CASTIEL

18 hours ago, Gogetter18 said:

PRAISES to the Almighty God!!! My I-360 has been approved, and my card mailed to me today, I can't wait to hold that card in my hands. Lord Jesus, I worship you, thank you God!!🥳😍🙌

To all my wonderful people on here @Ziongirl, @Stillwinning!!!😊, @sandranj @Trizzle (wah gwan), @CASTIEL @TBoneTX @MGJ_NY @FridayGirl@69 @Pinkrlion and so many wonderful people whose screen name I can't remember on the top of my head right now (I apologize), thank you for your support, it is well appreciated, please keep the positive vibes flowing 🙂

Timeline:

Sep 2018 - April 7, 2020 no RFE, straight approval

December 2019 - I sent in for my EAD C09 renewal, no news since then

Another 6 month prima facie today, really??? 🙂

I may be scarce on here nowadays, I work 3 - 12 hour shifts weekly with school, sometimes 4 with the current surge, but I try to check in when I can.

 

Thank you all, God bless you.

Congrats!!! 👏👏👏

23 hours ago, FridayGirl@69 said:

I want to express my gratitude and to say THANK YOU  to the emotional support and for the cheers to keep  me strong and positive!

I know almost lost it but thanks to @Stillwinning!!!😊 this last stretch to keep me in Good Faith 😘

Along with @CASTIEL @Trizzle @Tiffy88 @MelTex30@FeDaniela @Shroy123 @flyup123 @Ilo  @Modu @Destiny and many many more including our BEST Adviser @sandranj 

Today at 11:45pm I got notify that my LPR is Being Produce, it has being a long journey but finally I have closure, a new Journey Begins

🇺🇸 💫🍾

Timeline:

5/25/2017 I485, I360, I765 

9/7/2018 RFE (Divorce Decree from 1st marriage)

9/27/2018 RFE Document into USCIS

10/29/2018 I360/Vawa Approval EAD(c31)

12/6/2018 I131

1/22/2019 Vawa’s Approval Lettee

 2/22/2019 I765(c09) Approval 

3/13/2019 Courtesy Letter

5/29/2019 Chicago Office requested my

I693/ Medical 

6/12/1019 I693/Medical in USCIS

7/19/2019 Interview Notice 

8/14/2019 Interview Date

8/19/2019 I485 Approval 

 

Omg! finally Congrats Fridaygirl!!!!😍😍😍

3 hours ago, blujewel said:

Can you advice me on what other important documents to take along. i will be travelling at the end of the month. Is it just the advance parole they need?

Based on my experience just bring your 1-131 approval form notice and your combo card that's it!

17 hours ago, FridayGirl@69 said:

I got a request for medical before June 29th so i am not sure if this means I will have my interview soon?! Any inputs?! I will appreciated 

Yes that's the sign that you will have your interview this month!!!

18 hours ago, NeverGiveUp Nov17 said:

Congratulations 🍾 I feel so happy about you!!!!

Like what your username said never give up! I will pray for you always and all that in still on process!!!

3 hours ago, Roms2017 said:

Congratulation Castiel

Welcome to America

Thank you so much Roms  Welcome to  both of us. Congratulation to you too!!! I still can't believe it! 

24 minutes ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

It's ended already! 🏆 and you won! Speak it as though it already is! God is faithful! Congratulations..tell us about the victory in a lil bit! 🙏☺

OMG there's a new update My Card is being Produced!!!

I'm the Happiest NOW!!!! 

31 minutes ago, CASTIEL said:

 Hi Guys,
  Congratulations to all the approvals.
 I Hope your doing great! Just an update on my Case. 

I Just went to my interview today and all went well and smooth. The officer is so nice. She just ask about the Yes and No Question, My full name, Date of Birth and get my new medical that's it! 

But she handed me a paper under review for background check coz the one that they have is expired. 
  
VAWA Notice Date: August 4, 2017
Received mail: August 12, 2017
My Name was Updated: August 16, 2017
Previous I-485 Transferred from another office of  Processing: September 1, 2017
EAD and AP Renewal Exp Feb 2018: November 3, 2017 
Additional Evidence of Abuse sent: November 3, 2017 
EAD and AP Renewal Received:November 6, 2017 
EAD and AP approved:November 24, 2017 (So Fast but Thank you!) 
EAD And AP Card Mailed: November 28, 2017 (letter received they used my first biometrics) 
EAD And AP Card Received in mail : December 2, 2017 (The start date is the approval date not the expiration date of the first card which is feb 2018)  
Travel to 3 different Countries: May 1-30 2018 using Advance Parole.  LAX port of entry. 
EAD And AP Renewal: August 4, 2018 
EAD and AP Card Production: August 30, 2018
NEW CARD PRODUCTION: Under I-360 VAWA - January 4, 2019 Best Birthday Gift Ever!!! 
WE MAILED YOUR NEW CARD:Under I-360 VAWA - JANUARY 9, 2019 
 EAD C31 CARD IN HAND: JANUARY 12, 2019   
APPROVED VAWA I-360- JANUARY 31, 2019 
AT MY LOCAL OFFICE I-485 - FEBRUARY 22, 2019 
COURTESY LETTER FOR MY MEDICAL-MARCH 18, 2019
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR I485 JUNE 5, 2019- MAY 16, 2019

Under Review for Background Check- June 5, 2019

 

 

No lawyer

Local Office: Los Angeles County

Thank you so much GOD 

Thank you so much guys for all the support especially SANDRA your the BEST! Just have faith guys and be strong!

My Vawa Journey will end soon.

 

OMG GUYS!!! FINALLY!!! NEW CARD BEING PRODUCED! SO HAPPY!!!

9 hours ago, TBoneTX said:

It's great to see so much of this.  

Thank you TBONETX your the best! I started at VJ Part 8. now it's indeed Lucky 13. Be strong guys and try to read previous thread if you have free time. If you don't get the answer you need. It will help you a lot. That's actually what I did on my spare time. 

10 hours ago, Kersac said:

Congratulations. Its always heart warming to read these success stories. It keeps our faith alive. I pray everything goes well from now on with no hazzle. You have already conquered the giant. I have a quick question though. Do you get the card being produce for VAWA only when you file for EAD C31? Or is it for everyone regardless of whether you apply for C31. I filed my VAWA with C09 while I already hard pending I-485. Will i automically have card being produce when my case is approved or do i have to file ead C31 and let it be on the record? 

Thank you  Kersac! I will also pray for your approval. I believe it's for everyone regardless you apply it or not coz I didn't apply for it just C09.

Hi Guys, 
  Congratulations to all the approvals.
 I Hope your doing great! Just an update on my Case. 
  
VAWA Notice Date: August 4, 2017
Received mail: August 12, 2017
My Name was Updated: August 16, 2017
Previous I-485 Transferred from another office of  Processing: September 1, 2017
EAD and AP Renewal Exp Feb 2018: November 3, 2017 
Additional Evidence of Abuse sent: November 3, 2017 
EAD and AP Renewal Received:November 6, 2017 
EAD and AP approved:November 24, 2017 (So Fast but Thank you!) 
EAD And AP Card Mailed: November 28, 2017 (letter received they used my first biometrics) 
EAD And AP Card Received in mail : December 2, 2017 (The start date is the approval date not the expiration date of the first card which is feb 2018)  
Travel to 3 different Countries: May 1-30 2018 using Advance Parole.  LAX port of entry. 
EAD And AP Renewal: August 4, 2018 
EAD and AP Card Production: August 30, 2018
NEW CARD PRODUCTION: Under I-360 VAWA - January 4, 2019 Best Birthday Gift Ever!!! 
WE MAILED YOUR NEW CARD:Under I-360 VAWA - JANUARY 9, 2019 
 EAD C31 CARD IN HAND: JANUARY 12, 2019   
APPROVED VAWA I-360- JANUARY 31, 2019 
AT MY LOCAL OFFICE I-485 - FEBRUARY 22, 2019 
COURTESY LETTER FOR MY MEDICAL-MARCH 18, 2019
INTERVIEW SCHEDULE FOR I485 JUNE 5, 2019- MAY 16, 2019

Local Office: Los Angeles County

Thank you so much for all the support! Just have faith guys and be strong!

On 4/13/2019 at 5:12 PM, MGJ_NY said:

Hi Everyone! I just want to share my experience in using my EAD/AP card. Got my card on hand on March 18, 2019, decided to go to my home country (Philippines) on March 22 (Yes, I flew immediately to take advantage of the low-cost fare  and also was very excited to see my family). I haven't been home for almost 6 years, so the experience was surreal and it was wonderful to be with my family again. I stayed there for 2 weeks. When I came back, I was brought to another room, waited for 2 mins for the officer to call my name (it was 12 midnight so there was not a lot of people), and asked me only 2 things, 1) "What is your address?'  2) "What food do you have in your luggage"? then he let me go. I was so happy I almost cried while waiting for my luggage. I want to thank @CASTIEL and @FeDaniela for sharing their experiences with me. Prayers really helped me thru. I thank God for hearing them. 🙏

 

BTW, I also overstayed for almost 2 years and Port of Entry is in JFK-NYC.

Welcome Back!!! 

47 minutes ago, FridayGirl@69 said:

I haven’t done it because the Officer denied my AP telling me I had to wait until my I485 to

adjudicated but @CASTIELdid it several times. 

I know you should be fine if you have the I131 approval you just have to get your AP document.

Yes that's true overstayed for 2 months for as long as you don't have criminal offense your good to go. Just make sure your AP is not expired. LAX is my point of entry always done it twice.

1 hour ago, MGJ_NY said:

That helps a lot! Thank you so much! 🙏 Did you travel before VAWA Approval or after?

Before and After

2 minutes ago, banana02 said:

Thank you! And I can again waive the fees? 

Yes that's correct do the same thing except it should be under C9. 

I-765 form for employment I-131 for Travel (Optional) attach the Action Notice of your I-485 together with your I-360 and mail to USCIS Vermont.

Just now, banana02 said:

Do you know if I can apply the new I-765 under c9? My weird lawyers applied it under C31. I’ve been waiting a year already and how long would I wait till I-360 approved nobody knows. Extremely frustrated with lawyers incompetence:(((( 

Yes for as long as you have a pending I-485.

47 minutes ago, MGJ_NY said:

Hi! I know this question has been asked a lot of times but I want to know if anybody has traveled just recently using their combo card and how was the experience coming back? (Specifically to NY Airport) Has anybody have been denied of entry for some reasons? Im planning to travel home to the Philippines with my AP when I get it. I have overstayed for almost 2 years after my visa has expired. I really want to go but some friends are saying it’s too risky and not safe. I just want to hear from actual experience and also I need a boost of encouragement. 🙏 Thank you! 😊

I travel twice to the Philippines with no problem coming back. Also travel to 3 different countries at the same time.

Overstay for 2 months. LAX is my point of entry. I hope this will help you.

14 hours ago, Charlotte18 said:

Hi @CASTIEL 

 

Congrats on your VAWA approval! 

I hope you don’t mind me asking if you travel to Korea using your AP and came back to US with no problem? Or are we only allowed to travel to our home country?

 

I don’t have EAD & AP yet. I just filed it on Dec ‘18 and hopefully I will get it on time.

 

Thank you!

Hi Charlotte, 

Thank you, for as long as you have Korean visa that's okay and valid passport. 

7 minutes ago, FridayGirl@69 said:

Awesome! Getting closer 🇺🇸💫🙌🏼

I am still waiting since I360/EAD approvals on 10/29/2018, nothing yet... 

It will be soon. No worries. Just have faith. I also received my approval letter.

1 minute ago, Modu said:

Pls one question,.. what countries did you travel to? And did you need to apply for visas to those countries? Pls share.. thanks 

 Thanks Modu. I travel back to my home country no visa. The only country that I apply for visa is KOREA I apply here in L.A

@mike If you have a previous I-485/AOS  which is on hold. NO need! 

Hi Guys, 
 It's Been a while I just came back from vacation. I used again my advance parole and enter with no problem.
 I Hope your doing great! Just an update on my Case. 
  
VAWA Notice Date: August 4, 2017
Received mail: August 12, 2017
My Name was Updated: August 16, 2017
Previous I-485 Transferred from another office of  Processing: September 1, 2017
EAD and AP Renewal Exp Feb 2018: November 3, 2017 
Additional Evidence of Abuse sent: November 3, 2017 
EAD and AP Renewal Received:November 6, 2017 
EAD and AP approved:November 24, 2017 (So Fast but Thank you!) 
EAD And AP Card Mailed: November 28, 2017 (letter received they used my first biometrics) 
EAD And AP Card Received in mail : December 2, 2017 (The start date is the approval date not the expiration date of the first card which is feb 2018)  
Travel to 3 different Countries: May 1-30 2018 using Advance Parole.  LAX port of entry. 
EAD And AP Renewal: August 4, 2018 
EAD and AP Card Production: August 30, 2018
NEW CARD PRODUCTION: Under I-360 VAWA - January 4, 2019 Best Birthday Gift Ever!!! 
WE MAILED YOUR NEW CARD:Under I-360 VAWA - JANUARY 9, 2019 
 EAD C31 CARD IN HAND: JANUARY 12, 2019  

APPROVED VAWA I-360- JANUARY 31, 2019

AT MY LOCAL OFFICE I-485 - FEBRUARY 22, 2019

  
SO I'M JUST WAITING FOR MY INTERVIEW. 

  
NO RFE, NO PRIMA FACIE, NO LAWYER only this site helps me and SANDRA.  

  
Thank you GOD for everything!!! 
Thank you all for your help, support and information especially SANDRA. 
  
Almost there guys just pray and have faith. If you have question just pm me.   
  

19 hours ago, escape said:

@CASTIEL I didn’t receive the transfer letter on my 485. I got an alert that it was transfered to my local office on the same day my c31 card went on production. Then I received  the ead c31. A week later the approval letter and the deferred action.  A month later the medical courtesy letter, and my 360 online status changed to “received correspondence”. But I didn’t send anything. 

I think it’s all normal, I’m not worried. They do things a little different for each case. The updated NOAs are the most important in my opinion. 

 

Oh I see. I didn't received any update yet on my I-485 just I-360 but I will wait on my mail maybe they send something.

4 hours ago, jamaica fineness said:

@Jawithlove can you get a social number with your prima facia too?

But you can try since you cannot use the benefits of Prima facie without having ssn if not that's fine just ask them what are documents you need to get a ssn.

But based on my experience they just need the EAD card or the Notice of approval of employment.