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3 minutes ago, StanSmith said:

Thanks a lot! So just want to be clear,you went for interview in your old state and they didn’t say they will transfer your case wasn’t a problem to interview you? 

No the io didn't mention anything like that but I clarified my current address and place of residence.

1 minute ago, StanSmith said:

Omg I’m so sorry you had to deal with that!!! I know how painful is that trust me…. Sorry if it’s hard for you to answer my questions, you think I’ll be fine if I fly to old state for interview? 

Honestly I'll suggest you go to the interview with a clear mind and heart. Don't panic or stress and answer everything to best of your knowledge. I'm glad to answer you anytime my dear, I had to get over the pain in order to move on in life 🙏

1 minute ago, StanSmith said:

Can you please explain me how your interview went? Did you go for interview in state you lived in? Because they made me appointment for interview in state I used to live and I’m super worry they gonna send me back((()

It was pretty straight forward on the yes/no questions but the officer drilled me so much to explain everything from the beginning with my abuser. That broke me down into tears then her attitude change once she saw the pain and trauma it caused me.

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That's what my air recruiter referred me to, I'm sorry I didn't know about the army requirements.

25 minutes ago, Blunt said:

Wow thanks to God almighty..I just pray they just tell me to send medicals for the i485 I will be so so happy ..😂😂😂😂now I think is another wait for the i485 approval..can’t wait to join my USA army team and make my dream comes to reality in life 😂😂😂cause I am 29 now and the age limit for USA army is 35 ..I thank almighty God that I will still be able to join them ..God is good 

The national guard is 40 years ago you've got more time dear 

7 hours ago, hoping4goodnewz said:

Hi everyone, I have a quick question. in Feb 2020 I went for Biometrics related to my i765, but then applied for vawa in Jan 2021 - will those biometrics be applied to my new i485 and i765 since it's within 15 months. Thanks

It's likely you'll go for a new set of prints. In my case I went for a new set. They'll notify you to go to the nearest ASC to get them done.

35 minutes ago, Cottoncandyskies said:

Not confusing at all. I have read the NOID several times to better understand it. I agree that it seems that the waiver maybe worth to look over. Thank you. 

You're very welcome my dear. Just in your free time read the form instructions with the form very well and it's self explanatory along with your statement, your VAWA approval notice and other evidence if applicable you'll attach to. Your lawyer will go over it if they're in agreement with the waiver. 

8 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

You will have to talk about this with your attorney.  It is my understanding that you cannot file a waiver if you are in the United States for readmission.  Your attorney will have to build a strong case around your VAWA connection as to why you left and re-entered without inspection.  

That is very correct and just add to your submission. 

Form I-601A : Certain immigrant visa applicants who are relatives of U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents may use this application to request a provisional waiver of the unlawful presence grounds of inadmissibility under Immigration and Nationality Act section 212 (a)(9)(B), before departing the United States to appear at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate for an immigrant visa interview.

@Pinkrlion- I'm sure this was what you were referring to.

Form 601 : If you are inadmissible to the United States and are seeking an immigrant visa, adjustment of status, certain nonimmigrant statuses, or certain other immigration benefits, you must file this form to seek a waiver of certain grounds of inadmissibility. Please refer to the instructions to determine whether you should use this form.

(Approved VAWA applicants fall under this form for relief as mentioned in the form instructions)

@Cottoncandyskies from my little knowledge,I would highly recommend that you look over Form I- 601 Application for Waiver of Grounds of Inadmissibility waiver to resolve this issue. To me it's an easy fix as your statement and everything (evidence) will be submitted along with the above mentioned form to Vermont. Then with your response of receipt notice from Vermont, send a copy of the 797C along with this NOID to the office that sent you this NOID to let them know that the waiver is on going.

The usual time to respond to the NOID is about 33 days plus due to covid allowances by USCIS you have an extra 60 days to respond (total 83 days).

* current processing time for waivers under VAWA at Vermont is not known but takes around 2 - 6 months for approval which automatically kicks the approval of your 485 too.

Sorry if my explanation is a bit confusing but I hope it helps.

On 5/2/2021 at 12:14 PM, Pinkrlion said:

Read the Statistic Report - this is why it is taking 2 years or more to process with 24,000 petitions pending

 

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/reports/I360_VAWA_performancedata_fy2020_qtr4.pdf

 

This can give you a general overview of everything and all forms too:

https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/reports/Quarterly_All_Forms_FY2021Q1.pdf

15 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

Yes a I-485 can be denied.  You will have to see why it is denied.  Some reasons are the adjudicator did not hold it, married fraud, CMT, you do not qualify for benefit.

Yes that will be a straight out denial or Intent to deny. And if you do qualify for a waiver (Form I-601) you'll be advised to apply for it and once that gets approved your 485 will be approved subsequently and/ concurrently.

I stand to be corrected 🤚

56 minutes ago, Aadi135 said:

Great, seems USCIS hates me, anyone ever received any penalty? Not sure what it is, Will grab the letter soon. 

Lol don't stress about it, it's a regular mailing label most businesses, corporations and government agencies use on their sender mailing addresses. You'll be alright my dear.

@lolaB998 I surely will keep you posted and updated on what the decision was. Thank you for the kind words 🙏🙏🙏

I received this email, text about an hour ago and I'm panicking and crying. I can't tell what they've again or what I've done wrong this time. Please I need help.

...............................................................................................................

*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL *** 

There has been a recent processing action taken on your case. 

Receipt Number: EAC****

Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS 

Your Case Status: Decision 

On March 16, 2021, we began reviewing your Form I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR TO ADJUST STATUS, Receipt Number EAC*****. We mailed you a notice informing you of the action we intend to take on your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice and submit any requested materials. If you do not receive your notice by March 30, 2021, contact the USCIS Contact Center at www.uscis.gov/contactcenter. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address. 

During this step the formal decision (approved/denied) is written and the decision notice is mailed and/or emailed to the applicant/petitioner. You can use our current processing time to gauge when you can expect to receive a final decision. 

41 minutes ago, Koky18 said:

Hello everyone .. 

i have a question please i need your advices ! 
i am now outside of the states my combo card stil valid for 4 months .. my question is .. can i send the Combo card renewal application while iam not in the states ! Because i knew it’s taking longer now a days for the renewal .. and iam not sure if i will come back to states in the next three months because i have family emergency here in home country ! 
thank you so much 💚

If you have all the documents with you outside there I'd suggest you do it anytime now. You could've done it 6 months before expiration but the earlier the better.

5 hours ago, DmytriiD said:

Hi Community,

Did anyone recently received EAD+AP extension ?

How long does it currently take ?
Last year it took me 3 months, but twice before that it was 6 months.

Received mine 2 weeks ago and it took just about 7 months

3 minutes ago, Eureka93 said:

Hello everyone,

 

What a great forum this is. I wish I had known about this when filing my VAWA application.

 

My VAWA was approved on Aug 6, 2019.

My I-485 (filed alongside my I-130) is still pending and was received in December 2016.

Shortly after submitting my VAWA application, I did send my local office (Baltimore) a letter asking that my I-485 be adjudicated based on my pending I-360 and not the I-130 my spouse had filed for me.

By God's grace, I have been able to renew my EAD twice so far.

 

I am hoping to hear from anyone with a similar timeline? Dealing with the Baltimore Field Office?

I have been waiting for an interview for about 18 months now from the Baltimore Field Office.

I have sent the Vermont Service Center letters to inquire. No response since August 2020.

I have reached out to the Ombudsman. No response since October 2020.

I have also reached out to my congressman a few days ago.

 

It seems I have exhausted all my options to get an update so I will continue to wait and see what gives.

Any insight would be much appreciated 🙂

 

I am praying for everyone still waiting on their good news and Godspeed to all who got their green cards. Thanks.

 

My dear I know how it feels as I'm in the same soup with you, just a few months apart (Feb 2017) my I-360 has been approved, attended interview at Baltimore field office March last year and later transferred to my home state NC  Charlotte field office which I attended the interview last December and got an rfe for employment letter with 2 pay stubs and copy of divorce decree. Still waiting and praying for everyone. Perseverance and patience will see us through this journey 🙏🙏🙏

20 minutes ago, StanSmith said:

Hi guys I'm not sure if it was already question like this but hopefully I can get answer. I did apply i360 with i485 together on june 2019 and today when I was checking my i360 it says on february 23 "the new card in being produced". Does it means that my I360 was approved? Or it's just  was card and still can get denial? Or it's already 100% my case was approved? Thanks!

Congrats 💯% approved. 🥂 Cheers

5 minutes ago, Lish said:

Hello fam,

I started my divorce process and they are asking for my estranged spouse address to start the process. I obviously do not have his current address, I dont even have idea where he is currently and they are saying without his address they cannot move further with the divorce process. I do not know where and how to find him, please can I actually divorce without his signature? how long will the process take and what it entails. Please advice @stillwinnig @Sandranj.

Please use the last known address and you'll be fine

11 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

To pry forth some approvals, progression, and waived medicals, it's obviously time for a joke:

 

          One day, the zookeeper noticed that the monkey was reading two books side-by-side:  the Holy Bible, and Charles Darwin's "The Origin of Species."

          In surprise, he asked the monkey, "Why are you reading both of those books?"

          "Well," said the monkey, "I just wanted to determine whether I'm my brother's keeper or my keeper's brother."

I always love it when you keep the humor going on as laughter is the best medicine during these times of no approvals.

Thanks and God 🙏 bless you

32 minutes ago, Faith2020 said:

Please does anyone here have experienced two RFE on their I-360? I got a second one and I’m freaking out. Please share your experience. 

I only had one on my 360 for bona fide marriage. I basically resent everything with additional affidavits and pictures. But on my 485, I've had 2 (one for birth cert before my interview was scheduled and other was divorce copy with employment letter+paystubs after my interview last December). Praying for a final outcome on that.🙏🙏🙏

Don't freak out. Just keep us posted on yours when you get it and will solved with the support on this page.

@Fishy89 I would highly not recommend you sue, the uscis.i was in your shoes from February 2017 until my approval for my 360 came in June 2020. Every enquiry from my senator and congresswoman was the generic awaiting background checks. February 17 coming up will be exact 4 years still waiting for a decision to be made on my 485. 

Please 🙏 stay patient and keep the hope up.