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[jasper 0]

Thats good news Shona

What was the hearing for today, I thought you were going to get your decision on the NOID. Obviously I got that one wrong, looking at your timeline I guess it was a further removal hearing that you went to today.

Where do you go to hear about the NOID.

How long might it be before you get your EAD you must be going out of your mind!!!

Take Care

Hi there,

Yes the NOID and removal hearings are two separate things. The removal hearing came about because my ex didn't go the AOS interview. Because of this I have had to ask the IJ more time to get my VAWA petition adjudicated- and now have a NOID to deal with on top. If my I360 had been approved then so would my EAD have been. It's mutally exclusive deal. I don't have a hearing for the NOID- I just have to reply to the qustions they have asked me and submit even more evidence to support them. this is dealt with through Vermont.

Shona

shona i am really so sorry to hear what you are going through ,hang in there dont give up hope you will make it iam sure ,i can feel you because iam going through an abuse too but i dont trust the immigration you never know what they do ,iam just being patient ,i have my CGC and waiting to remove it next year because i dont wanna go through all the Sh...,go there comehere do this bring this wait come back ....its a stress i wish you luch shona and i have a feeling you will make it ,i trust my feelings .

[kraycol 0]

Congrats Shona.

I wasn't aware what was happening with your case. Just read it. Goodluck with your NOID too.

Keep going, Don't loose hope.

[Nancy2015 2]

((((((((HUGS))))))))

Good luck with this, Shona. I can only imagine how hard and frustrating it all must be...

[MichelleandCraig 1]

Ditto what Val and everyone else said, Shona...and hang in there....it's not over yet, Girl...you're gonna win! (F)

M.

[together2love 0]

Great news for the extension . . . another thread of hope. Glad that the judge was at least sympathetic and didn't treat you like a immigration number. Good luck and continue to stand your ground.

[Aussielad 37]

keep fighting, don't lose hope, theres always a light at the end of every tunnel!

[CountryBoy 0]

I am so sorry to read about this ..

[Lovetoteach 53]

Just an update .Spoke to my attorney this morning. First she said that basically my original petition was poorly put together by my first attorney to whom I paid over $3,500. We discussed a few things and she said that I probably have a 75% chance of the NOID being overturned. I'm angry that my original attorney may have cost my case, since the pro bono attorney said that she would have taken a different stance and my case would have been approved.

If anyone has to go through this with VAWA , and I've learnt my lesson,go to a Catholic Charities organisation. They know what the hell they are talking about!!!!!

Shona

[diadromous mermaid 36]

Just an update .Spoke to my attorney this morning. First she said that basically my original petition was poorly put together by my first attorney to whom I paid over $3,500. We discussed a few things and she said that I probably have a 75% chance of the NOID being overturned. I'm angry that my original attorney may have cost my case, since the pro bono attorney said that she would have taken a different stance and my case would have been approved.

If anyone has to go through this with VAWA , and I've learnt my lesson,go to a Catholic Charities organisation. They know what the hell they are talking about!!!!!

Shona

Well, let's hope you'll have a positive outcome, but this post reminds me to reiterate that when "shopping" for an attorney, even an immigration attorney, bear in mind that one should ask what his or her area of specialty is. The area of immigration law and procedure is vast and complex, and just as with other disciplines, a doctor practising podiatry is a medical professional and he might very well understand the manner in which a brain operates, but I'd sure not want him to perform brain surgery on me!

[Lovetoteach 53]

Well I've done everything I possibly can to get all the evidence requested (and more) for my NOID. I'm finally driving up to Kalamazoo to see my attorney and give her all the paperwork. She'll be sending it off tomorrow. Fingers crossed...... now more waiting.

Shona

[KarenCee 3]

My fingers are crossed for you and I certainly do wish you only the best. *hugs*

[broma25 2]

Well I've done everything I possibly can to get all the evidence requested (and more) for my NOID. I'm finally driving up to Kalamazoo to see my attorney and give her all the paperwork. She'll be sending it off tomorrow. Fingers crossed...... now more waiting.

Shona

Do you know how long are you expected to wait for before a decision is made?

Good Luck

[~Jackie~ 30]

Shona I have followed your case for years and I wish only the best for you.

Jackie

[Lovetoteach 53]

Well I've done everything I possibly can to get all the evidence requested (and more) for my NOID. I'm finally driving up to Kalamazoo to see my attorney and give her all the paperwork. She'll be sending it off tomorrow. Fingers crossed...... now more waiting.

Shona

Do you know how long are you expected to wait for before a decision is made?

Good Luck

My attorney wasn't exactly sure-maybe up to 60 days. I guess I'll have to see what the receipt notice says. Even if it is approved (she's now giving me an 85 % chance ) I can't AOS until November in front of the IJ. That will be over 3 years since I've visited home

[CountryBoy 0]

so sorry to hear about it ..