On 2/23/2024 at 1:25 AM, Iceman1 said:

Hi All, it's been a while since I have posted here. I hope everyone is doing well. Firstly, I hope everyone waiting for I-360 approval gets the good news soon.

 

I have a quick question:

I have been a green card holder for 3 years based on approved VAWA and it's to apply for naturlization.  Can someone please tell me what documents do I need to send along with N400? I have gone through the checklist, but still want to check and make sure I don't miss something. Appreciate the help  

Same here with you on my upcoming N400 application which I intend to file online.

 To everyone still in process, please don’t lose hope, my case was super complicated, I had no lawyer and filed everything myself. Now here I am filing for citizenship. We will all pull thru this process. Sometimes I pull out my green card and tears just flow. Sleepless nights, stress and fear to get this far. Our help is in the Name of the Lord 🙏🏽

6 hours ago, Hope-2020 said:

Hello vawa family. 

Recently i sent some additional documents at Vermont though They didn’t asked for any RFE. Hoped additional docs could will help my vawa case. 
Today i got a status update on my vawa saying RFE response are received and uscis begun working on my case again. Surprisingly they never asked for any RFE and my case status also not showing which date rfe is issued. Do you think is there anything to worry? Is the status got changed because of that?

I think it might have been good timings on your part to submit extra information without a request but maybe in the system it's to alert you that they got your documents

14 minutes ago, i-need-help-pls said:

Hello Folks, I'm 2018 filer but no approval yet. My attorney sent EAD renewal with category C09 but USCIS sent back the application because of filling fee ($410) . He want to send it back with the money order but my question is Do I need to send it to Chicago or Vermont  ?  Thanks 

Please send it Vermont

3 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

@Weldonboy This matter needs legal attention/intervention! Mere advise and suggestions here may not be enough! I read through the narrative and USCIS intent and understood that you confessed to sham marriage. This matter is very serious. It is time to get a lawyer if you believe USCIS has the wrong information or that there is a mix up somewhere! You need God now and a great attorney!🤔

I read thru the noid and it appears the applicant agreed to every claim pushed towards him and that is what some USCIS officers wish. Pure intimidation - 🤦🏼‍♂️. Like you mentioned it will take God and a good lawyer to fix it. Plus a very detailed personal affidavit rejecting some of the claims will help. Looking into a waiver might also help. I'm just figuring out some options 🤔

On 8/7/2021 at 10:57 AM, Rosa Garcia said:

If you have money for an attorney I would go that route. Some congress  people don't answer immigration requests. That depends on the state. I don't understand how some people here are talking about patience and staying humble and not bother USCIS and normalizing 3, 4 years waiting time. The fact that we are being treated like secondary human beings doesn't mean we need to act this way. 

I surely do understand the frustration in this process. You also have to understand that it's solely not the responsibility of USCIS to work on cases but relies on other agencies like the FBI to conduct positive background checks. If the USCIS is stuck at that point I have no idea how a lawsuit will speed the process. But do not hesitate to file one if the need calls for it.

11 minutes ago, Vawa&U said:

Can we still sue them ??

I'll suggest not to go that route. Use your congressperson/Senator to follow up. Mine took 40 months just for the VAWA approval and GC got approved subsequently.

Patience is necessary during the waiting game.

9 minutes ago, sheima said:

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Case Was Approved

On August 4, 2021, we approved your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, 

To God be the Glory 🙏🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳

Congrats and be happy finally.

14 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

It is Wednesday and therefore time for our Half-Official Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke:

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A drunk was brought into a police station.  He pounded his fist on the counter and said, "I want to know why I've been arrested!"

 

The sergeant said, "You have been brought in for drinking."

 

The man said, "Oh, that's all right, then -- let's get started!"

 

The jokes always work🍺🍺🙏🙏🥳🥳🥳

Congrats on all recent approvals. Those still in the pipeline please don't loose hope, your day will surely come no matter how long it takes🙏🙏🙏.

8 minutes ago, Salyeen said:

So they won’t do deportation or ask me abo the case rn ? Only fingerprint? 

No not at all, usually they ask you to go the application support center to go fingerprint and after that you're good to go.

1 minute ago, Salyeen said:

Hey family I had my EAD but today I got letter for Biometric appointment with USICS 
( fingerprints)  what is this and for what ? Plz help Is for the case it EAD ? Because I still didn’t respond to the Request of evidence

Maybe the one they have is expired but it won't hurt to go get it done if they asked for a new set.

38 minutes ago, NianAm said:

Hello sorry It might be off topic but please help. I wanted to know, when will I be eligible to apply for naturalization (citizenship).?

I-485 applied October 2017

Vawa approved January 2020

Green card approved October 2020.

thank you and good luck to everyone.!

You can apply 2 years 9 months from the start date on your green card.

2 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Here is a joke to tide all of us over until the Official Weekly Joke:

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A drunk was brought into a police station.  He pounded his fist on the counter and said, "I want to know why I've been arrested!"

 

The sergeant said, "You have been brought in for drinking."

 

The drunk said, "Oh, that's all right, then.  Let's get started!"

 

These jokes surely work. Those still waiting for an approval or any kind. Please laugh of the stress. 😊😊😊

4 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

Wonderful!       

Thanks be to God, the support in this thread, and the weekly jokes.

Your jokes really work like magic or maybe the io's are reading same jokes on the forum so the humor is helping

41 minutes ago, God is a good God said:

Thank you for being there for me and encouraging me

You're welcome always and everytime 😊

2 minutes ago, God is a good God said:

They finally sent the receipt notice. First time I see USCIS processing an a renewal EAD based on asylum for Free because I filed i485 . Normally EAD based on pending asylum cases are processed differently from EAD based on pending i485. Usually EAD filed on pending i485 are free but those on pending asylum are payable. But this Time, they returned my check and processed it for free. This is good news ☺️

Yes I'm happy to hear this and saved you some $$ too. You should get your ead card within a couple of weeks. Have a blessed day 😊😊🙏🙏🙏

4 hours ago, sam012019 said:

they are not supposed to ask about your ex abuse, do they?

They aren't supposed to but every io is different.

53 minutes ago, God is a good God said:

Thank you. I get that. I sent my i360 to Vermont in October 2019 and my i485 was sent to Irving Texas November 2020 (this was a mistake. Someone here advised me that since i am in proceedings i don't have to send i485 to Vermont but to a special USCIS location Irving Texas which was wrong). I have a lawyer yes, but i always renew my EAD based on asylum myself but this Time i got this rejection notice i don't know if it's because of the i485 fee or for any other reason. They sent my check back but kept my application. Will contact my lawyer Monday to see if she can send another i765 to Vermont based on i360 with the receipt of i485. What should I do about this i765 i sent to Dallas?

Okay thank you for the clarification and I will suggest that as they sent back the check let's wait till they take an action on that 765 or you can attach the receipt notices for both the 360 and 485 along with your new ead application and send to Vermont with no fee. At least with that you've got options and all sides covered.

3 hours ago, God is a good God said:

I didn't pay extra. Just a check. But the i485 money cannot cover EAD based on asylum as per my knowledge , that's why I sent them a check  payment. But hey returned it and they kept my application and telling me i don't have to do anything at this point, confused 😕😕😕

If you were told that you were fraudulent by the findings on your 130, keep calm and don't worry. USCIS will give you the chance to clear it up thru a waiver. Just patient and wait for it. With regards to your concurrent filing of your 360 & 485, I'll suggest you go ahead and obtain your ead from there as it will be the easiest to obtain with no fee ( because the fee submitted on your 485 covers ead c9 and subsequent renewals). I'll suggest you just hold off on anything with the asylum for now. An io without a humble heart will double down and poke holes in your file based on the number of petitions you've applied for in sequence.

I wish your 360,485(with fee or waiver),765 & 131 was all sent to Vermont. That gives you more streamlined process and ease. 

Are you working with a lawyer or self?

12 minutes ago, luminarc said:

Congrats on this moment, I can definitely imagine how joyous you feel, and may this joy and good news extend to everyone else still on the journey. But what do they mean address history not in line?

Thanks so much for the wishes and sharing this moment with everyone in this journey. From my understanding the address on my i-20 from school wasn't up to the duration stated when it changed to my abusers address when we both lived together, so his understanding was that I didn't complete school which I did way earlier just to go and get abused unfortunately. In my waiver I listed every address with explanation just to clarify and even added more upgrades to my education (online and in person classes) just for them to understand that I didn't stop but continued learning even thru my abuse and waiting all this while.

19 minutes ago, Aadi135 said:

Congratulations, 🍾🎊🙏🏻🎈🎉. 
 

omg why NOID for address? I moved more than 30 times in past 5 years in US. On F1 i moved a lot and have different addresses. What was issue with your address? 

Lol probably the io didn't like it, I've no idea. Everything will be fine as each case is different my dear. You'll surely be fine.

10 minutes ago, Optimistic1986 said:

Guys it will be a year this July since I got this letter. Does anybody know how long do I have to wait for the update???

It all depends on your field office, get help thru your lawyer or congressperson to get you status updates 

10 minutes ago, StanSmith said:

My mailing address is my attorney address which is in that state😅 thank you guys for peace of mind! I’m super nervous right now I’m so sorry if I answer ton of dumb questions 

No worries your attorney will go with you and/or receive it on your behalf.

😁😁😁 There's no dumb question on this forum, everything is very useful 😊

1 minute ago, StanSmith said:

But there’s a chance they still can approve in different jurisdiction?

Yes there have been instances it will be approved and mailed to your current address.

1 minute ago, StanSmith said:

But why you got 2 interviews?

I have no idea why but immigration system is mysterious and there's no rule of thumb to follow their works or actions.

2 minutes ago, StanSmith said:

Ok guys so maybe someone maybe know how do I have to act,I did move a year ago to another state and filled address change they sent me interview to my old state… But I will move back to the state I’ll have interview in 2-3 month… I’m a truck driver and they move me all over states all the time… so if they will transfer my case to state I live in right now I’ll have to fly back here and they will have to reschedule again???? 🥺

I'll suggest you attend the interview at the state you have been asked to and everything will sort itself out.