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46 minutes ago, Valerie899 said:

I have a question to those who have eads. How long does it takes after biometrics to be approved or get the card ? 😀 

It is not dependent on the biometrics appointment. Current processing times are 4-6 months from your receipt date at VSC if you filed under category C9. 

8 minutes ago, Ziongirl said:

It's an organization that help the domestic /sexual victims, in Massachusetts, it provides temporary home and thereby sessions 

If they are experienced with counseling DV/trauma victims, then it sounds like they will be able to do a good job. If you don’t have an attorney, you can always send the evaluation to sandra and have her check it for you. 

Just now, Ziongirl said:

So the ywca is ok right?

I don’t know what YWCA is unfortunately

13 minutes ago, Anna2018 said:

Therapy sessions for 1 hour are between 75-200$. That on top of lawyer fees plus other fees is turning out to be quiet expensive for someone who does not even have permission to work in the USA.  Is there other solutions when it comes to therapy. Is it mandatory?

Look for non-profit domestic violence organizations. They exist in every state. They have licensed counselors that are specialized in dealing with DV victims and don’t charge. 

Or look into graduate programs. Many students who get their Masters in psychology have a clinical program at their school to gain real life experience. Sessions are typically very cheap if not free there. 

@Poupis They don’t always call it an initial RFE. From your timeline that is still what it kind of is. Unfortunately you will have to wait until at least 16 months from your I-360 receipt date to get a decision. It makes it easier though that they are asking for evidence now already because if you submitted everything to their satisfaction, then they will just approve you, which is quicker than receiving an RFE after 16 months and then having to answer it. 

16 hours ago, sandranj said:

Who will perform the psychological evaluation will be the psychologist. Go the psychologist tell him/her that you will attend 5/7 therapy sessions and just after these sessions you will need a psychological evaluation done.The evaluation can't be GENERIC. He/she has to put your background, onset of the problems,abuse in details, tests performed,number of sessions, diagnose,treatment plan and referral if needed.

@Behuman this is what Sandra recommends for the psychological evaluation. Have at least a confirmation from the psychologist that you attended 14 sessions with over what time frame you saw him and why. And then have him write as much of what Sandra describes above as possible. Then of course also submit the psychological evaluation from your new psychologist. 

1 hour ago, Poupis said:

Hello!

I sent my documents on October 2017. Received a RFE by the end of January 2018(for entering in the marriage with good faith and also good moral), they received my responde in April 2018.

 

I got my EAD in February 2018 (please note that I got my EAD before answer a pending RFE, was said here that I would not receive it before I answer it).

I never receive a Prima Facie letter.

 

I know I'm supposed to wait a long time now, but how long it might take? 

 

Also, what means receiving the RFE for good faith marriage and good character 3-4 months after sent the documents? 

 

Can I receive another RFE again about good faith marriage? (I respond the first RFE with very detailed letter about our courtship and everything like Sandra says already)

 

Thank you.

The timeline of your EAD is not connected to I-360 or Prima Facie. I-765 under category c9 is only dependent on a pending I-485. 

What you received was an initial request for evidence. RFE’s are being sent either right after VSC receives your petition and notices that certain documents are missing or they are sent once someone is adjudicating your case (currently around 16-20 months after receiving I-360). So there is always a possibility that you could get another RFE if they think something is missing. 

If you did not receive Prima Facie, no worries. Some receive it, some don’t. You can always send VSC a letter requesting Prima Facie if you need it to receive public benefits. 

12 hours ago, Florecita_Bella said:

The last form I-94 that appears on the Web corresponds to an entry prior to the last entry. There is a way to ask USCIS for the last I-94 but that process (Form I-102) takes 4.5 months.
Question:
1. Can I send my I-485 without sending I-94, just attaching a copy of the visa and the entry stamp without fear of being denied?
Thank you all for your opinions!

Send the I-94 that you are able to get online (even if it does not seem up to date). Then also send a copy of your visa/entry stamp from your last entry. 

Then, send all that to VSC.  

Then go ahead and send the application for I-102. You can then always bring the updated one to the AOS interview. 

15 hours ago, Florecita_Bella said:

Hello everyone,
I'm going to send Form I-485 and I want to know what I need to do the medical tests.
Questions:
1. Do I have to send the medical examinations together with Form I-485?
2. What do I need to go to the USCIS-authorized doctor to do the medical exams?
3. Do I need a letter from USCIS requesting medical exams or can I go for the medical exams myself?
thanks for your help

1. No you don’t have to send them together. You can just take the sealed envelope you get from the doctor to your interview. The medical is only good for a year, so I would wait until after your VAWA is approved and your I-485 is transferred to your local office to get it done. 

2. If you have a list from your physician with all your vaccinations, you can take that as proof. I would recommend getting any vaccinations from your doctor prior to going to your medical as your insurance typically covers vaccinations at your primary care physician but most insurances don’t cover any of the costs at the medical. 

3. No, they will not send you anything. You can just make an appointment and go. Just keep in mind that the medical is only good for 12 months and USCIS will make you retake it if it is expired before your interview. 

26 minutes ago, Jesus4ever said:

If you don't live in the state of Florida and you don't know the answer please don't talk! you are giving your personal opinion and what matter is what the law says.

 

Here in FL  one of the requirements to obtain DL is 

* I-797 for an I-360 pending must state “Prima Facie Case” has been established.

I clearly understood that I was misinformed and obviously can’t delete a previous post.

 No need for you to be rude and attack me. 

4 hours ago, gordon wish said:

my vawa approved in nov 2017 , file transffred  to Nbc in jan 23rd iam still waiting its been 185days.

That means your case is at your local office. They are just bad about updating the online status. What is your local office? Do you know how long I-485 processing times are for it right now?

1 hour ago, Omega said:

Hi everyone, 

I have been a silent reader in this forum and I must confess that this forum is terrific.

Today is exactly ONE YEAR that USCIS received my Vawa I-360 application

7/25/2017 - receipt by USCIS

Till now, no update yet, no PF, no RFE....

I want to know when I can start to contact my Senator or something. and the procedure of contacting my senator.

I never received PF, don't know why

Any idea? Thanks

Some people receive PF, some don’t. There is no rhyme or reason to it. If you want PF, you can just send VSC a letter requesting it. 

Right now it looks like they are taking 16-20.5 months. On the USCIS processing page they tell you a date and if you filed before that date you are considered out of processing time and can submit a service request. Right now that date is November 24, 2016. 

Current processing times are 16-20.5 months. If you filed in July 2017, the earliest you will hear back is November 2018. 

7 minutes ago, Allrounder said:

Congratulations to all of you who have been approved, am so happy for you guys and i pray the God that did it for you will do it for us who are still waiting.

I have a little and contributions will be highly appreciated. I filled wava in March 2018 got receipt notice in April and used the receipt notice to file EAD, 485 and AP together in April, in May forms were sent back bc of some missing information, file again in May and in June got the receipt notice for all three, i discovered that my lawyer filed my EAd with the c31 category, i told him it was the wrong category but he asked me if i think he does not know what he is doing? I came to this forum read people's experiences about c31 and i also went to USCIS website and read about  c31, i called him and told him c31 is for approved vawa petitioners, he called USCIS and they confirm it to him so he called him and thanked me for doing a research on that and said he had about 10 vawa cases that he has filed with c31.  i had an expired EAD that was never renewed bc my previous 485 was denied, now he filed for renewal of the old EAD card and i received the receipt notice from NBC instead of Vernom. I did Biomatrics on the 19th of the month. I have 2 receipt notice for EAd , one from vernom c31 category and one from NBC c9, the one from NBC has the 180days extention  and fees were waved  and the one from vernom only talks about case being received and fees were waved. The online case stutus for both says fingerprint review was completed and we are working on your application.  am so confused i don't know if i will get the EAD soon. Did he make a mistake by sending it to NBC please say anything to know. Thanks

If you have a pending I-485, the correct category is c9. All correspondence has to be sent to the Vermont Service Center as they are responsible for all VAWA petitioners. 

36 minutes ago, Double said:

Hello.

Can anyone that filed concurrently in 2018 post when they received their EAD? My employers are asking for an estimated start date and I calculated at least 90 days and I’m too scare to give any date after that cos’ I may lose these positions.

 

When didn’t USCIS receive your petition and what date did you receive it?

 

Thanns.

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

select I-765 and Vermont Service Center, then scroll down and look at category c9

current processing times are 4-6 months, so a minimum of 120 days from receipt date. If you have a job offer, you can send a letter to VSC and request to expedite. They might do it or might not but I think it is worth a try. 

2 minutes ago, TexasVAWA said:

I  talked to some experienced immigration Psychologists and counselor. They typically have 2 or 3 appointments for total of 4 hours in the office with them. The total process of evaluation takes 3 to 4 weeks. I noticed that it is suggested in our forum that we need 5-6 sessions. I need some suggestions about this. 

USCIS wants to see that you go to therapy because you suffered mental abuse and to get better and not only that you go to therapy for USCIS. The longer you are in therapy for yourself, the more it proves to USCIS that you actually suffered abuse and don’t just go to therapy to check it off your I-360 list. 

8 minutes ago, Hanna Bui said:

This processing effects on i485 petitioner filled along approved vawa (USC spouser)) or for only I485 filled after approved vawa (permanent resident), dear?

Thanks for your information in advance.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

This is for when you file I-485 concurrently with I-360. Sandra has explained in the past that they will then use VAWA approval date or the date your I-485 gets transferred as the date to count from. 

12 minutes ago, gramercy said:

My case was transferred to the NBC back in mid May and I heard nothing since, not sure whether it's my case or they generally take much longer now  before transferring cases to the local office which is another crazy long wait in NYC 😐

I am in the same boat. My case was transferred to NBC May 31st. I would assume the most it would take at NBC would be 60 days. After that, I am sure it is at the local office but they seem to be bad about updating it online. We just have to wait until the interview notice comes one day  

20 minutes ago, Peppermint said:

Hello everyone! So I got my biometrics done on July 18 2018 for I-485, when approximately I will get the letter for the interview, any thoughts? 

https://egov.uscis.gov/processing-times/

Look up I-485 and select your local office. Then count the months from your VAWA approval date. 

52 minutes ago, Florecita_Bella said:

Hello everyone,

I have learned that some people in the state of Florida can get a driver's license with the Prima Facie. I understand that a Prima Facie does not grant a legal status, I have also known of people who when they put a ticket to transit are sometimes deported for not having a legal status, which is why I ask myself the following:

1. Differences between a normal license and one obtained with Prima Facie?
2. Has someone with a license under Prima Facie been able to pay a transit ticket without problem?
3. What are the restrictions on a driver's license under the condition of Prima Facie?
4. How long do they issue the validity of the license?
5. Is it a paper or a plastic that is obtained?
6. What is the cost to obtain it?

Thanks for your help!!!

I don’t think your information is correct. You can obtain a driver’s license with an EAD or expired EAD and I-765 renewal notice. 

All driver’s licenses are the same no matter how you obtain it. The only difference is that the expiration date will be the date your EAD/EAD renewal notice expires. 

Prima Facie is only a piece of paper that can be used to obtain public benefits but not an official ID.

1 hour ago, Valerie899 said:

Ok this is a question I have always been hesitant to ask... But would advice you guys give me... If my ex, is still harassing me and giving me threats.... Like he always says he is going to come after me and beat me if I don't come back with him... I'm not divorce yet... But reasons why I haven't block him completely is because I'm afraid he is going to show to my mom's house and I dont want any shows.... He doesn't understand I don't want to have any contact with him anymore.... I'm really scare to what he is going to do... And i'm afraid if I block him, he would show at my house.... Im really worried and afraid with this situation.

Get a restraining order and block him after that. If he shows up after that, he is violating the restraining order and will go to jail. 

17 minutes ago, God Bless said:

Received biometrics appointment for I-485, while I am preparing RFE for my I-360 and EAD extension hasn’t arrived after 6 months of submitting. It is normal to receive I-485 biometrics so early?? I’m so confused. Please help! 

You typically don’t get a separate biometrics appointment for I-485 as far as I know. This is probably for the I-765 under category C9 that you filed for if your last biometrics appointment was more than 15 months ago. 

7 minutes ago, MariFD said:

Hey @sandranj ,

she does not have any ID due to her immigration status. Is there a way to get it notarized without an ID? 

What if she is unable to get it notarized? Will they not count it as evidence? 

 

Thanks for your reply! 

She can show her passport as ID. She can obtain a passport from her country at the embassy without a problem, immigration status doesn’t matter. 

@TexasVAWA religion has nothing to do with VAWA. What you describe above sounds like you have a good case. 

27 minutes ago, Double said:

Is this normal?

I just received receipt notices for concurrent filing I-485/I-360/I-131 without a receipt notice for I-765. All fees waived!! But What’s up with that?

should I expect it separately in be mail?

The receipt notice for I-485 doesn’t reference the I-765 at all.

 

i know the AP/EAD combo is one card, but shouldn’t I receive a receipt notice for I-765?

 

thanks.

If you filed I-765, you should receive a separate receipt notice for it. I would wait up until 6 weeks after filing and then send a letter to VSC inquiring about the notice. 

20 minutes ago, rza said:

today is my 61 day since they got my rfe and it says they should respond me back within 60 days so what do i do now ?

Write to your senator or the ombudsman to inquire on your behalf.