VAWA, Part 24

[balo101 655]

39 minutes ago, 2020filer said:

Does anybody know what happens after you call the EAD expedition number? They give you a fax number where you send your support documents?

It all depends on them. If they send you via email then most likely they will request you to send via fax. they might ask you mail in. 

[2020filer 74]

18 hours ago, balo101 said:

It all depends on them. If they send you via email then most likely they will request you to send via fax. they might ask you mail in. 

Thank you!

[Precious100 99]

On 1/7/2022 at 3:31 PM, Rhema1 said:

Congratulations!👏👏👏

Do not hesitate to file along with your I-485, the I-765 (under C09 category) along with the form I-131. 

So, you will receive a combo card while waiting for your case to process.

 

 exactly

[Aadi135 67]

Hope everyone doing great, congratulations to those received approvals. 
 

Seems Vermont is moving faster in new year. 
 

sent EAD/AP (C09P) renewal on December 15th, they received on 21st, notice date December 27th, i received receipts this week, one month not bad. Now hope they will clear backlog and provide everyone EAD/AP and vawa approvals. 

[Jennah22 6]

24 minutes ago, Aadi135 said:

Hope everyone doing great, congratulations to those received approvals. 
 

Seems Vermont is moving faster in new year. 
 

sent EAD/AP (C09P) renewal on December 15th, they received on 21st, notice date December 27th, i received receipts this week, one month not bad. Now hope they will clear backlog and provide everyone EAD/AP and vawa approvals. 

If so be the case that’s good 👍 

[Jennah22 6]

On 1/5/2022 at 8:52 AM, sandranj said:

USCIS will not  answer your letter,  but  they will answer the congressperson .

Hello @sandranj mam I have a question for you, I didn’t renew my c09 card since I got approved vawa, I only Renew c31 card, do you think I should go ahead and renew it now or just wait for my interview. I’m so worried at this moment if that would be an issue for me not getting an interview or so.

 

I also wanted to find out if I should wait an do my divorce after interview or just go ahead now and do it now.

 

Thanks you.

[TBoneTX 43,531]

It is Sunday -- time for our highly effective* Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

   *in evoking approvals, if correlation = causation

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ONE-LINERS

 

If you ever get cold, just stand in a corner for a while.  They're usually about 90 degrees.

 

Did you hear about the two guys who stole a calendar?  They each got 6 months.

 

My grandpa has the heart of a lion... and a lifetime ban from the zoo.

 

What's something that's red and bad for your teeth?  A brick.

 

I think I want a job cleaning mirrors.  It's just something that I could really see myself doing.

 

What do you call a sleepwalking nun?  A roamin' Catholic.

 

Why can't you hear a pterodactyl going to the bathroom?  Because the "P" is silent.

 

Two fish are in a tank.  One is driving and the other is operating the gun.

Two soldiers are in a tank.  They both drown.

 

What's orange and sounds like a parrot?  A carrot.

 

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15 hours ago, Jennah22 said:

Hello @sandranj mam I have a question for you, I didn’t renew my c09 card since I got approved vawa, I only Renew c31 card, do you think I should go ahead and renew it now or just wait for my interview. I’m so worried at this moment if that would be an issue for me not getting an interview or so.

 

I also wanted to find out if I should wait an do my divorce after interview or just go ahead now and do it now.

 

Thanks you.

Go ahead and renew it. Initial and renewals for C09 are free if you paid the filing fee for the I-485. Also the card is valid for 2 years vs 1 year for C31.

[AN2021 5]

Hello. Work permit C31 card was ordered by uscis and then vacated after 5 days . Uscis said delayed for security check reason and need to complete it. After the response received 3 rd prima facie . Did officer forgot security check ? Or what  was going on , what advice do you have please help to friend 🙏 

[Mahi Bansi 8]

50 minutes ago, Demise said:

Go ahead and renew it. Initial and renewals for C09 are free if you paid the filing fee for the I-485. Also the card is valid for 2 years vs 1 year for C31.

I have a question: Once you divorce, can you still renew under C09 category?

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21 minutes ago, Mahi Bansi said:

I have a question: Once you divorce, can you still renew under C09 category?

Yeah. C09 is just "pending I-485". Since we are in the VAWA thread your basis of eligibility to have a pending I-485 is a pending or approved I-360.

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6 minutes ago, Demise said:

Yeah. C09 is just "pending I-485". Since we are in the VAWA thread your basis of eligibility to have a pending I-485 is a pending or approved I-360.

Ohhh! Then why do people some put C31 and not C09? Isn't that a disadvantage?

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Just now, Mahi Bansi said:

 

Ohhh! Then why do people some put C31 and not C09? Isn't that a disadvantage?

Honestly most that get C31 just get it because they ticked the box on the I-360 for it when in all reality they shouldn't have.

 

There are cases where C31 is great because you are unable to file I-485 for one reason or another like being in removal proceedings that are subject to a final order or admin closed and you're unable or unwilling to poke that bear before an I-360 approval or you're in one of those crappy situations where you can't adjust like you got a K-1 visa, entered, and then didn't marry your sponsor and married someone else who's the abusive spouse your VAWA I-360 is based upon.

 

That being said, nothing really prevents you from having two (or more) concurrent EADs in different categories.

[shiva32 240]

On 1/6/2022 at 10:38 AM, vawachicago said:

Hello Everyone,

 

Maybe some of you have suggestions. My I-485 is pending at NBC for almost 1.5 year after my VAWA was approved. I have asked senator [04/2021, 09/2021 and 11/2021] to inquire on my behalf and every single time they have replied "your case is pending at NBC". How long does I-485 processing take at NBC? Other then I-693 deficiency notice and biometric appointment they haven't really moved forward with my I-485.

 

My lawyer suggested to file writ of mandamus. Is that a good strategy?

 

My timeline:

• 02/2019 - I-360/I-485 to VSC
• 05/2020 - I-360 was approved [no RFE]
• 08/2020 - I-693 deficiency notice
• 12/2021 - I-485 biometric at ASC

Thank you all for your help and support. Any feedback is appreciated! 

I found this weblink helpful: 

https://www.simonebertollini.com/immigration/writ-of-mandamus/

 

Mandamus writ can be expensive, weigh pros and cons and then do what's best for you. Having said that, If I dont get my gc in hand within 6-9 months of vawa approval I will file a mandamus writ. My I360 was approved in Nov 2021 (took 2 years after filing).  I have waited long enough. 

 

You may also consider doing this: An applicant can send a preliminary “Notice of Intention to File for a Writ of Mandamus and Declaratory Judgment” to USCIS to seek a final decision on the case. 

Maybe the case will move faster if they know you are about to sue. I want you  to understand that you will not face any adverse consequences (except losing the mandamus case and the money lost for filing it, worst case scenario) by suing them. 

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4 minutes ago, shiva32 said:

I found this weblink helpful: 

https://www.simonebertollini.com/immigration/writ-of-mandamus/

 

Mandamus writ can be expensive, weigh pros and cons and then do what's best for you. Having said that, If I dont get my gc in hand within 6-9 months of vawa approval I will file a mandamus writ. My I360 was approved in Nov 2021 (took 2 years after filing).  I have waited long enough. 

 

You may also consider doing this: An applicant can send a preliminary “Notice of Intention to File for a Writ of Mandamus and Declaratory Judgment” to USCIS to seek a final decision on the case. 

Maybe the case will move faster if they know you are about to sue. I want you  to understand that you will not face any adverse consequences (except losing the mandamus case and the money lost for filing it, worst case scenario) by suing them. 

I will just add my two cents. Mandamus suit will force a final action, you will get an approval or a denial.

 

Just make sure that the I-485 is in a position where it can be approved. All the documents are there. Your medical is in there. Etc. They won't RFE you if you sue them. If something's missing they will deny it. You can probably supplement whatever is missing by an unsolicited submission, but this all falls way outside my experience.