vamphog

Hello, I got my inteview scheduled for May 29 in NYC. I am applying under VAWA after 3 years, now this interview invitation letter mentions that if applying through USC marriage I need to bring his original birth certificate. I have not communicated to him since 2018, and obviously I don’t want to do it. All I have is a copy of his birth certificate. What should I do about this requirement? Anyone had their interview after vawa?

Hi all! just got my interview scheduled for May 29th in Federal Plaza NYC. FIled on February 22nd, 2024 (Queens field office)

Hey all, I was writing earlier that I applied on February 22nd, in NYC, under 3 year rule and after vawa approved, and did not get any Bio reuse notice, so guess what, 2 days ago the status of the case changed to Actively reviewed by USCIS. And today I just logged in to my Uscis account and checked the Notices, and noticed the Biometrics reuse notice! So, now my timeline is as follows: February 22nd - filed N400 online in NYC, receipt notice right away February 29th - Case status changed to “Case is being actively reviewed by USCIS” February 29th - Notice of Biometrics reuse appeared under Notices tab

Hello, I filed online on Feb 22nd, 2024. I am in NYC, filing under 3 year eligibility but after approved vawa case. Online form seemed very easy and they only asked to add my greencard and my marriage certificate (since I am still married to USC, in divorce process now). That was all they asked to submit. And it felt kind of not right or something, almost got me anxious. I added approved vawa petition just in case. I did not get a notice about the Biometrics reuse, unfortunately. Is this a warning sign?

I just applied with the same background. I just followed the instructions I found on NOLO website. I picked “Other” and wrote an explanation “Have been an LPR for at least three years (VAWA, I.N.A § 319(a))." In the evidence after the form I added this memorandum I.N.A 319 (a) which I found downloadable through Google search. I hope in helps you

Yes, that is for sure

And this is true. I am ready to explain if asked. Life did not treat me well these years either. The whole thing gave me some serious health issues that I had to take care first. Also, I was in school during that time and finished school with my credit cards maxed out. Not to mention Covid pandemic when I lost my income for 7 months. I just got on my feet, I would say last year more or less, so that is when I started thinking that I need to get the divorce at least started (I know it can last long months if not more to get finalized)

So how come you are saying that it is a requirement, but then you post the acceptable grounds for No fault divorce and there it is: Irretrievable breakdown of the marriage for period of 6 months. I am confused. and Yes, this is what I wanted, an No fault grounds, and, as for the attorney, No, she asked for 5K knowing that I am asking for uncontested/No fault divorce. I did not even mention to her that I had a Vawa case, she does not need to know that. All I asked her for is Uncontested divorce at No fault/Irretrievable breakdown of the relationship for 6 months and possibly help locating my spouse at current time, which I even offered to give her 3 addresses where he could potentially be living (last known address and his relatives addresses).

Hi, second topic today from me. Tomorrow I become eligible to file N400 under 3 year rule after VAWA greencard was granted to me. Because of the very traumatic experience with my ex husband, I did not have any energy up until this moment to start dealing with divorce. Now I am worrying that the USCIS will have questions of why we are still not divorced. What do you guys think?

I don’t think this is a requirement. We do not live together since AUgust 2018, the ground for divorce will be “Irretrievable breakdown in relationship for a period of at least 6 months”, and we don’t necessarily need to have a legal separation for that

Hello, does anyone know how I can divorce in NYC if I do not know where my soon to be Ex husband is at this time? We do not contact each other since before COvid pandemic. The break up was not good at all, so I really do not want to contact him or reveal my address to him. Or does anyone know any lawyers with reasonable pricing? The case should be easy, since we don’t have any kids or property together. The lawyer I went for consultation to is asking 5K TO START and then possibly more later. I heard that I need to go to CIty clerk and ask for info, but I don’t know where that is, does any of you guys know? I am completely lost right now, but I don’t have that much money to pay for lawyer