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Wondering how much time its taking from AOS application sent to interview date if you're in US? Pls share your timelines. Thanks!

1 hour ago, USS_Voyager said:

No, They don't do emails. If it's real USCIS, it's will be mailed US mail, not email. 

Its same like when they send case status emails...It is status email from USCIS

16 hours ago, USS_Voyager said:

1. Never heard of such general court order. Can you post the letter your "friend" received from USCIS?

2. So he's illegal? The right thing is to go back to wherever he's from. 

3. I don't know, but if they got him, he probably will be detained and put in removal proceedings

Just email no letter yet. It says same as i described

15 hours ago, Jorgedig said:

Might be a good idea for the "friend" to open an account and post here directly.

You're right but it'll take some time for him to learn these online help thing...Just helping him in the meantime...

Hi Friends !

My question is about marriage based green card. 
My friend had previously married to USC and she filed I130 for him. They attended 2 interviews together. I130 was denied. Eventually They got divorced. Now he got USCIS email that same I130 denied case was reopened for review upon court order. 

So, I wanted to ask:
- Whats this court order; Is it specific to his case or some general court order? Are you aware of such court order going on? Any way to find out?
- What should he do? He doesn't have any status currently.
- What would USCIS's their next step; and how he can be prepared?

Appreciate your help!!

As far as i know, either one can file divorce, and can have it granted even if other side objects to it

On 3/7/2018 at 11:56 AM, Xcalj5 said:

Yes!!!! He lawyered up after he left me announcing he used me for green card and money and now he is gonna get more! I still did not retain attorney. They cost thousands and I have to pay just to defend what I worked so hard for.

6 years quite a long period to know each other

Forget it now, and Its time to move on...

Congrats Ben B & mashaka911 !!!

Live your dreams now !!!

Did you send Tax returns along with your application?

Do one need to send Tax returns along with VAWA application?

A lot of good advice so far. I will just add that if the divorce is imminent I would strongly recommend that YOU file the divorce petition. This will give you some measure of control during the proceedings. Trust me, you may need it. Not saying they will, but things can get ugly in a hurry. Even in a no-fault State, like California. They certainly did in my divorce. And my condolences.

Could you please elaborate?

Do you think they hand green cards out like confetti at VSC? They just take people's words for it that they were abused, and be on their merry way? That's complete nonsense, and I question whether you actually believe what you're saying or are just trying to stir up trouble.

Any VAWA claim requires documentary evidence that the alien was abused. Police reports, restraining orders, photographs documenting physical injuries, psychiatrist reports documenting mental trauma, medical records, arrest records, etc.

Does VAWA fraud occur? Absolutely, as do many other types of immigration fraud within USCIS. They do not simply rubber-stamp every VAWA application with a green card though, and to suggest they do is infantile.

Agreed Hypnos !

Some People just want to vent even if doesn't make any sense.

They try to paint like if govt or USCIS is no good.

US GREAT If the divorce was filed based in irreconcilable differences then it's up to her to contest or not,it will not hurt her Vawa at all,but if the divorce was filed based in fraud or even domestic violence she should contest the divorce ,because USCIS will not approve an adjustment of status if the alien has the divorce granted based in fraud or dv.

Thanks a lot, Sandra and Hypnos !!

Yes, its filed based on irreconcilable differences only & nothing else.

My understanding is...

If she doesn't respond to it now, divorce will be granted later on SAME (irreconcilable differences) basis and he won't be able to add anything to it (like DV or fraud), right?

So, she need not to worry after this as far as VAWA chances are concerned?

Thank You !

Wanted to check about a situation where...

USC spouse who is abuser, & after abusing his wife long time, files for divorce.

What this poor immigrant spouse should do?

Get the divorce as she wanted for some time (by not responding to it) after all that ill treatment by USC husband

or

should response to it & why?

How this is going to effect VAWA?

Would like to know 'what are the grounds based on one can file for VAWA'?

If USC asking for money and force to be get paid as well, wondering if that can be a ground for VAWA?

I had to changed how I was answering pm and emails ,if you sent me a message and i don't answer your pm it means I posted about it here before. The number of pm and emails I receive per month is ridiculous ,hundreds asking why USCIS is taking so long,or whAt to do about it...I will not answer this kind of question any more. I posted over 10times here Vawa cases can take 4/9months to be adjudicated and AOS 6/10months,work permit 30/90 days ,if your Vawa was approved 4,6,8,9 months ago just wait ,don't start wondering about your case if it's not 6/9months at NBC.

Completely agree with you, Sandra ! We appreciate your help and don't want to disturb you without reason.

Have a suggestion...

How about creating One post called "Sandra FAQ ". You'll be keep adding to your FAQ post based on the usual question you get her.

Rule would be like nobody can pm you or email you until they read completely your FAQ. When somebody ask some general question what was answered earlier, simply ask her to read FAQ first.

Howz that? :-)

Vawa unit until Last October was taking 14/19months to adjudicate a Vawa case, but they hired over 100 immigration officers,now it's taking 3/4 months,despite i have a few cases adjudicated in 60 days after December 2013.

If 60 days is the current speed, That's really amazing !!

VAWA unit is doing its job !

BTW, is vawa unit part of USCIS?

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I got an rfe after 14 months but took my time to gather wat they wanted didn't want to rush. I took Abt 2 months to do it but after I sent it in I got approval 2 months later. So I am counting in the 2 months of rfe.

That means its taking about 12-14 months for VAWA approval on average when there is no RFE.

SandraNJ: Is that assumption is right? What you say?

Can someone recommend me a psychologist/psychiatrist in the NY area, who is familiar with DV cases?

Need to help somebody...

Can someone recommend me a psychologist/psychiatrist in the California (BAY Area, San Jose, San Francisco area) who is familiar with VAWA, Mental abuse cases?

Thanks !

Thx! It took 17 months very long and tiring wait but God kept me through it. I think it depends on the workload of the officer who has your case and whether u get an rfe. I did get an rfe so that pushed it to the 17. I didn't rush to send in rfe I took my time cause better you take your time and get an approval than to rush and get a denial. Good luck with everything.

Wow !

17 Months for VAWA approval only or including AOS?

Without RFE, whats the usual time for VAWA decision?

Aww thx!!!

I didn't file cocurrently I filed i485 in June 2013. It was transferred to nbc in October and to my local office in March. Interveiw in April.

Congrats on completion of this BIG n tiring journey !!!!

BTW, how long it took for your VAWA approval?

Any idea how much time its taking these days to get VAWA approval?

Will do as Sandra suggested.

Thanks a lot everybody !

Uscis mail can not be forwarded to another address. It will be returned to the sender.

So, it will go back to USCIS ?

I have quick question regarding mail forward for my VJ friends.

If you have already put order to forward your all mails (online at USPS.com) to new address,

What will happen to the mail coming from USCIS?

Will that also be forwarded to new address?

Anybody experienced this?

Thank You !!

True. It seems DA office wasn't interested in her (as any part of their criminal case). So she's not eligible for U-visa certification.

She maybe eligible for award from Victim Compensation Fund. In any case, if she is looking for financial compensation from the incident, she should consult a civic lawyer

She want to apply U visa based on her suffering not financial compensation.

I am trying to explore her eligibility.

Her testimony will not help them find or convict this person, so the answer is no.

True.

But what about her suffering she faced due to incident. I don't think somebody needs to be detective or something to file a U visa claim.

She witnessed a crime that made her to suffer big way. This can't be the base for the claim?

http://www.usimmigrationsupport.org/visa-u.html is the link stating the qualifications.

Thank You !

As the link says...criminal activity in at least one of the following categories: rape, torture, trafficking, incest, domestic violence, sexual assault, abusive sexual contact, prostitution, sexual exploitation, female genital mutilation, hostage situations

I guess she can file on the basis of hostage situations. What do you think?

Do we any experiences related to U Visa on the forum from where i can learn what is needed & where to get that documentation in order to file?

Could somebody pls explain me the steps of this process like how much time it takes, when she can get EAD, fee, when she will be eligible to file green card etc

Thank you for your great help.