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VAWA, Part 26

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Just now, balo101 said:

no not yet. According to my lawyer i should hear by the end of March. So i will keep you guys posted as soon i hear something. 

That's great. Let's hope you hear sooner than that.

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Progress related to Form I-130

01/15/2021 - Received date for I-130,  I-485, I-765, I-131
01/21/2021 - We accepted the fingerprint fee for your Form I-485. Our National Benefits Center location is working on your case.

01/23/2021 - Received notices for I-130,  I-485, I-765, I-131

02/05/2021 - The fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 and Form I-765 were taken.

04/13/2021 - I-693 Deficiency Notice

05/24/2021 - We are ready to schedule your Form I-485 for an interview.

06/17/2021 - We received your request for expedite processing for Form I-765.
06/23/2021 - Your request to have your case expedited, was assigned to an officer for response for Form I-765.

06/23/2021 - We sent a response to your request to have your case expedited for Form I-765.
06/23/2021 - Your request to have your case expedited, was completed for Form I-765.

06/28/2021 - We approved your request for expedite processing for Form I-765.

06/28/2021 - We scheduled an interview for your Form I-485.

07/18/2021 - We sent a response to your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time for Form I-131. 

07/28/2021 - We ordered your new card for Form I-765.

07/29/2021 - We approved your Form I-765 with 2 year validity. We approved your Form I-131 with 2 year validity.

07/30/2021 - We mailed your new card your Form I-765, directly to the address you gave us.

08/02/2021 - The Post Office picked up mail containing your new card for Form I-765.

08/05/2021 - Initial interview for Form I-485. Spouse also attended but separated. Told IO that I-360 was filed. Did not take any evidence to prove the marriage is valid so later got a RFE. 

08/11/2021 - Request for evidence to prove bonafide marriage and form I-130A and I-693. 

08/19/2021 - Submitted the RFE directly to Field office. 

08/24/2021 - Your inquiry about why your case is taking longer than our processing time, was completed for Form I-131.
Progress related to Form I-360

06/17/2021 - Mailed Form I-360, I-485, I-765, I-131

06/25/2021 - We received your Form I-485, Form I-131, Form I-765.

06/29/2021 - We received your case and waived the filing fee for your Form I-360

06/29/2021 - Received notices for I-360,  I-485, I-765, I-131

07/22/2021 - Fingerprints relating to your Form I-485 and Form I-360 have been applied to your case

08/05/2021 - Received Prima Facie Determination valid for 1 year. Expiry 08/05/2022

02/26/2022 - We ordered your new card for Form I-765.

03/01/2022 - We mailed your new card your Form I-765, directly to the address you gave us. We approved your Form I-765 validity for 2 years and combo card. We approved your Form I-131.

03/02/2022 - The Post Office picked up mail containing your new card.

07/28/2022 - Received Prima Facie Determination valid for 6 months. Expiry 01/24/2023

01/18/2023 - Received Prima Facie Determination valid for 6 months. Expiry 07/17/2023

01/28/2023 - Mailed Form I-765, I-131 for renewal in C09P

02/09/2023 - We received your Form I-131, Form I-765.

03/01/2023 - Received notices for I-765, I-131. We received your case and waived the filing fee for your Form I-765, I-131

 

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Hello all, I'm happy to report that my case has been approved yesterday, no interview. My timeline is below:   02/2018 - Ex husband proposed. 03/2018 - Moved in with my now ex-husband I

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Hi Vawa family!  I’m officially a US citizen!!! 🎊 🎉🥳   My interview was today. I was kinda nervous before the interview but it was a lot easier than I thought. My appointment time was a

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My journey has finally come to an end. Want to say thank you to Sandra and many others who helped me years ago when i started my vawa journey & Want to share my VAWA N400 process.    app

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28 minutes ago, Maridade said:

Dear all I am happy to share this wonderful news with my Vawa family.

Today I checked my case status and saw this update. Below is my timeline.

April 2019: filed I-360

June 2019: filed I-485 and EAD

August 2019: first EAD approved.

March 2021: EAD (C31) mailed.

April 2021: VAWA approved.

June 2021: Initial travel document approved

July 2022: EAD+advance parole approved

December 2022: info pass appointment at NYC field office. They told me they mailed RFE to lawyer.

January 2022: received RFE for medicals

February 21st 2023: New Card is being produced. 

I want to thank each and everyone of you for the support, the laughs, the moral support received through this forum. T-bone for the jokes, Stillwinning for the positive and uplifting words, Sandra our beloved legal resource, Balo101, and all the others. For those still waiting, your day will come soon as Our Lord works HIS own schedule. Keep the faith.

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31 minutes ago, balo101 said:

Congratulations. I am so happy for you!!

Finally journey is over for you. Best of luck to those who are still waiting. 

Thank you dear. You motivated me to request the info pass and it paid off. Best of luck to you too.

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4 hours ago, balo101 said:

I would say before you sue them try to to do your own background through third party and send that result to USCIS. If you search few thread back there are people who did that and got approved. 

I did my background check via IdentoGO and sent to USCIS and nothing changed. I heard a writ of mandamus helped a lot of people here.

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6 hours ago, Maridade said:

February 21st 2023: New Card is being produced

Yee-HAAAAA!  :dance: 

 

[Note to T-B.'s self:  Jokes worked again... jokes worked again... :P ]

6 hours ago, Maridade said:

I want to thank [...] T-bone for the jokes

Note from Maridade:  Jokes worked again... jokes worked again... :dance: 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Our jokes are so effective and popular that here's the Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke for Wednesday:

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THE CONSCIENTIOUS TENANT

 

A man telephoned a pet shop and said, "I'd like to place an order for 25,000 cockroaches."

 

"What on earth do you want with that many roaches?" asked the clerk.

 

"Well, I'm moving tomorrow," said the man, "and my lease says that I must leave the premises in exactly the same condition in which I found them."

:P 

06-04-2007 = TSC stamps postal return-receipt for I-129f.

06-11-2007 = NOA1 date (unknown to me).

07-20-2007 = Phoned Immigration Officer; got WAC#; where's NOA1?

09-25-2007 = Touch (first-ever).

09-28-2007 = NOA1, 23 days after their 45-day promise to send it (grrrr).

10-20 & 11-14-2007 = Phoned ImmOffs; "still pending."

12-11-2007 = 180 days; file is "between workstations, may be early Jan."; touches 12/11 & 12/12.

12-18-2007 = Call; file is with Division 9 ofcr. (bckgrnd check); e-prompt to shake it; touch.

12-19-2007 = NOA2 by e-mail & web, dated 12-18-07 (187 days; 201 per VJ); in mail 12/24/07.

01-09-2008 = File from USCIS to NVC, 1-4-08; NVC creates file, 1/15/08; to consulate 1/16/08.

01-23-2008 = Consulate gets file; outdated Packet 4 mailed to fiancee 1/27/08; rec'd 3/3/08.

04-29-2008 = Fiancee's 4-min. consular interview, 8:30 a.m.; much evidence brought but not allowed to be presented (consul: "More proof! Second interview! Bring your fiance!").

05-05-2008 = Infuriating $12 call to non-English-speaking consulate appointment-setter.

05-06-2008 = Better $12 call to English-speaker; "joint" interview date 6/30/08 (my selection).

06-30-2008 = Stokes Interrogations w/Ecuadorian (not USC); "wait 2 weeks; we'll mail her."

07-2008 = Daily calls to DOS: "currently processing"; 8/05 = Phoned consulate, got Section Chief; wrote him.

08-07-08 = E-mail from consulate, promising to issue visa "as soon as we get her passport" (on 8/12, per DHL).

08-27-08 = Phoned consulate (they "couldn't find" our file); visa DHL'd 8/28; in hand 9/1; through POE on 10/9 with NO hassles(!).

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Hello everyone, I need help, I want to fire my lawyer, I sent VSC a letter of dismissal of my lawyer two months ago, I have not received a reply from VSC, am I doing something wrong? What should I do to fire my lawyer? I want to proceed with my case by myself, please help me, how can I do it

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2 minutes ago, Amy wang said:

What should I do to fire my lawyer?

Dear Attorney,

 

This letter formally terminates our contract.  If applicable, please promptly process any refund due to me.

 

Sincerely,

 

Me

"The US immigration process requires a great deal of knowledge, planning, time, patience, and a significant amount of money.  It is quite a journey!"

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August 7, 2022: Wife filed N-400 Online under 5 year rule.

November 10, 2022: Received "Interview is scheduled" letter.

December 12, 2022:  Received email from Dallas office informing me (spouse) to be there for combo interview.

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

January 26, 2023: Wife's Oath Ceremony completed at the Plano Event Center, Plano, Texas!!!😁

February 6, 2023: Wife's Passport Application submitted in Dallas, Texas.

March 21, 2023:   Wife's Passport Delivered!!!!

May 15, 2023 (about):  Naturalization Certificate returned from Passport agency!!

 

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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Thank you Crazy Cat, I want USCIS to know that I fired the attorney, I would like to hear from USCIS directly, the lawyer has been forwarding the letters from USCIS to me, but the lawyer has been delaying sending these letters. I wrote a letter to the immigration office to dismiss the lawyer, but the immigration office ignored it. How can I fire a VAWA lawyer? Am I doing something wrong?

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26 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

Dear Attorney,

 

This letter formally terminates our contract.  If applicable, please promptly process any refund due to me.

 

Sincerely,

 

Me

Sorry, I didn't make it clear, what I mean is: I didn't succeed in firing my lawyer. In order to fire the attorney, I mailed the dismissal statement letter and AR-11 (my new contact address) to VSC, I want to proceed with my case by myself, receive all the correspondence from USCIS, and no longer be represented by this attorney. But VSC has not responded to me. Am I missing something? Do I still have to write a dismissal letter to the attorney? Does the attorney have to leave my case with the VSC at the same time in order to complete the dismissal process? Please guide me what to do, thanks

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Is anyone familiar with the process to request a return of documents from USCIS?
 

As a former United Nations employee, there’re certain waivers that was attached to my original marriage petition in 2017.

Filed 360 in 2018 

VAWA was approved in 2022

Responded to the RFE for medical since November.
Wondering why it’s stuck in this phase after I’ve relinquished all diplomatic rights since 2017. 

 

How so I request a return of I-508/I-566? These are immigration documents signed and stamped by the UN and country of origin. 

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On 2/19/2023 at 4:16 PM, HatingTheWaiting said:

Anyone else very... intrigued... by the fast approvals these days? Saw someone get their I-360 approved in less than 6 months. Even less for non-VAWA - saw one get approved one month after submission. I looked at my timeline and I got my green card 972 days after submitting I-360 and 1250 days since original I-485. Not complaining by any means! I am over the moon for everyone who dont have to go through the hell we did and good for USCIS for finally getting it together but I really hope the people who still havent been approved are prioritized too. It looks like though things are moving along for everyone now (just by this forum alone!) so I'm praying everyone has good news soon! 

Yes

 

Youtube lawyer on EAD's and GC's ... Link...

 

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4 hours ago, Amy wang said:

Thank you Crazy Cat, I want USCIS to know that I fired the attorney, I would like to hear from USCIS directly, the lawyer has been forwarding the letters from USCIS to me, but the lawyer has been delaying sending these letters. I wrote a letter to the immigration office to dismiss the lawyer, but the immigration office ignored it. How can I fire a VAWA lawyer? Am I doing something wrong?

You have to tell your attorney they are fired, then the attorney has to file the form with USCIS that they are no longer your attorney. 

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Phase I - IV - Completed the Immigration Journey 

 

 

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