VAWA, Part 27

[balo101 699]

6 hours ago, Dee88 said:

Hello All,

Does anyone know the current year that is being processed now for VAWA? 
Moving to another state, is it advisable to change address to new state or use the Lawyer’s address only in previous state? When Medicals is requested, can it be done in any state as well?

 

Thank you.

I have seen few approvals of 2022 in different forums. 

Once you move you have to notify USCIS. I would say if it is not urgent then delay until your immigration process is over. 

[God is a good God 238]

I see that renewal of EAD C31 is now free? Just saw it on Google. Is that true?

[Dee88 1]

2 hours ago, balo101 said:

I have seen few approvals of 2022 in different forums. 

Once you move you have to notify USCIS. I would say if it is not urgent then delay until your immigration process is over. 

Thank you @balo101

[BlueTiger92 123]

Hello friends, I've N-400 interview coming up next week, filed under 3 years VAWA provision. Here is what documents I'm taking:

 

GC + Passports

N-400 application (with supporting docs: federal tax returns)

Birth Certificate

Marriage/divorce certificates

SSN

 

Is there anything else I need? Happy to hear about recent VAWA N-400 interviews, thank you!!

[Rhema1 444]

2 hours ago, BlueTiger92 said:

Hello friends, I've N-400 interview coming up next week, filed under 3 years VAWA provision. Here is what documents I'm taking:

 

GC + Passports

N-400 application (with supporting docs: federal tax returns)

Birth Certificate

Marriage/divorce certificates

SSN

 

Is there anything else I need? Happy to hear about recent VAWA N-400 interviews, thank you!!

Driver's license.

Tax return transcript.

[Persica 8]

Hi Everybody,

 

Can someone please provide more information on this. I have been told that Donald Trump signed a policy last week stating that individuals with a DUI, even without a conviction, will not be eligible for a green card.  I looked online and the only thing I could find was HR. 6976 bill that was passed in the House in June, 2025 and is currently in the senate judiciary committee. This is what the bill aims to amend in the INA - 

H.R.6976 proposes two principal changes. First, it would have expanded inadmissibility under U.S. code to include any alien "convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts constituting the essential elements of driving while intoxicated or impaired."

Second, it would expand deportability to cover any alien convicted of an offense related to driving while intoxicated or impaired, regardless of local classification.

Basically anyone who is not a US Citizen, if they were got a DUI, even without the conviction would be inadmissible and deportable. It includes Green Card holders, people on any kind of VISA etc.

Would really appreciate if anyone has any information on this. Thanks a lot!

 

[Rhema1 444]

24 minutes ago, Persica said:

Hi Everybody,

 

Can someone please provide more information on this. I have been told that Donald Trump signed a policy last week stating that individuals with a DUI, even without a conviction, will not be eligible for a green card.  I looked online and the only thing I could find was HR. 6976 bill that was passed in the House in June, 2025 and is currently in the senate judiciary committee. This is what the bill aims to amend in the INA - 

H.R.6976 proposes two principal changes. First, it would have expanded inadmissibility under U.S. code to include any alien "convicted of, admits having committed, or admits committing acts constituting the essential elements of driving while intoxicated or impaired."

Second, it would expand deportability to cover any alien convicted of an offense related to driving while intoxicated or impaired, regardless of local classification.

Basically anyone who is not a US Citizen, if they were got a DUI, even without the conviction would be inadmissible and deportable. It includes Green Card holders, people on any kind of VISA etc.

Would really appreciate if anyone has any information on this. Thanks a lot!

 

I don't think the bill has been signed yet.

Others will give their input on this.

[TBoneTX 48,398]

Wednesday!  Time for our Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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THE BLONDE AND THE RADIO ANNOUNCEMENT

 

On a freezing-cold winter morning, a blonde and her husband were having breakfast when the radio announcer said, "We're expecting 8 to 10 inches of snow today.  Please move your car to the even-numbered side of the street so the snowplow can get through."

 

Being the helpful wife that she was, the blonde bundled up and moved her car.

 

The next week, the radio announcer said, "Ten to 12 inches of snow today.  Please move your car to the odd-numbered side."

 

Again the blonde went out, moving her car compliantly.

 

The next week, the radio announcer said, "We're expecting 12 to 14 inches of snow and you must park…"  And POOF - the power went out.

 

The blonde looked panicked and said, "Oh, no!  I don't know which side to move the car to now!"

 

With the calm patience that only a man married to a blonde could master, her husband lovingly said, "Sweetheart… why don't you just leave the car in the garage this time?"
 

[Persica 8]

15 hours ago, Rhema1 said:

I don't think the bill has been signed yet.

Others will give their input on this.

Thanks for your input Rhema

 

Could you please tell me what you mean by the bill hasn't been signed? because it only passed the house, and is pending in the senate with the judiciary committee. And there's no other policy signed by the trump admin related to this as per your knowledge? because the president can't sign the bill until it's passed by both the chambers first which is not the case with this one yet.

[Demise 1,479]

23 hours ago, Persica said:

Thanks for your input Rhema

 

Could you please tell me what you mean by the bill hasn't been signed? because it only passed the house, and is pending in the senate with the judiciary committee. And there's no other policy signed by the trump admin related to this as per your knowledge? because the president can't sign the bill until it's passed by both the chambers first which is not the case with this one yet.

 

It's not the law and it's not the policy, and media these days is pretty dumb and sensationalist, even lawyer offices do that thing where they will beat the drum about anything just do end with "get a lawyer btw our number is ...", so as is a DUI wouldn't disqualify you. 

 

In any case, this bill will just die in the senate. They managed to get the Laken Riley Act during the honeymoon period and dems right now are struggling with their own base wanting them to be obstructionist. 

Edited Thursday at 02:02 PM by Demise

[Persica 8]

8 hours ago, Demise said:

 

It's not the law and it's not the policy, and media these days is pretty dumb and sensationalist, even lawyer offices do that thing where they will beat the drum about anything just do end with "get a lawyer btw our number is ...", so as is a DUI wouldn't disqualify you. 

 

In any case, this bill will just die in the senate. They managed to get the Laken Riley Act during the honeymoon period and dems right now are struggling with their own base wanting them to be obstructionist. 

Thanks for the insights Demise. I think you hit the nail on the head with everything you just said, I agree. And I hope it never passes because it would be one of the most destructive pieces of law to exist especially if it's applied retroactively which I'm not sure is the case with the current bill. 

[BlueTiger92 123]

On 11/4/2025 at 12:03 AM, Rhema1 said:

Driver's license.

Tax return transcript.

Yes, got my DL!

 

tax returns were attached to my application but I’m also thinking of printing transcripts

[Rhema1 444]

30 minutes ago, BlueTiger92 said:

Yes, got my DL!

 

tax returns were attached to my application but I’m also thinking of printing transcripts

Yeah 👍 

Print the transcript from the IRR website.

They may not even ask it, but always good to be on the safe side.

Praying for a good outcome during your interview.

[God’s Grace27 8]

Hello everyone. I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has gone through something similar. My VAWA was approved in February 2025 but my I-485 remains stuck with no updates. USCIS confirmed they would hold the I-485 in abeyance during my VAWA process and since then nothing has changed  the status still shows “Interview Scheduled” from 2021.

 

My lawyers have sent several inquiry letters but USCIS hasn’t responded. After over six months with no updates, I’m starting to worry. Any advice or insight would mean a lot.

[balo101 699]

2 hours ago, God’s Grace27 said:

Hello everyone. I’m hoping to hear from anyone who has gone through something similar. My VAWA was approved in February 2025 but my I-485 remains stuck with no updates. USCIS confirmed they would hold the I-485 in abeyance during my VAWA process and since then nothing has changed  the status still shows “Interview Scheduled” from 2021.

 

My lawyers have sent several inquiry letters but USCIS hasn’t responded. After over six months with no updates, I’m starting to worry. Any advice or insight would mean a lot.

Reach out to your congress person.