VAWA, Part 25

[Hope4me 55]

On 7/5/2022 at 7:17 PM, Family said:

First and foremost, your attorney has a legal obligation to contact and inform you of an RFE and deadline, so if they had your tel number and address , that is accomplished by a quick phone call w a voicemail and mailing you a copy of the RFE , to the address attorney has on record for you. 
 

Immediately try sending an email or letter to your attorney asking why you did not get any notice from their office regarding RFE and deadline ( this is so you have proof of the BS response they gave you) AND directly ask them HOW they advise you to proceed . Any response or no response ( in writing via email or letter , will help you in the long run) .
 

By the looks of it , attorney made some errors/ left blanks on app / form , itself , and your RFE effectively asks that you address EACH point as if you are pleading your case now ( so go through fine comb what evidence originally submitted and respond to how it validates your claim ..plus add/ supplement  a few things to each category, example how does hospitalization at Medstar tie in to abuse, if any friends / family witnessed abuse get a letter stating so. …
 

At issue here is that you MUST respond to the RFE , with or without your attorney’s help . 

 

Thanks a lot. I am responding to it alone. Do I have to fill out any form informing USCIS that I am proceeding without my attorney?

[Hope4me 55]

On 7/6/2022 at 4:45 AM, Rhema1 said:

The matter is not over. 

Do as @Pinkrlion said and send your response as soon as possible.

Tackle any issues one by one with some written explanations. 

If you do it well, your case will be approved. 

Your attorney attitude is very wrong. He has the obligation to inform you of any updates on your case,  not talking more of an RFE...for he surely has your email or your phone number. 

Thanks Rhema, actually "it" is a She.

[Family 3,585]

28 minutes ago, Hope4me said:

Thanks a lot. I am responding to it alone. Do I have to fill out any form informing USCIS that I am proceeding without my attorney?

You can write to USCIS- Vermont  ( separate letter) to tell them you are no longer represented (  fired your attorney ) and update your own address as a safe mailing address for all future notices . 

And , of course tell your attorney you are terminating their service and they should notify USCIS and withdraw their G-28…if that is what you have decided 

[Sasacb 69]

Hello dear family ,

can you guys give me some light what I can do on my case please?!

My case are from September/2018.😭

I fired my old layer and I got a new one which is trying to resolve my problem so fast, she already sent letter to Vermont also ask a congresswoman and senator for some help and the Vermont office reply her today with this .

 

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 Good day,

Your G-28 has been accepted for your client S. Form(s) I-360 (EAC******), I-485 (MSC******), I-765 (EAC******), and I-131 (EAC*******), please also note that you are now the safe address for your client. 
We have issued your client new receipt notices reflecting the correct legal name.

The processing of your client’s case has been delayed. A check of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) records indicate that the case is not yet ready for a decision, as the required security checks remain pending. We cannot move forward on the case until the security checks have been completed. These security checks must be completed on all petitioners, applicants, and beneficiaries who apply for the immigration benefit your client is seeking.

An exact time frame for an additional status update or decision cannot be provided; however, such information will be forthcoming as soon as it is available.

You will be notified by U.S. mail when a decision has been made, or if additional information is needed.

 

Your patience is appreciated.
Thank you for contacting the Vermont Service Center’s VAWA Unit. If there is anything else we can do to assist you and your client(s), please do not hesitate to contact us.

[nebula88 25]

Hi everyone!

 

I contacted Sen. Gillibrand back in January, I wasn't even expecting her to answer anymore, but today I FINALLY heard back from her with an update from USCIS.

 

Their response included the following:

 

"...Please be advised that a review of USCIS records indicate that this case is currently pending review with an Immigration Services Officer at the Brooklyn Field Office."

 

Brooklyn is my local office - I already knew my case was there since March. But does anyone know what their response means, exactly? 

 

Thank you!!

[Zzz___1 141]

7 minutes ago, nebula88 said:

Hi everyone!

 

I contacted Sen. Gillibrand back in January, I wasn't even expecting her to answer anymore, but today I FINALLY heard back from her with an update from USCIS.

 

Their response included the following:

 

"...Please be advised that a review of USCIS records indicate that this case is currently pending review with an Immigration Services Officer at the Brooklyn Field Office."

 

Brooklyn is my local office - I already knew my case was there since March. But does anyone know what their response means, exactly? 

 

Thank you!!

The way a congressman/USCIS has explained to me, once your case reaches your FO, an officer will review your case to determine whether an interview is required. Therefore, once they are done reviewing what they need to review, they will either invite you to the interview or send you an RFE for medical (if you haven’t submitted it already/if the medical has expired). Basically, you just have to wait for the FO to contact you with further instructions.

[Otg 4]

I have i360 approved letter with deferred of action, I also have expired B1/B2 visa. Can I use these to apply for TWIC Card required for  maritime workers. Pls anybody that knows should advise. 

[Family 3,585]

20 minutes ago, Otg said:

have i360 approved letter with deferred of action, I also have expired B1/B2 visa. Can I use these to apply for TWIC Card required for  maritime workers. Pls anybody that knows should advise. 

Am not personally familiar with exact requirements but a quick search , showed me you need to provide a status . 
If you have an approved I-360 then you likely have an EAD ( C-31 if only VAWA, or C-09 if adjustment is pending) 

 

put in your zip code in this link to find the closest enrollment center or you can reach out by email 

https://universalenroll.dhs.gov/locator

[steve_o 8]

Hi Family, 

 

How long does Advance Parole take to be approved in Vermont Office? Has anybody received it lately? I  applied in June 2021 and have not heard anything yet.

Thank you!!

[shiva32 240]

11 minutes ago, steve_o said:

Hi Family, 

 

How long does Advance Parole take to be approved in Vermont Office? Has anybody received it lately? I  applied in June 2021 and have not heard anything yet.

Thank you!!

they took 16 months for mine. Applied in Feb 2020, approved in June 2021. 

[Acadia2018 2]

1 hour ago, steve_o said:

Hi Family, 

 

How long does Advance Parole take to be approved in Vermont Office? Has anybody received it lately? I  applied in June 2021 and have not heard anything yet.

Thank you!!

Mine took 3 months, it was a combo card. I think you will be approved soon. 
 

 

[Rhema1 342]

1 hour ago, Acadia2018 said:

Mine took 3 months, it was a combo card. I think you will be approved soon. 
 

 

Waooh!

Did you have an approved form I-765 already?

If yes , the category: CO9 or C31 ???

Edited July 8, 2022 by Rhema1

[Acadia2018 2]

43 minutes ago, Rhema1 said:

Waooh!

Did you have an approved form I-765 already?

If yes , the category: CO9 or C31 ???

No I filed both on the same day. C09 both got approved the same day. 

[Rhema1 342]

9 hours ago, Acadia2018 said:

No I filed both on the same day. C09 both got approved the same day. 

Big congratulations!👍👍👍👍

It was pretty fast. 

With uscis, they can't really tell. 

Stay blessed in JESUS. 

[AN2021 5]

How long does take background security check for VAWA ? submitting date is SEP 2019