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Hi everyone, I am an approved i360 and i485. This site has given me strength and hope since I started my journey in 2016. I would like to share my journey first as an inspiration for other members who are going through the same things as I did a few years ago. I also can’t express enough of words to show how much appreciation for Sandra, our great advisor. 2018 was a great year for me: in February, I obtained permanent residency. This allowed me to have an opportunity to go back to school for education. And I chose nursing. Then in fall 2018, I started nursing school. Nursing school was another tough journey, but my heart knows this is what I want to do. In less than 6 weeks, I am graduating with a BSN degree!!! We are going through a difficult time dealing with this pandemic and I hope everyone out there is taking good care of themselves. For me, I am ready to join the workforce to fulfill the mission of nursing profession: to take care of people.
Nursing school have occupied me with studying, clinical hours, and exams that I did not realize that 2 years have already passed and in 7 months, I will be able to apply for naturalization. I am sure that I will be busy after graduation, therefore, I am starting to look at the process for naturalization. I have some questions to @sandranj as well as other members. On form N-400:
-       How do I state that I am a VAWA applicant?
-       Part 10, since my marital status right now is divorced, do I just skip item 2 to 8 and start at item 9?
-       My ex-husband was married before me. However, I do not have information of when that marriage ended. Am I required to provide that information?
-       My ex-husband was a US citizen through naturalization (more than 10 years before we met). I do not have copy of his naturalization certificate. Am I required to provide that information?
-       What documents should I provide USCIS?
Since there are no guidelines for VAWA applicants, N-400 application is a little confusing for me so I hope that I can get help from you guys. 

Hi everyone, I am an approved i360 and i485. This site has given me strength and hope since I started my journey in 2016. I would like to share my journey first as an inspiration for other members who are going through the same things as I did a few years ago. I also can’t express enough of words to show how much appreciation for Sandra, our great advisor. 2018 was a great year for me: in February, I obtained permanent residency. This allowed me to have an opportunity to go back to school for education. And I chose nursing. Then in fall 2018, I started nursing school. Nursing school was another tough journey, but my heart knows this is what I want to do. In less than 6 weeks, I am graduating with a BSN degree!!! We are going through a difficult time dealing with this pandemic and I hope everyone out there is taking good care of themselves. For me, I am ready to join the workforce to fulfill the mission of nursing profession: to take care of people.
Nursing school have occupied me with studying, clinical hours, and exams that I did not realize that 2 years have already passed and in 7 months, I will be able to apply for naturalization. I am sure that I will be busy after graduation, therefore, I am starting to look at the process for naturalization. I have some questions to @sandranj as well as other members. On form N-400:
-       How do I state that I am a VAWA applicant?
-       Part 10, since my marital status right now is divorced, do I just skip item 2 to 8 and start at item 9?
-       My ex-husband was married before me. However, I do not have information of when that marriage ended. Am I required to provide that information?
-       My ex-husband was a US citizen through naturalization (more than 10 years before we met). I do not have copy of his naturalization certificate. Am I required to provide that information?
-       What documents should I provide USCIS?
Since there are no guidelines for VAWA applicants, N-400 application is a little confusing for me so I hope that I can get help from you guys. 

Hi everyone, I am an approved i360 and i485. This site has given me strength and hope since I started my journey in 2016. I would like to share my journey first as an inspiration for other members who are going through the same things as I did a few years ago. I also can’t express enough of words to show how much appreciation for Sandra, our great advisor. 2018 was a great year for me: in February, I obtained permanent residency. This allowed me to have an opportunity to go back to school for education. And I chose nursing. Then in fall 2018, I started nursing school. Nursing school was another tough journey, but my heart knows this is what I want to do. In less than 6 weeks, I am graduating with a BSN degree!!! We are going through a difficult time dealing with this pandemic and I hope everyone out there is taking good care of themselves. For me, I am ready to join the workforce to fulfill the mission of nursing profession: to take care of people.
Nursing school have occupied me with studying, clinical hours, and exams that I did not realize that 2 years have already passed and in 7 months, I will be able to apply for naturalization. I am sure that I will be busy after graduation, therefore, I am starting to look at the process for naturalization. I have some questions to @sandranj as well as other members. On form N-400:
-       How do I state that I am a VAWA applicant?
-       Part 10, since my marital status right now is divorced, do I just skip item 2 to 8 and start at item 9?
-       My ex-husband was married before me. However, I do not have information of when that marriage ended. Am I required to provide that information?
-       My ex-husband was a US citizen through naturalization (more than 10 years before we met). I do not have copy of his naturalization certificate. Am I required to provide that information?
-       What documents should I provide USCIS?
Since there are no guidelines for VAWA applicants, N-400 application is a little confusing for me so I hope that I can get help from you guys. 

Hi everyone, I am an approved i360 and i485. This site has given me strength and hope since I started my journey in 2016. I would like to share my journey first as an inspiration for other members who are going through the same things as I did a few years ago. I also can’t express enough of words to show how much appreciation for Sandra, our great advisor. 2018 was a great year for me: in February, I obtained permanent residency. This allowed me to have an opportunity to go back to school for education. And I chose nursing. Then in fall 2018, I started nursing school. Nursing school was another tough journey, but my heart knows this is what I want to do. In less than 6 weeks, I am graduating with a BSN degree!!! We are going through a difficult time dealing with this pandemic and I hope everyone out there is taking good care of themselves. For me, I am ready to join the workforce to fulfill the mission of nursing profession: to take care of people.
Nursing school have occupied me with studying, clinical hours, and exams that I did not realize that 2 years have already passed and in 7 months, I will be able to apply for naturalization. I am sure that I will be busy after graduation, therefore, I am starting to look at the process for naturalization. I have some questions to @sandranj as well as other members. On form N-400:
-       How do I state that I am a VAWA applicant?
-       Part 10, since my marital status right now is divorced, do I just skip item 2 to 8 and start at item 9?
-       My ex-husband was married before me. However, I do not have information of when that marriage ended. Am I required to provide that information?
-       My ex-husband was a US citizen through naturalization (more than 10 years before we met). I do not have copy of his naturalization certificate. Am I required to provide that information?
-       What documents should I provide USCIS?
Since there are no guidelines for VAWA applicants, N-400 application is a little confusing for me so I hope that I can get help from you guys. 

Sandra is a lawyer. Her practice focuses on VAWA. She is a person with a big heart. She has helped lots of domestic violent victims. I personally adore her willingess to help and answer to all of members on this forum. 

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Hi guys,
 
I just had my I-485 interview today. It went really well. The officer just went over the questions that were on the application. I got approved on spot. My journey is finally over. I hope by sharing this with you, you all will have more encouragement and hope just like how this site has helped me until this day. Good luck to everyone! 

Hi guys,
 
I just had my I-485 interview today. It went really well. The officer just went over the questions that were on the application. I got approved on spot. My journey is finally over. I hope by sharing this with you, you all will have more encouragement and hope just like how this site has helped me until this day. Good luck to everyone! 

Hi guys,
 
I just had my I-485 interview today. It went really well. The officer just went over the questions that were on the application. I got approved on spot. My journey is finally over. I hope by sharing this with you, you all will have more encouragement and hope just like how this site has helped me until this day. Good luck to everyone! 

Hi guys,
 
I just had my I-485 interview today. It went really well. The officer just went over the questions that were on the application. I got approved on spot. My journey is finally over. I hope by sharing this with you, you all will have more encouragement and hope just like how this site has helped me until this day. Good luck to everyone! 

Hi guys,
 
I just had my I-485 interview today. It went really well. The officer just went over the questions that were on the application. I got approved on spot. My journey is finally over. I hope by sharing this with you, you all will have more encouragement and hope just like how this site has helped me until this day. Good luck to everyone! 

Hi guys,
 
I just had my I-485 interview today. It went really well. The officer just went over the questions that were on the application. I got approved on spot. My journey is finally over. I hope by sharing this with you, you all will have more encouragement and hope just like how this site has helped me until this day. Good luck to everyone! 

Hi guys,
Its been a while since I last posted. Just want to give you guys an update. Finally, after a long wait, I am having my I485 interview this Tuesday. I will tell you guys how it goes. Good luck to all who are still waiting. Be patient. God will give us an answer.

The issue if prima facie solely depends on the officer who works on your case. Lots of members here got approved without prima facie. In other words, having a prima facie does not mean that your case will be approved. 

@luoboy: Please give Sandra respect! She's an immigration attorney specializing in VAWA and a domestic violence advocate. She's giving all of us her advice and opinion. If you're not satisfied with her answer then don't bother to ask! Go ahead and hire a lawyer who can help you out with your immigration process. 
Its your belief and nobody can change it. You can lists 100 cases that you know but at the end of the day you are still sitting here having no GC, asking around.
A lot of members here as well as me are thankful for a kind person like Sandra. Again, if you don't get the answer you want, go somewhere else. This forum exists because of a person like Sandra. 

@luoboy: Please give Sandra respect! She's an immigration attorney specializing in VAWA and a domestic violence advocate. She's giving all of us her advice and opinion. If you're not satisfied with her answer then don't bother to ask! Go ahead and hire a lawyer who can help you out with your immigration process. 
Its your belief and nobody can change it. You can lists 100 cases that you know but at the end of the day you are still sitting here having no GC, asking around.
A lot of members here as well as me are thankful for a kind person like Sandra. Again, if you don't get the answer you want, go somewhere else. This forum exists because of a person like Sandra. 

@luoboy please you've expressed your views condoning the wrong and gaining immigration benefits. Anyway it may favor them below the radar but no matter what they'll show up one day. Don't forget to learn from US history of government officials who think past issues won't show up but it does show up years later. Those you're proud of as described in your statement may have broken the law due to circumstances and are enjoying immigration benefits but do you have any idea how it might last? Do you know if there's a countdown for them? Here in the US you're free at will to commit any crime at your own time and at your own risk but note that no one will prompt you but later on you'll be sweat it out.
"If you know how expensive safety is, Try an accident."
 
FYI: Do not write in this forum disregarding sandranj useful free advice and updated information she's providing us at her own free will. Her countless services can't be paid for but all we do is pray for her all the time for good and selfless service she's providing us. If you think she or this forum is not in your interest then please give us a break. She's a Saint to some of us.
Don't forget to read in the news and get yourself updated on current immigration changes, new offices and hotlines opening up just for immigrants committing crimes here.
 

@luoboy: Please give Sandra respect! She's an immigration attorney specializing in VAWA and a domestic violence advocate. She's giving all of us her advice and opinion. If you're not satisfied with her answer then don't bother to ask! Go ahead and hire a lawyer who can help you out with your immigration process. 
Its your belief and nobody can change it. You can lists 100 cases that you know but at the end of the day you are still sitting here having no GC, asking around.
A lot of members here as well as me are thankful for a kind person like Sandra. Again, if you don't get the answer you want, go somewhere else. This forum exists because of a person like Sandra. 

@luoboy: Please give Sandra respect! She's an immigration attorney specializing in VAWA and a domestic violence advocate. She's giving all of us her advice and opinion. If you're not satisfied with her answer then don't bother to ask! Go ahead and hire a lawyer who can help you out with your immigration process. 
Its your belief and nobody can change it. You can lists 100 cases that you know but at the end of the day you are still sitting here having no GC, asking around.
A lot of members here as well as me are thankful for a kind person like Sandra. Again, if you don't get the answer you want, go somewhere else. This forum exists because of a person like Sandra. 

I do not think you are qualified for either VAWA or U visa. Like Sandra said, do not make excuses and take responsibilities for your wrongdoings. Good luck with your life mate.

@patienceisvirtue Congrats! I'm so happy for you. I just sent out my application 2 weeks ago. I hope I will get an interview soon. 
Good luck with your new journey. 

The Congressman office contacts directly to Vermont. If they give you the same answer with USCIS customer service, that means no decision has been made yet.
Thats what happened to me, too before I got approved. 

Sandra is a lawyer. Her practice focuses on VAWA. She is a person with a big heart. She has helped lots of domestic violent victims. I personally adore her willingess to help and answer to all of members on this forum. 

To rayofhope,
I think for any concerns you have, you should talk to an officer at infopass rather than sitting at home and worry yourself out.
Below is my timeline: 
May 6, 2016             I-360 sent
May 16, 2016           USCIS sent notice that they received my case
May 19, 2016           RFE requested
July 5, 2016             RFE received
July 8, 2016             Prima Facie issued
     2017
March 13       Congressman informed me that USCIS has made a decision on my case, they did not tell what the decision was though
March 31       Found out VAWA was approved on March 8 at infopass
April 10          Received Prima Facie extension
April 11          Contacted congressman
April 12         Approval notice sent from USCIS
April 17        Receive VAWA and EAD approval notice in mail

Hi all,
Today I received the VAWA and EAD approval notice. I am so happy right now. I read some people have received the prima facie extension while they did not asked for it. So did I. Therefore, I want to share with you my experience. 
I found out that my VAWA was approved in March through infopass. Last week, I received a notice for prima facie extension. I was surprised and wondered why USCIS sent me this without my request. So I contacted my congressman office. The lady at the office was really nice to me. She was able to get in touch with Vermont office and I think USCIS has realized that they sent me a wrong notice. After that, they sent the approval notice the day after my congressman inquired it.
I hope this helps other members who are still waiting.