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Sunday!  Time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke (known for prompting approvals and good news, assuming that correlation = causation):
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A FEW DUMB JOKES
 
Every day, my wife takes the car out, and she comes back with the same question:  "Guess who I ran into?"
 
My wife is really into do-it-yourself.  Every time I ask her to fix something, she says, "Oh, do it yourself."
 
My wife does her own decorating, but she overdoes it.  The other day, I opened the refrigerator, and there was a lampshade on the light bulb.
 
A dog bit a chunk out of my leg the other day.  My friend said, "Did you put anything on it?"  I said, "No; he liked it as it was."
 
A leopard went to see a psychiatrist.  He said, "Every time I look at my girlfriend, I see spots before my eyes."  The psychiatrist said, "That's only natural."  The leopard said, "But doctor -- she's a zebra."
 
"Hey, Siri -- open the App Store."
"I don't see an app called 'App Store.'  You'll need to get that from the App Store first."
 

It is still Sunday, which means there's still time to present our eagerly awaited Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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GOOD MANNERS
 
While walking downtown, Mother and Junior paused to look at the display window of a dentist.
"Gee, Mom," said Junior, pointing, "If I ever have to wear false teeth, that's the set I'd like."
"Hush, Junior!" said Mom.  "Haven't I told you it's bad manners to pick your teeth in public?"
 

In hopes of prompting approvals or at least positive progress, here is our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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FEELING LIKE A BABY
 
Two old guys at a seniors' center were sipping lemonade on the porch.  One asked the other, "Ralph, I'm 92 years old, and even my aches have pains.  You must be close to my age; how are you feeling?"
 
"Like a brand-new baby," Ralph said.
 
"No kidding!  Like a brand-new baby?"
 
"Yep.  No teeth, no hair, and wet diapers."
 

Green Card was produced on March 8th, 2024 and on March 12th, 2024 Case was approved. But since than no update. 

Finally, today my GC got approved. What a relax ☺️ 
 
thanks all family members here for supporting and guiding me on every step.
 
 
 
 
 

Hi everyone,
 
I am a past VAWA recipient and filed my citizenship 2 years and 9 months as my spouse was a us citizen.
I filed online and just followed the instructions online. I do not have any information regarding paper filing. I found it easier to file online because the update documents uscis sends you in the mail can be found online in your uscis account before you get them in the mail. 

July 28 2023 - We received your form N-400 ( online application) 
August 10 2023 - We are actively reviewing your form N-400 nothing shows outstanding at the moment (biometric waived) 
September 27 2023 - We scheduled your interview for your for N-400
November 2 20203 - Interview (only asked questions on the form my name, place of employment, date of birth etc., did the oral, written, and history test. I call it history test) and he scheduled my oth ceremony on spot and gave me the information to take to the oath ceremony 
December 1 2023 Oath Ceremony
 
i am currently in the processes of filing for my mom and just a month after submitting her application they requested the medical which I didn’t send with the application and we are about to get her biometric done. 
 
Good luck to everyone on their journey.

It's still Sunday in parts of the continental United States (whew).  Here now, without delay, is our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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THOUGHTS FOR THE DAY
 
If Cinderella's shoe fit so perfectly, why did it fall off in the first place?
 
If cats could text you back, they wouldn't.
 
I sympathize with batteries -- I'm never included in anything, either.
 
To whoever stole my antidepressants:  I hope you're happy.
 
A man is incomplete until he gets married.  Then he's finished.
 
I bet jellyfish are sad that there are no peanut butter fish.
 
The worst part about parallel parking is the witnesses.
 
My friend David just had his ID stolen.  Now he's just Dav.
 

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 🙏🏽
 

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 🙏🏽
 

It is Wednesday, and time for our Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke*:
     *which happens to be a Blonde joke
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TOP-TEN BLONDE INVENTIONS
 
No one can say that blondes haven't done their share of inventing.  Here are 10 ingenious blonde inventions:
 
 1. The waterproof towel.
 2. Solar-powered flashlight.
 3. Submarine screen door.
 4. A book on how to read.
 5. Inflatable dart board.
 6. A dictionary index.
 7.  Ejector seat in a helicopter.
 8. Powdered water.
 9. Pedal-powered wheelchair.
10. Waterproof tea bag.
 

It is Wednesday!  Time for our Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke!
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RIDDLES
 
What do cats eat for breakfast?
Mice Krispies!
 
How do you stop an elephant from charging?
Take away its credit card!
 
Why do elephants have wrinkles?
Elephants don't fit on the ironing board!
 
Where can you learn to make ice cream?
Sundae school!
 
What instrument will you find in the bathroom?
A tuba toothpaste!
 
What's brown, hairy, and wears sunscreen?
A coconut on vacation!
 

I got medical rfe a month ago, sent 693 and was received by uscis two weeks ago. Online status did not change, not when rfe was issue nor after 693 was received by uscis. Only confirmation I have is fedex delivery confirmation.
 
Is this normal? Is there anything I should do? Please advise.

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

It is Wednesday, and therefore time for our Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke*:
   *approval-evoking, good-news-prompting (if correlation = causation), and eminently worth an upvote from everybody
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JESUS AND MOSES GO GOLFING
 
Moses, Jesus, and an old man were enjoying a friendly round of golf together.
 
Moses stepped up to the tee and hit the ball.  It went sailing over the fairway and landed in the water trap.  Moses then parted the water and chipped the ball onto the green.
 
Jesus stepped up to the tee and hit the ball.  It went sailing over the fairway and landed in the water trap.  Jesus walked onto the water and chipped the ball onto the green.
 
The old man stepped up to the tee and hit the ball.  It went sailing over the fairway and headed for the water trap.  However, just before it fell into the water, a fish jumped up and grabbed the ball in its mouth.  As the fish was falling back down into the water, an eagle swooped down and grabbed the fish in its claws.  The eagle flew over the green where a lightning bolt shot from the sky and barely missed it.  The startled eagle dropped the fish.  When the fish hit the ground, the ball popped out of its mouth, and a rabbit darted out and pushed the ball into the hole for a hole-in-one.
 
Jesus sighed and turned to the old man.  "Dad, if You don't stop fooling around, we won't bring You next time!"
 

To everyone who's under stress:  rest assured that regular, normal people are thinking good things about you, now and always.  

It is Sunday -- time for our highly effective* Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
   *in evoking approvals, if correlation = causation
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ONE-LINERS
 
If you ever get cold, just stand in a corner for a while.  They're usually about 90 degrees.
 
Did you hear about the two guys who stole a calendar?  They each got 6 months.
 
My grandpa has the heart of a lion... and a lifetime ban from the zoo.
 
What's something that's red and bad for your teeth?  A brick.
 
I think I want a job cleaning mirrors.  It's just something that I could really see myself doing.
 
What do you call a sleepwalking nun?  A roamin' Catholic.
 
Why can't you hear a pterodactyl going to the bathroom?  Because the "P" is silent.
 
Two fish are in a tank.  One is driving and the other is operating the gun.
Two soldiers are in a tank.  They both drown.
 
What's orange and sounds like a parrot?  A carrot.
 

It is Wednesday, and therefore time for our Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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JUST A SMALL WHITE DOT (?)
 
A kindergarten class had a homework assignment to find out something exciting and relate it to the class the next day.
 
When the time came to present what they'd found, the first little boy whom the teacher called on walked to the front of the class, took a piece of chalk, made a small white dot on the blackboard, and sat back down.
 
Puzzled, the teacher asked him what it was.
 
"It's a period," he replied.
 
"I can see that," said the teacher, "but what is so exciting about a period?"
 
"Darned if I know," said the little boy, "but this morning my sister was missing one, my mother fainted, my dad had a heart attack, and the boy next door joined the Navy!"
 

@TBoneTX Couldn't resist to post joke here. Missed you when read this joke. 
 
Hi Family, hope everyone doing great. 
Have a question, My EAD/AP expiring in May 2022. I will be filing renewal in Jan 2022. I filed my VAWA in May 2020. Now, If my VAWA will get approved before C-09 EAD/AP approval, will they reject my EAD/AP with C09? If they reject my renewal and VAWA will get approve, can i still file for renewal of C09 later? C-31 do not provide AP. TIA, god bless you, May god give strength to all of us in process. 
 
Bless you all @sandranj, @Demise, Perk, @shiva, and all those helping us in need, are gods favorite child. ❤️ 

Thanksgiving is Thursday.
 
Those here who have received approval or are about to can give thanks.
Those here who are praying for the above and for other things can give thanks.
Those here who rely on the support of others here can give thanks.
Those here who are struggling but are alive, well, and safe can give thanks.
Those of us (like me) not personally involved in VAWA can give thanks -- and I do:
Thank you all for being you.

UPDATEEEE!!!
 

 
I had my interview today and... THE OFFICER SAID RIGHT AWAY THAT MY CASE HAS BEEN APPROVED! I SHOULD RECEIVE THE GREEN CARD WITHING 2 WEEKS!!!
The nightmare is over guys!
It is a week before my birthday and I couldn't wish for anything else .... thank you for your good wishes, prayers and support! 
Do NOT BE SCARED! Just be patient! 😘❤️ 
 
Thank you! I needed it! 
 
 
Good luck honey! You are gonna kill it!   I did my Med Exam on Wednesday, November 17th and It was ready on Saturday, it takes only few days
 

UPDATE!!!!

GC is coming!!! I have no words but thank you, thank you, thank you for this forum and for all the wonderful people who are here to help!!!! Thank you @sandranj!!!! Thank you @TBoneTX @FeDaniela @Stillwinning!!!😊 And to all other members who helped me in my journey. I can’t mention you all but a big thanks from the bottom of my heart!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

Hi everyone,
how long does it take for 485 to transfer to NBC, once Vawa is approved (on average)? Mine has finally been approved after “new card being produced” status.
thanks! 

It is Sunday -- time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke that evokes approvals and positive progress* and at least lifts our spirits:
      *that is, if correlation = causation
 
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THE OLD MAN AND THE PRICEY RING
 
An older white-haired man walked into a jewelry store one Friday evening with a beautiful young girl at his side.  He told the jeweler that he wanted a special ring for his girlfriend.
 
The jeweler looked through his stock and found a $5,000 ring.  The older man said, "No; I'd like to see something much more special."
 
The jeweler went to his special stock in the safe and brought another ring back.  "This one's $40,000," he said.  The young lady's eyes sparkled and her entire body trembled with excitement.  The older man said, "I'll take it!"
 
The jeweler asked how payment would be made, and the older man said, "By check, but I know that you need to make sure that my check is good, so I'll write it now, and you can call the bank on Monday to verify the funds.  I'll pick up the ring on Monday afternoon."
 
On Monday morning, the jeweler called the older man and said, "There's no money in that account!"
 
The older man said, "I know, I know -- but let me tell you about the weekend I just had!"
 

"The squeaky wheel gets the grease."
"We rarely get what we don't ask for."
 

It is Wednesday, and therefore time for our Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke*:
    *proven to evoke approvals and progress, if correlation = causation
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LITTLE JOHNNY AND THE PSYCHOLOGY QUESTION
 
          A new teacher was trying to make use of her college Psychology courses.  She started her class by saying, "Everyone who thinks he's stupid, stand up!"
          After a few seconds, Little Johnny stood up.
          The teacher said, "Do you think you're stupid, Johnny?"
          "No, ma'am, but I hate to see you standing there all by yourself."