I got my 10 year GC in the mail today!!! Praise the LORD, thank you for all of your prayers and thank you @sandranj for the help and hope you've given to us all.

They did not change my last name to my maiden name like I had requested in my interview (I am not complaining I am grateful I just don't want to be tied to that man).  Has anyone changed their Last name on their GC?  If so what form and how long does it take for them to do it- can I use my existing GC until they send the new one?

I have a question.  Once the green card is granted do I have to go back to the SSN office and inform them since my SSN currently is temporary? 

1 hour ago, sandranj said:

It means they are reviewing the case to see if you submitted what they asked in the RFE.

thank you again for responding - you are a gift to us all here who stress daily due to this situation.

38 minutes ago, sandranj said:

 

It usually takes 30/40 days to ship to the local office.

 

If you submitted the I-485 form after VAWA approval then the AOS goes to Vermont first, then Vermont ships the case to NBC and NBC  ships to the local office.

 

(Por lo general llevan 30/40 días para enviar form I-485 a la oficina local. Si usted sometió  formulario I-485 después de la aprobacion de VAWA   entonces el AOS va a Vermont,  entonces  después de Vermont va a NBC y despues va a la oficina local).

just called Call center for the first time - they said that case is in VSC and I have to write to them to make a decision.  That is strange since local office in TX requested the RFE and required me to send it back to them at local office.  Now IO on the phone is saying the case is back in VSC? 

Anyhow- I am praying hard that this they are able to make a decision soon.  Please I ask you all for your prayers - Lord Jesus hear my prayer.

10 hours ago, Caveman said:

Hi, everyone!

 

Today after working on my VAWA case for more than 1 year and a half, I have finally received the APPROVAL from USCIS !!!! I am still finding it hard to believe it and feel like I'm dreaming. I am so grateful to God and to my attorney.  Praise the LORD!

 

"He will make your innocence radiate like the dawn, and the justice of your cause will shine like the noonday sun."

Psalm 37:6

God is great- so happy for you

On 2017-05-04 at 6:54 AM, patienceisvirtue said:

Got another rfe to get the gonorrhea test done since the dr didn't complete this in Aug.  Now the status says they've received the info and will be reviewing case again.  Please pray that I get approved- father Lord you know how important this is and how much I've been through.  Pray for me all as I do the same for you all. 

New status is 

Correspondence Was Received And USCIS Is Reviewing It

On May 3, 2017, we received your correspondence for Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number EACxxxxxxx. We are reviewing your correspondence, and will mail you a notice if we need something from you. 

@sandranj is this good or bad???

On 2017-04-19 at 10:32 PM, patienceisvirtue said:

Hi -here is the full details:  It lasted 10 mins.  It was an older lady (60's) Officer Godard.  She made me swear in and repeated all questions in the I-485.  She then asked me if I was married and I said no and she took a copy of my DL, Passport and divorce cert.  She asked how I entered, the last date of entry - I answered. 

 

She then smiled and said 10 days is when they will let me know the decision - she asked if I left the US after the last entry I said no.  She asked if I worked - I gave her my offer letter, W2 and pay stubs thus far.  I also signed a waiver of attorney presence.

 

I then kindly requested that she changed my name on my green card back to my maiden name  - she asked why didn't I do this at the divorce- I said I was not at the hearing due to low funds - she looked at thee divorce cert and remarked she didn't realize he filed for divorce.  She asked why didn't I file for the divorce is said "Ma'am I was not in touch with him and I had no money to go through this procedure".  She said okay.

 

Today I checked my status online : It indicated my name was updated.  The officer did say she'd ask her supervisor to approve this. 

 

Fingers crossed - hopefully I get the card in the mail.

Got another rfe to get the gonorrhea test done since the dr didn't complete this in Aug.  Now the status says they've received the info and will be reviewing case again.  Please pray that I get approved- father Lord you know how important this is and how much I've been through.  Pray for me all as I do the same for you all. 

5 hours ago, sandranj said:

 When the officer is new working there he/she can't approve the cases on the spot without having their supervisor approval.

Hi -here is the full details:  It lasted 10 mins.  It was an older lady (60's) Officer Godard.  She made me swear in and repeated all questions in the I-485.  She then asked me if I was married and I said no and she took a copy of my DL, Passport and divorce cert.  She asked how I entered, the last date of entry - I answered. 

I waited 45 mins it was scheduled at 12 at Houston TX 810 Gear rd- IO was an older female very friendly.  She ask me to swear in and repeated all questions from the i485.  I submitted it on oct 6 and my divorce occurred oct 20.  When the IO asked if I was married i told her no and she took a copy of my divorce certificate. .

Hello all- I finally had my AOS interview yesterday- it lasted 15 mins.  The officer smiled and said she will review my case and I'm 10 days I will know the decision.  Is this good or bad? Location Houston TX

Please read the new Executive Order that Trump has placed - does this negatively impact pending AOS for VAWA victims?  

Hello all - it has been a while.  Work permit granted and I am working - (grateful and thankful for this).  I did my biometrics in NOV 2016 and NOV 2016 was also when my i485 status changed to this:On November 4, 2016, we transferred your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status, Receipt Number EACXXX, to another USCIS office. That office now has jurisdiction over your case. We sent you a notice that explains why we moved your case.

I made my lawyer call 2 weeks ago and they told him this is normal processing time - is this true?  Am I just being impatient?  i360 was approved but no news on AOS.

@Sandra recently USCIS mailed my husband (now ex husband) see below. They sent an RFE for the i 130 originally filed a year ago with the an i485 that was denied. Now I have filed another i485 after my i360 and i765 was approved. He will obviously not cooperate - but I am wondering if this will delay my i485 in any way. My current i485 so far is processing -I am going for biometrics and they already sent it to " A New Office Has Jurisdiction".

On November 7, 2016, the Post Office returned a notice we sent you for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, Receipt Number MSC15xxxxx25, because they could not deliver it. This could have a serious effect on your case.

• 10/25/2016
  

  We mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative.

• 10/13/2016
  

  We received your Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, Fiance(E), or Orphan, and we are working on your case. You will be notified by mail when a decision is made, or if the office needs something from you.

• 10/13/2016
  

  Your Form I-130, Immigrant Petition for Relative, Fiance(E), or Orphan, was transferred to another office for processing.

• 10/13/2016
  

  We transferred your Form I-130, Petition for Alien Relative, to another USCIS office that now has jurisdiction over your case.

• 02/10/2016
  

  On February 10, 2016, your request to change your address, referral number CA103xxxx98MSC, was completed.

http://www.asistahelp.org/en/access_the_clearinghouse/vawa/

Hi all- very useful link.

http://www.immigrantjustice.org/sites/immigrantjustice.org/files/VAWA%20Frequently%20Asked%20Questions%202010%2011.pdf

Also very useful document - when filing your forms

I filed March 24- approved in sept 23. Keep praying and be patient. Only onOct 7 did my i765 get approved.

I filed i485 now so hopefully God willing I will here something.

My husband filed for divorce and now he's getting an RFE for the previous i130 he filed.

Hello all-- my work permit came in! Hallelujah!

I filed for i360 and i765 first and it was approved on sept 23 (i360) and i765 on oct 7th.

I filed my i485 on Oct 6 and got a receipt #. What are the next steps ? My divorce was final last week and I filed my i485 before the divorce. Will this hinder my case? My ex husband is a USC - how long will my green card take?

@sandra I sent you an email. Not sure why USCIS sent my husband an i797 notice saying the case was moved to VSC. I sent in a new i485 after granted approved i360 and deferred action. Will they continue to contact him?

@danettempatrick- I sent out my i-485 on Oct 5th (overnighted it via FEDEX) and it was signed for but no receipt # from USCIS as yet. I'm thinking another week or so. Hang in there! Don't call USCIS they won't give you any information -its a VAWA case.

Hello all - my i-765 was approved (3 wks after my VAWA approval - Amen). Oct 7th the status said "We ordered your new card". Does anyone know how long it takes to come? Also I used a lawyer to file the paperwork -will it go to the lawyer or to my address?

God is great! - @sandraj my i-765 was approved and the new card has been ordered!!!

Hello VJ members- I wanted to thank Sandra again (God bless you and the work you do for others). While most of us on here get notifications on new posts and wait- here is a prayer for us. I also filed my I-485 today - asking for your prayers that all goes well with my file and the process is fast without delays.

Dear Jesus,

@sandra or others who've had multiple address changes. Ive changed my address once already on my I765 which is in GA. I now reside in TX and filing my i485 under my new address. My lawyer who filed i765 is also in GA.

1. Does it matter where my lawyer is located?

2. If I don't change my address the old address is a relative so the file will be safe. Will changing the address delay my EAD ?

@Sandra thank you for helping always! My i765 has my sisters address and I'm filing my i485 with my new address. Will changing the address online delay its processing? I don't care if my EAD gets sent to my sisters address because it will be safe.

@bestrong - congrats!!! Happy to hear it's been approved. I'm still waiting for mine to be approved. My I-360 was approved on Sept 21 and I'm still waiting for my EAD.

Patienceisavirtue It seems that you did not file your EAD using category C 9, but using category C 31 or C 14, that being said you can file now form I-765 using category ( c ) ( 9 ) ( ) or to wait for the EAD approval following the category that you chose when filing I-765.

I had two cases that the VAWA filers decided to file form I-824 and it took almost one year from the I-360 approval until the interview date.

After your divorce is final you can ask to change your name.

@Sandra - so you suggest waiting for the current EAD that I filed under C31 to be approved? Its been now 6 months and no approval thus far. Why are they taking so long - are they waiting for my i485 to be filed?