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Congratulations.

how long your vawa taks to approve?

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i been watting for more than 11 month and word yet

Hi Yahya.

It takes about 8 months to 13 months to approve VAWA so don't give up.

If you filed for your 1-485 together with your VAWA, it will take about 13months.

If you filed for your VAWA first, it will take about 8 months.

Feel free to PM me if you have additional questions.

Good Luck with everything!

Congratulations.

Thank you!

Woo Hoo!!!

I got my Permanent 10 Year Green Card today!!!

What a journey its been!

I am so happy that I don't know what to say. I am simply numb and speechless!

I had a painful and difficult journey. I went through so much to leave my abusive spouse, file for VAWA and finally get my first and only GC.

Even though I am mostly a lurker, I enjoy coming here and reading everyone's journey. You have all been a source of joy, hope and encouragement for me.

I love each and every one of you and I am sending warm big hugs your way.

My word of advice to those who unfortunately find themselves having to file for VAWA, don't give up! As painful and difficult as your situation may be, you are not alone. Find a group to share your story with and surround yourself with people who love you. Remember, no matter how long it takes and no matter what you have been through, someone is listening and watching out for you and things will eventually work out for you.

Bisous. Bisous.

Me.

Thanks for the encouragement.

Hi everyone!

I had a successful 1-485 interview on 8/31/2009. I am anxiously waiting to receive anything in the mail. I have thus far received two emails from CRIS stating card production ordered, one on Monday and one on Wednesday of this week which is totally confusing but I am yet to receive my notice of approval letter or email. Is this normal? Am I being impatient?

After what I went through to get to this point, I need a group hug.

Everyone is very gracious on this board. Thank you for all the warm welcomes!

thank you for the warm welcome everyone!

Congratulations!

thanks JahanXChris and Yodrak for your input.

Can someone advice me on an excellent immigration attorney in NYC? I don't want to be another file number in a huge law firm. I want an attorney who will take interest in me and my case on a personal level. Thank you very much everyone!

thank you for the warm welcome!

Thank you everyone for your support!

Hello everyone! I just found this site today courtesy of google and I really feel at home among those who understand my plight.

My journey began in September 2002 when I got married. To cut my long and painful story short, I received a work permit a year later in September 2003 and never received any other correspondence from INS until Nov 2005 when I went to do my fingerprints for adjustment of status for permanent residency? That is what my letter said. Please keep in mind that I have unfortunately had to move twice from one state to another state during this four year period and this may be the reason for such a delay. Anways, I just checked my status online the other day and it looks like they have sent me a notice which I am yet to receive at my new address but I believe this is finally my green card interview notice.

The reason that brings me to this board is the following.

My husband, who has been a nightmare to deal with during this process coupled up with abandonment issues and emotional abuse now says he does not wish to petition for me anymore and wants a divorce! I am at a loss of words! What do I do? What will I do if the interview is re-scheduled a month from now? I have done all the filing myself because I wanted to save costs and because I am the one who has been supporting myself and my husband this entire time and now he wants to quit on me! I put up with him and his "artsy" creative pursuits and the last two years of our marriage when he started making a little money, he completely changed. I have never been physically abused but I cannot begin to tell you what emotional abuse can do to a soul. When he met me, I was at the brink of giving up on life because I could not find a sponsor to renew my status through work so I think he uses the fact that he married me as an excuse of giving me my life back. The irony of it is that when he met me, I was a vibrant young woman with a start up business that was full of promise and I had a full life with friends, a great apt, a great lifestyle and I lost it all trying to support him and his "artsy" creative pursuits. I lost everything, my business, my friends and most of all who I really was and now weigh almost twice the size I was in a 5'6 frame. I am so sad about the state of my affairs. I don't know what to do? What will happen to me? I need your help, I need advice, I need a hug, I need some group support. How did all of you make it? Is it possible to go for the interview without him but with reasonable cause and still get my green card? I don't want to go through this process again!

I am desperate! I am at the eleventh hour. Please help me! Does anyone know someone who got their green card without the one petitioning for them being present? Feel free to PM me.

I love you all!

Hello everyone! I am so glad I googled a green card related question and found this place. This place is a haven!