since their last departure. He is inside the U.S, but there is no waiver available while he is inside the U.S. To overcome this, he must remain outside the United States for a full 10 years. Once the I-130 is approved, he will need to apply for a waiver to overcome the inadmissibility and proceed with immigrant visa processing.
  26. Sandra G.
    It's actually not uncommon; dozens of my clients have been sent to secondary inspection, and it even happened to me three times when I was a green card holder.
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