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HELP! My husband divorce me then filed a withdrawal of papers claiming i am a fraud. 

 

My husband has mental issue problem (anxiety and depression), it is genetics since since mother and sister has schizophrenia.  

I came here in the US last July 2019, got married last Oct 2019. 

He filed a divorce after 4 months of marriage Feb 2020 claiming that he fell out of love for me and irrevocable differences. 

But it was his mental issues and medicine his taking that affects his feelings and decision making. 

Hence he filed a divorce after ONE single argument we had. 

I signed the papers bcos he was threatening me that he could kill himself if he stays in our marriage.

We separated last March, i moved to CA and stayed with friend to give him space and fix our marriage then the lockdown happened (Covid). 

We have constant communication to make sure that he is doing okay. 

Now, he filed a withdrawal of my I-485 application claiming that i was a fraud, and used him to come here in the US. 

I need to protect and clear my name. I didn't have plans to proceed with my GC but I am changing my mind bcos of what he did.

I am scheduled for my AOS interview but i don't know when since he has the letter and he doesn't want to tell me, also my working permit card is with him .

 

What should i do now? Where should i file a case? Who should i call? 

I want to clear my name, i have proofs of our legit relationship, and contact details of his doctor and his medicine. 

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If he withdrew the I-864 for your adjustment, your I-485 will be denied.  I am not a VAWA expert, but I see very few, if any,  options.  I'm sure others will contribute more to this thread....Good luck.

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December 14, 2022: Combo Interview for I-751 and N-400 Conducted.

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In summary, it took 13 months for approval of the CR-1.  It took 44 months for approval of the I-751.  It took 4 months for approval of the N-400.   It took 172 days from N-400 application to Oath Ceremony.   It took 6 weeks for Passport, then 7 additional weeks for return of wife's Naturalization Certificate.. 
 

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The only somewhat practical option without his support is VAWA. Nothing you noted appears to meet the VAWA requirements, but if you think it does, I suggest seeking assistance with an attorney, an immigrant support group (sometimes churches have these too), and/or discuss it in the VAWA thread here:

 

Him wanting a divorce for any reason or no reason at all, or possibly having personal issues, is his decision to make. This is one of the major drawbacks of a K-1...you are dependent on the petitioner to complete the process. The fact that you entered into the process in good faith does not matter if they want to stop the process for any reason prior to AOS approval.

 

Edit: if he's holding your property (i.e. immigration paperwork and documents) and won't return them, that's a matter for the police if you want to retrieve them. Those are your property, not his.

Edited by geowrian

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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1 hour ago, geowrian said:

The only somewhat practical option without his support is VAWA. Nothing you noted appears to meet the VAWA requirements, but if you think it does, I suggest seeking assistance with an attorney, an immigrant support group (sometimes churches have these too), and/or discuss it in the VAWA thread here:

 

Him wanting a divorce for any reason or no reason at all, or possibly having personal issues, is his decision to make. This is one of the major drawbacks of a K-1...you are dependent on the petitioner to complete the process. The fact that you entered into the process in good faith does not matter if they want to stop the process for any reason prior to AOS approval.

 

Edit: if he's holding your property (i.e. immigration paperwork and documents) and won't return them, that's a matter for the police if you want to retrieve them. Those are your property, not his.

I have check the underlying circumstances that i am actually under VAWA. 

 

I am emotionally abuse, he keep on using his mental illness to get my empathy and my husband threatened me that he might kill himself if he stays in our marriage. There's more. 

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4 minutes ago, cvee said:

I have check the underlying circumstances that i am actually under VAWA. 

 

I am emotionally abuse, he keep on using his mental illness to get my empathy and my husband threatened me that he might kill himself if he stays in our marriage. There's more. 

The thing is you need to have proof. I’m NOT saying it isn’t happening- you need to show proof. Has he written these things in text or email?

Our K1 Journey    I-129f

Service Center : Texas Service Center   Transferred? California Service Center on 8/11/14

Consulate : Port au Prince, Haiti             I-129F Sent : 4/14/2014

I-129F NOA1 : 4/24/14                            I-129F NOA2 : 9/10/14

NVC Received : 9/24/14                          NVC Left : 9/26/14

Consulate Received : 10/6/14 CEAC status changed to ready

Packet 3 Received : 10/27/14 packet received by petitioner in USA ( beneficiary never received packet 3)

Medical: 10/30/14 Dr. Buteau                  Medical picked up: 11/3/14

Packet 3 Sent : 11/10/13.. Had to schedule interview appointment and attach confirmation receipt to packet

Interview Date : 12/1/14                           Interview Result : Approved !

Visa Received : 12/10/14 picked up at Jacmel location

US Entry : 12/15/14 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Apply for Social Security Card: 12/30/14 Connecticut

Marriage: 1/26/15

 

Adjustment of Status

CIS Office : Hartford                                  Filed : 3/18/15

NOA : 3/25/15                                            Biometrics : 4/15/15

Approved: 8/31/15                                     Received: 9/8/15

 

EAD

CIS Office : Hartford                                  Filed : 3/18/15

NOA : 3/25/15                                            Approved: 6/12/15

Received: 6/20/15

 

Removal of Conditions I-751

Filed: 8/14/17 at VSC                                 NOA: 8/15/17 Received 8/21 by mail

Biometrics: Dated: 8/25/17   Received 9/2/17   Appointment 9/11/17 

Approved: 10/23/18 -no interview

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Just now, Luckycuds said:

The thing is you need to have proof. I’m NOT saying it isn’t happening- you need to show proof. Has he written these things in text or email?

No, he is smart enough not to write everything he said against me. 

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5 hours ago, cvee said:

HELP! My husband divorce me then filed a withdrawal of papers claiming i am a fraud. 

 

My husband has mental issue problem (anxiety and depression), it is genetics since since mother and sister has schizophrenia.  

I came here in the US last July 2019, got married last Oct 2019. 

He filed a divorce after 4 months of marriage Feb 2020 claiming that he fell out of love for me and irrevocable differences. 

But it was his mental issues and medicine his taking that affects his feelings and decision making. 

Hence he filed a divorce after ONE single argument we had. 

I signed the papers bcos he was threatening me that he could kill himself if he stays in our marriage.

We separated last March, i moved to CA and stayed with friend to give him space and fix our marriage then the lockdown happened (Covid). 

We have constant communication to make sure that he is doing okay. 

Now, he filed a withdrawal of my I-485 application claiming that i was a fraud, and used him to come here in the US. 

I need to protect and clear my name. I didn't have plans to proceed with my GC but I am changing my mind bcos of what he did.

I am scheduled for my AOS interview but i don't know when since he has the letter and he doesn't want to tell me, also my working permit card is with him .

 

What should i do now? Where should i file a case? Who should i call? 

I want to clear my name, i have proofs of our legit relationship, and contact details of his doctor and his medicine. 

Nothing in this speaks to it being a VAWA case, but rather a change of heart.  There is not much you can do without actual proof, like police reports, etc.

Just now, Jorgedig said:

I am scheduled for my AOS interview but i don't know when since he has the letter and he doesn't want to tell me, also my working permit card is with him .

Why don't you have an online account with USCIS?

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4 hours ago, cvee said:

I have check the underlying circumstances that i am actually under VAWA. 

 

I am emotionally abuse, he keep on using his mental illness to get my empathy and my husband threatened me that he might kill himself if he stays in our marriage. There's more. 

Were you aware of this diagnosis beforehand? If he actually has a mental health issue and his actions are the result of his illness then it could be a tough battle. Him threatening to kill himself is not necessarily abuse, he needs help and quickly. 

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Married: September 27, 2014

I-130 filed: February 5, 2016

NOA1: February 8, 2016 Nebraska

NOA2: July 21, 2016

Interview: December 6, 2016 London

POE: December 19, 2016 Las Vegas

N-400 filed: September 30, 2019

Interview: March 22, 2021 Seattle

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I replied to your other thread, hopefully one of our friendly mods will merge them.

 

I do not see any VAWA issue, a failed marriage, happens.

“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle.”

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Agreed - nothing noted appears to meet the 'extreme cruelty" bar for emotional abuse to qualify for VAWA. This is not a bar of showing emotional pain or even manipulation, but typically involves a psychological evaluation, affidavits, etc.

All claims made for VAWA must be substantiated with evidence for consideration.

 

As noted, ask in the VAWA thread and/or seek professional assistance if you want to go that route. But don't go that route just to try to "clear your name" (the wording from your original post) or as spite or revenge...it will not end well and will only stretch things out.

"I need to protect and clear my name. I didn't have plans to proceed with my GC but I am changing my mind bcos of what he did."

Edited by geowrian

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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6 hours ago, cvee said:

I have check the underlying circumstances that i am actually under VAWA. 

 

I am emotionally abuse, he keep on using his mental illness to get my empathy and my husband threatened me that he might kill himself if he stays in our marriage. There's more. 

Nope.

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14 hours ago, cvee said:

HELP! My husband divorce me then filed a withdrawal of papers claiming i am a fraud. 

 

My husband has mental issue problem (anxiety and depression), it is genetics since since mother and sister has schizophrenia.  

 

What should i do now? Where should i file a case? Who should i call? 

I want to clear my name, i have proofs of our legit relationship, and contact details of his doctor and his medicine. 

You should think about going home. There’s no reason to continue being here.

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I do not like the way VAWA is thrown as a solution to any type of marital issue. Because of misuse of VAWA this program may be scrutinized and altered which would penalize people suffering real marital abuse.

To be honest you don’t have to many options here but to answer your question accurately, please reply to the following: 
1. What Visa did you enter the USA on? 
2. Have you ever overstayed a US visa in the past? 
3. Did you come here with the intention of getting married? 
4. How long have you known him?

5. Have you suffered any abuse? If so please give a couple of examples.

6. When and where is the AOS interview? 

7. does he have diagnosed mental issues or this is only your interpretation? 
 

 

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3 hours ago, blest.but.strest said:

1. What Visa did you enter the USA on? 

2. Have you ever overstayed a US visa in the past? 
3. Did you come here with the intention of getting married? 
4. How long have you known him?

5. Have you suffered any abuse? If so please give a couple of examples.

6. When and where is the AOS interview? 

7. does he have diagnosed mental issues or this is only your interpretation?

I think most of these are answered already via the forum this is posted in + the user's timeline.

1) They entered on a  K-1 visa.

2) Unlawful presence is very likely not to be an issue here in terms of the 3/10 year bar, assuming they leave before I-485 denial or shortly after denial of the I-485. Given the timeframes described with an upcoming interview, they likely have a few weeks to a few months of overstay at most, prior to filing the I-485. Overstay would be from October 2019 to whatever date they filed the I-485 (which is taking >6 months for an interview at their LFO).

3) Yes (presumed), as that is the purpose of the K-1 visa.

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6) Profile indicates Kansas City LFO

Timelines:

ROC:

Spoiler

7/27/20: Sent forms to Dallas lockbox, 7/30/20: Received by USCIS, 8/10 NOA1 electronic notification received, 8/1/ NOA1 hard copy received

AOS:

Spoiler

AOS (I-485 + I-131 + I-765):

9/25/17: sent forms to Chicago, 9/27/17: received by USCIS, 10/4/17: NOA1 electronic notification received, 10/10/17: NOA1 hard copy received. Social Security card being issued in married name (3rd attempt!)

10/14/17: Biometrics appointment notice received, 10/25/17: Biometrics

1/2/18: EAD + AP approved (no website update), 1/5/18: EAD + AP mailed, 1/8/18: EAD + AP approval notice hardcopies received, 1/10/18: EAD + AP received

9/5/18: Interview scheduled notice, 10/17/18: Interview

10/24/18: Green card produced notice, 10/25/18: Formal approval, 10/31/18: Green card received

K-1:

Spoiler

I-129F

12/1/16: sent, 12/14/16: NOA1 hard copy received, 3/10/17: RFE (IMB verification), 3/22/17: RFE response received

3/24/17: Approved! , 3/30/17: NOA2 hard copy received

 

NVC

4/6/2017: Received, 4/12/2017: Sent to Riyadh embassy, 4/16/2017: Case received at Riyadh embassy, 4/21/2017: Request case transfer to Manila, approved 4/24/2017

 

K-1

5/1/2017: Case received by Manila (1 week embassy transfer??? Lucky~)

7/13/2017: Interview: APPROVED!!!

7/19/2017: Visa in hand

8/15/2017: POE

 

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