VAWA, Part 27

[balo101 695]

1 hour ago, Persica said:

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to write this to thank everyone who has been helpful to me on this journey, I have also reached out to many of you personally but if in case I missed someone, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank them.

My VAWA got approved, and it feels like a mountain has lifted off of my head. For those who are aware with my case, I had a simple DUI charge from 2022 while I was still in an extremely dark place. But ever since the incident, I took significant steps in the last three years, and provided a lot of evidence to the USCIS, and thankfully the case was approved.

Again, I'm so very thankful to everyone, who have been helpful not just to me, but every soul on this forum, this group itself is godsend, and the fact that it has helped so many people on this difficult journey, no matter which administration is in power, deserves all the flowers. You all should be extremely proud of the work you're doing.
 

Even though the VAWA application has been approved my I-485 is still pending with no updates which I filed concurrently back in January 2022. I hope it'll move forward soon. 

It would be really helpful to hear other people's experiences on the same, how long did it take after the VAWA approval, what the interview experience was like? I can't wait to go see my family whom I haven't seen in 7 years now.

 

Also, I wanted to get your thoughts about the DUI, and if it can still be an issue? It was the first offense and I had to pay a fine, there was no incarceration or probation involved. 

Thank you!

congratulations on your VAWA approval. Did you file i-485 concurrently with VAWA?

[Meingandu 9]

2 hours ago, Persica said:

Hi everyone,

I just wanted to write this to thank everyone who has been helpful to me on this journey, I have also reached out to many of you personally but if in case I missed someone, I wanted to take the opportunity to thank them.

My VAWA got approved, and it feels like a mountain has lifted off of my head. For those who are aware with my case, I had a simple DUI charge from 2022 while I was still in an extremely dark place. But ever since the incident, I took significant steps in the last three years, and provided a lot of evidence to the USCIS, and thankfully the case was approved.

Again, I'm so very thankful to everyone, who have been helpful not just to me, but every soul on this forum, this group itself is godsend, and the fact that it has helped so many people on this difficult journey, no matter which administration is in power, deserves all the flowers. You all should be extremely proud of the work you're doing.
 

Even though the VAWA application has been approved my I-485 is still pending with no updates which I filed concurrently back in January 2022. I hope it'll move forward soon. 

It would be really helpful to hear other people's experiences on the same, how long did it take after the VAWA approval, what the interview experience was like? I can't wait to go see my family whom I haven't seen in 7 years now.

 

Also, I wanted to get your thoughts about the DUI, and if it can still be an issue? It was the first offense and I had to pay a fine, there was no incarceration or probation involved. 

Thank you!

Congratulations on the good news. Hopefully 485 will get approved soon. Did you had a removal? And did you file in Jan 2022?

[TBoneTX 48,181]

3 hours ago, Persica said:

My VAWA got approved

Yee-HAAAAA!   

 

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

[Persica 8]

18 hours ago, balo101 said:

congratulations on your VAWA approval. Did you file i-485 concurrently with VAWA?

 

Thank you Balo!

Yes, filed in Jan, 2022. Concurrently. Any insights on the timeline now, and if the DUI can still be an issue?

[Persica 8]

17 hours ago, Meingandu said:

Congratulations on the good news. Hopefully 485 will get approved soon. Did you had a removal? And did you file in Jan 2022?

Thank you! yes filed in Jan, 2022 concurrently. Any insights?

And no removal proceedings. 

[balo101 695]

2 hours ago, Persica said:

 

Thank you Balo!

Yes, filed in Jan, 2022. Concurrently. Any insights on the timeline now, and if the DUI can still be an issue?

When was your VAWA approved. As long as paid the fine you will be fine and it it is just one and only offence you have. I would say give it 3 to 4 months after your VAWA approval, after that either make an info pass appointment or reach out to your congress person. 

[Persica 8]

20 hours ago, balo101 said:

When was your VAWA approved. As long as paid the fine you will be fine and it it is just one and only offence you have. I would say give it 3 to 4 months after your VAWA approval, after that either make an info pass appointment or reach out to your congress person. 

Thank you, yes that is the only offense, fine was paid and the case was closed.

[balo101 695]

3 hours ago, Persica said:

Thank you, yes that is the only offense, fine was paid and the case was closed.

you will be fine. just make the info pass after 3 to 4 months if you do not hear anything. 

[TBoneTX 48,181]

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How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges?

 

Work on improving your exercise routine.

 

We don't know the future, but you just got a free cookie.

 

Pass the bill to the person on your left.

 

[Rhema1 406]

18 hours ago, balo101 said:

you will be fine. just make the info pass after 3 to 4 months if you do not hear anything. 

You are right 👍 

The person should be perfectly fine as long as the person brings along with him or her the evidence of the DUI payment and charge's dropped.

The best thing in this is the fact that, after your vawa has been approved, the form l-485 interviews is mostly focused on the ADMISSIBILITY grounds and the YES and NO questions.

Edited Sunday at 12:54 PM by Rhema1

[balo101 695]

45 minutes ago, Rhema1 said:

You are right 👍 

The person should be perfectly fine as long as the person brings along with him or her the evidence of the DUI payment and charge's dropped.

The best thing in this is the fact that, after your vawa has been approved, the form l-485 interviews is mostly focused on the ADMISSIBILITY grounds and the YES and NO questions.

yes totally agree with it. Thank you for your input. 

 

Any update on your USC case?

[Persica 8]

20 hours ago, balo101 said:

you will be fine. just make the info pass after 3 to 4 months if you do not hear anything. 

 

2 hours ago, Rhema1 said:

You are right 👍 

The person should be perfectly fine as long as the person brings along with him or her the evidence of the DUI payment and charge's dropped.

The best thing in this is the fact that, after your vawa has been approved, the form l-485 interviews is mostly focused on the ADMISSIBILITY grounds and the YES and NO questions.

Thank you Rhema and Balo! You both are always there to help, much appreciated! 

[Rhema1 406]

4 hours ago, balo101 said:

yes totally agree with it. Thank you for your input. 

 

Any update on your USC case?

Interview in less than two weeks.