VAWA, Part 11

[aquila 219]

Hello everyone,

which of these offices is best to contact to inquire about the status of my case beyond normal processing times?

Ombudsman, Congressman or Both.

 

Thanks

 

[Behuman 0]

Hi, 

  I applied for vawa in Feb 2017 I got rfe in June 2018. They received my rfe in August 2018. According to USCIS timeline it's out of processing time. I sent a e request they said they replied to my request 2 weeks ago have not received anything nor did my lawyer. Can someone help me. I don't know should I contact senator or should I wait. How long does it take for them to reply. 

[81soalk 16]

Hi everyone, finally I got my interview letter.  My vawa was approved last year and then I filed 485.  I just want to know what to expect on the interview.  I have prepared a folder with things I already sent, my birth certificate and translated, court disposition when I was a juvenile (certified).  proofs of marriage in good faith include w2 together, lease, a bank statement and a bill from tv phone and internet. Some of her letters and photos, birth certificate.  I already submitted my medical but I will bring the copies the doctor gave me if necessary.

Do I need to bring a w2 that I received earlier this year? I filed that by myself, since we were divorced already.   Thanks in advance.

Also the 2 tools to track the case are not updated in my case, lucky me I checked my mail and found the letter.  

[gramercy 141]

@81soalk This is my post regarding the interview experience, I hope you find it helpful.

 

https://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/679733-vawa-part-11/?page=173&tab=comments#comment-9464423

[Kleenex12 107]

20 minutes ago, 81soalk said:

Hi everyone, finally I got my interview letter.  My vawa was approved last year and then I filed 485.  I just want to know what to expect on the interview.  I have prepared a folder with things I already sent, my birth certificate and translated, court disposition when I was a juvenile (certified).  proofs of marriage in good faith include w2 together, lease, a bank statement and a bill from tv phone and internet. Some of her letters and photos, birth certificate.  I already submitted my medical but I will bring the copies the doctor gave me if necessary.

Do I need to bring a w2 that I received earlier this year? I filed that by myself, since we were divorced already.   Thanks in advance.

Also the 2 tools to track the case are not updated in my case, lucky me I checked my mail and found the letter.  

congratulations,please can you share ur timeline and when did you file for I-485 in particular?thanks

[iwillsurvive 254]

1 hour ago, Behuman said:

Hi, 

  I applied for vawa in Feb 2017 I got rfe in June 2018. They received my rfe in August 2018. According to USCIS timeline it's out of processing time. I sent a e request they said they replied to my request 2 weeks ago have not received anything nor did my lawyer. Can someone help me. I don't know should I contact senator or should I wait. How long does it take for them to reply. 

You received communication in June 2018. That means they reviewed your file within processing times. They should adjudicate your case within 60 days of receiving your additional evidence.  

[iwillsurvive 254]

2 hours ago, aquila said:

Hello everyone,

which of these offices is best to contact to inquire about the status of my case beyond normal processing times?

Ombudsman, Congressman or Both.

 

Thanks

 

Contact your congressman first. 

[Sandra G. 5,026]

1 hour ago, 81soalk said:

Hi everyone, finally I got my interview letter.  My vawa was approved last year and then I filed 485.  I just want to know what to expect on the interview.  I have prepared a folder with things I already sent, my birth certificate and translated, court disposition when I was a juvenile (certified).  proofs of marriage in good faith include w2 together, lease, a bank statement and a bill from tv phone and internet. Some of her letters and photos, birth certificate.  I already submitted my medical but I will bring the copies the doctor gave me if necessary.

Do I need to bring a w2 that I received earlier this year? I filed that by myself, since we were divorced already.   Thanks in advance.

Also the 2 tools to track the case are not updated in my case, lucky me I checked my mail and found the letter.  

They ask if you are working but you don't have to show W2. Don't forget to bring your valid passport and EAD, some officers ask the EAD back. Probably they will not approve you on the spot because you have a Court Disposition because they will need some time to review your case.

[Sandra G. 5,026]

2 hours ago, Behuman said:

Hi, 

  I applied for vawa in Feb 2017 I got rfe in June 2018. They received my rfe in August 2018. According to USCIS timeline it's out of processing time. I sent a e request they said they replied to my request 2 weeks ago have not received anything nor did my lawyer. Can someone help me. I don't know should I contact senator or should I wait. How long does it take for them to reply. 

https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Contact your congressperson. USCIS usually answers the representative in 72hours,but I saw some cases they took 10 days.

[Ilo 105]

29 minutes ago, sandranj said:

They ask if you are working but you don't have to show W2. Don't forget to bring your valid passport and EAD, some officers ask the EAD back. Probably they will not approve you on the spot because you have a Court Disposition because they will need some time to review your case.

@sandra please I would like to know if  I must have an unexpired passport at the time of interview? I am asking because mine recently expired, someone also told me they went for marriage based interview with an expired passport, but valid state I'd card for identification purpose.

Thank you!

[Behuman 0]

36 minutes ago, sandranj said:

https://www.house.gov/representatives/find-your-representative

Contact your congressperson. USCIS usually answers the representative in 72hours,but I saw some cases they took 10 days.

Thanks @Sandranj. My district congressperson is getting retired this year. So his office is not accepting any requests. Can I go ahead with senator's office. 

 

[gramercy 141]

@Ilo Try to apply for a new passport, but if it doesn't arrive by the time of your interview it's ok to just go with the one used for entry (they usually ask for that one) and other forms of valid identification, EAD, ID, Driver's License.

@sandranj said you don't have to show W2. For some reason the officer asked me for a paystub or anything and I had my W2 & tax return on hand so the officer put them on file (to show I am not a public charge)!!

 

In all cases congratulations and best of luck to you.

[iwillsurvive 254]

1 hour ago, Ilo said:

@sandra please I would like to know if  I must have an unexpired passport at the time of interview? I am asking because mine recently expired, someone also told me they went for marriage based interview with an expired passport, but valid state I'd card for identification purpose.

Thank you!

You need a valid form of identification, so if you have a valid driver’s license or state ID, this works too. Still bring your passport for travel history/entry stamps. 

[Hanna Bui 32]

On 11/24/2018 at 6:48 PM, gramercy said:

Have you checked online as well?

I did get the online update promptly, but I received the approval notice in the mail after the i-485 was transferred to the NBC   

Congratulation for your GC.

Had you got update online status about your interview schedule or only received mail notice? I am waiting for interview notice as well.

Thank you in advance for your reply.

[Dejoy 13]

3 hours ago, 81soalk said:

Hi everyone, finally I got my interview letter.  My vawa was approved last year and then I filed 485.  I just want to know what to expect on the interview.  I have prepared a folder with things I already sent, my birth certificate and translated, court disposition when I was a juvenile (certified).  proofs of marriage in good faith include w2 together, lease, a bank statement and a bill from tv phone and internet. Some of her letters and photos, birth certificate.  I already submitted my medical but I will bring the copies the doctor gave me if necessary.

Do I need to bring a w2 that I received earlier this year? I filed that by myself, since we were divorced already.   Thanks in advance.

Also the 2 tools to track the case are not updated in my case, lucky me I checked my mail and found the letter.  

Congrats!!! Pls where is your field office and when did you file i 485? Thanks