MJM2001

My VAWA was approved. Just waiting for my green card interview. I recently relocated to a different state. I know I can get financial aid with VAWA but can I also get in-state tuition? Thanks

My card was mailed! 

I just received the update in my DHS account that my interview was scheduled!!
 
I can’t believe it! Such great news! It’s been almost exactly 21 months since I filed for VAWA. I am so happy! I have my medical appointment scheduled for next week, good that I did that! 
 
TIMELINE
21 Dec 2016: Filed I-360, I485, I-765
02 Feb 2017: Receipt Notices
12 Feb 2017: Biometrics Notice
01 Mar 2017: 1st Prima Facie
03 Mar 2017: Biometrics Appointment
06 Apr 2017: I-765 Approval
19 Jun 2017: Filed I-131
10 Jul 2017: I-131 Receipt Notice
01 Oct 2017: 2nd Prima Facie
15 Dec 2017: I-131 Approval
09 Jan 2018: Filed I-765 Renewal
12 Jan 2018: I-765 Receipt Notice
26 Mar 2018: I-360 RFE 
02 Apr 2018: 3rd Prima Facie
30 Apr 2018: RFE is being worked on
18 May 2018: I-765 Approval
18 May 2018: I-360 Approval
31 May 2018: I-485 is being transferred
18 Sep 2018: I-485 Interview scheduled

Good morning everyone! I had my I-485 interview this morning and I just wanted to share my experience.
 
My appointment was at 9:45am. I was seated in the lobby by 9:40 and had to wait a bit. I was called in at 10:30am.The interview had me swear to tell the truth then he took my picture and finger prints.
After that he asked me my name, address, and date of birth. He went down a few questions asking if I had any criminal history. He asked me if I have ever worked illegally and where(yes). He asked if I have claimed to be a US citizen or voted in a federal election(no). He asked me where I went to school, and where I work currently. He asked for my updated medical.
He told me he had 30days to make a decision but that he would probably make it sooner. He said he would review my file, and if they needed anything else he would send a notice otherwise he would send a notice with a decision. He said he could not tell me at this time what that decision would be. Honestly he was very nice, friendly and curteous.
 
I left the office at 10:45am. I drove home and had something to eat. At 12pm I got notification by email and text that my new card is being produced!!!!! Honestly I could not believe it!!!! After all this long wait and suffering God has done it as He has always done, this never-failing God.
I am so grateful to God for everyone on this forum, your help, encouragement, insight and friendship. May God bless you all and help you along on your journeys. I pray for better and safe relationships for all of us as we continue along and rebuild our lives.
 
My timeline briefly
I-360 January 9, 2017
I--485 and I-765 April 11 2017
I-360 Approved May 22, 2018
I-485 Interview September 18 2018
I-485 Online notice of Approval September 18 2018
 

Hi, Guys! My card was mailed today. Thank you to Sandra, and the members of this forum, who are always so eager to answer questions. I thank God for this day, as it’s like a weight has been lifted off my shoulders. I can now go and make concrete plans, unlike before. I will always be in the forum to help anyone who has questions, so, please feel free to ask. I will keep all those who have cases pending, in my prayers. 

Well if that is her answer stop paying rent. When she asks tell her you aren't in a lease and not legally bound as the landlord didn't sign. I'm sure once they realize you won't pay without paperwork you'll get your lease 

Only the DHS website was updated. I received the notices now! Amen!!!! What a relief! Thank you, Lord!!!!

Hi Guys, I got approved for my green card on the spot today. Below is my timeline :
 
25 July 2016: Submitted EAD renewal application 
2   Aug 2106: Filed for divorce 
16 Aug 2016: Abusive spouse withdrew petition, email notifications. 
23 Aug 2016: Decision  Notice in mail, with option to appeal or leave country.
14 Sep 2106: Mailed I360, I485, I765
19 Sep 2016: Receipt notice- I360 fee waived 
23 Sep 2016: Receipt in mail, along with     original documents for I485, I765 (insufficient fees). I thought the single I912 was good for all the applications.
27 Sep 2016: Prima Facie letter 
15 Oct 2016: EAD expired, last day at work.
 20 Oct 2016: Decision notice - declined EAD (filed before divorce).
19 Jan 2017: resubmitted I485, I765, I131, with new medical results and respective fee waiver forms.
23 Jan 2017: Fees waived on all applications (saw this after I received physical notice with receipt numbers)
02 Feb 2017: Receipt notices in mail. 
01 March 2017: We ordered your new card
03 March 2017: Notice received in mail
06 March 2017: We mailed your new card.
08 March 2017: Card received.
25 March 2017: Notice of Action - Biometrics 
01 April 2017: Biometrics appointment letter received in mail. 
Since then, I have sent applications for Prima Facie extension. 
Nov 2017 : RFE, Good moral character, background check from country. I wasn’t in the US 3yrs when I filed VAWA.
Jan 10, 2018: Sent RFE response, along with Prima Facie Extension application. (I didn’t think to apply for EAD renewal at the time...not good...I didn’t understand it wasn’t based on a valid Prima Facie, but a pending I-485)
Jan 11, 2018: Notice Of RFE receipt
Feb 20, 2018: Realized my mistake with my EAD, quickly sent in application, with letter asking it be expedited. 
Feb 20, 2018: Contacted Senator’s Office for assistance. 
Feb 28, 2018: Update On I-360 case....”Initial Review”. It said they received correspondence. I suppose they were contacted by the Senator’s office....because I already received notice when I responded to RFE for background check. Plus, the I-360 wouldn’t update because of the receiving my EAD renewal application, right? 
Feb 28, 2018: All my documents expired. I am now out of a job...no one to blame but myself. I just pray I get my new EAD soon. 
Mar 10, 2018: Notice: Fees waived for I-765
Mar 12, 2018: I-360 Petition Approval Notice!!! 
 
August 14-25 Interview letter sent out and received.
 
September 11 - Interview date. 
 
❗️❗️🙏🏿UPDATE🙏🏿❗️
 
September 11 -✅Green card approved!!
 
✳️I arrived too early (Detroit office), and I got called in almost exactly at 8:00am. My P.O. was really nice and cheerful. She took my picture, finger prints and took my passport, along with my interview letter. She asked me about my address, name, d.o.b. and when I arrived (I confirmed).
 
She did not mention the new I-693, so I mentioned it, and she said yes, she need it. 
 
She commended me on doing a really good job of doing my filings on my own. I said I was going to become an attorney now, then and we both laughed. 
 
She asked me the yes or no questions, and noted my speeding ticket. 
 
She asked about my current job, but didn’t take the proof like the interview letter asked. We talked about working in retail and the mood was very relaxed. 
 
She did not ask me at all about the abuse or asked me why I overstayed my visitor visa. 
 
She then told me that everything looks great and if her security checks come back clear at the end of the day, then I should expect my green card in two weeks. 
 
I asked her if she could stamp my passport with the travel authorization, and she said that was for people who wanted to travel immediately. She then said “Let me just run it now, it only takes 2 seconds”.
 
We chatted about my job and Macy’s discounts until it was done, and she said “all the checks came back okay, so you can expect your green card in the mail in about two weeks!”. 
 
I cried a little. The journey was long and stressful. The end of this week, would make it two full years since I started my VAWA journey. Praise be to God from whom all blessings flow. 
 
I hope this helps. Go in with a smile, be cheerful, relax, but don’t say too much. When asked the yes or no questions, it helps to say “no, sir, or no, ma’am”.  
 
I have not gotten an update since the interview, but I’m not worried, because I haven’t received any notices since my vawa approval on March. 
 
Thanks to everyone who prayed for me or wished me well. I am praying for you too. 
 
 

Dear all,
 
just want to leave here a little bit of hope for those that are waiting.
 My 360 receipt date is May 2nd and today I got a notification that my card is being produced.
 I wish good luck to everyone, be strong, be patient!
 
Now, who knows what’s next and how much longer do I have to wait?

Congrats 

Congratulation Dear

I think I just got approved as they've emailed me saying my card is being produced for 360. April 4 2017 filer. No rfe. No prima facie.

Congrats !!

I think I just got approved as they've emailed me saying my card is being produced for 360. April 4 2017 filer. No rfe. No prima facie.

That's what I used for Texas...identigo. got fingerprints from Attorney General office in home state. AK I filled in a form. Home state...did at attorney general's office when getting prints

I was like “footprints”? Like the fbi would be like “ put your foot in here” the phalanges first please. We need to take this footprints to check if you commited any crime.  Lol😂😂😂😂😂

I dont ###### care what he said to you.  That's not what you are.  Right now you're not even a wife, you're a maid.  Seriously leave... in the middle of the night of you have to while he has locked himself in his bedroom. 

Your very welcome and thank you so much,I'm so happy,I feel like I'm dreaming 

I just want to thank evevryone in this forum. Each and everyone has been supportive. And informative. I finally got my GC today. My lawyer got it in the mail yesterday, Saturday and was able to get it just today. 
 
It maybe a long journey but everything will fall into its right places.. 
 
8.2016 Filed Vawa
11.2016 i485 put on hold 
was given 3 prima facie the entire process 
12.2017 RFE for bonafide marriage 
2.2018 VAWA approved 
6.14.2018 i485 interview - on the spot approval 
6.23.2018 - got the gc in the mail 
 
 
thank you!!! 
 
@sandranj - youre an angel! Thank you for all your help.. 
 
 
 

Just wanted to let you guys know, that I had received a notification this morning "New Card Is Being Produced". I was approved a week after my interview. I am so happy. I am officially a Legal Permanent Resident and will be spending Christmas with my family this year. 

Holding someone's passport is illegal by the way and could be classed as human trafficking. 

Hey guys, just wanted to let everyone know, that after having my VAWA approved on the 20th of December 2017, I am going to my AOS interview tomorrow at Santa Ana California.
 
The documents I am taking to the interview:
 
* Passport
* Birth Certificate
* Certified Birth Certificate translation
* New Medical exam
* Marriage Certificate & copies
* Divorce Certificate & copies
* I-94 records
* 2017 taxes and pay-stubs
* VAWA approval
* Interview letter
* My old and new EAD's
 
BRINGING COPIES OF EACH DOCUMENT
 
I am for sure forgetting something, but I will post a follow up after the interview.
 
Also, my now ex husband has been sentenced to 6 years in prison back in April. 
 
I wish everyone best of luck on your journeys and will keep you posted as always!

December 21 of 2016. Package receive by USCIS
February  2017 RFE of good moral character
March 2017 they got the RFE
April 2017 EAD received
 
June 5th 2018 EAD C31 received
 

Holding someone's passport is illegal by the way and could be classed as human trafficking. 

Holding someone's passport is illegal by the way and could be classed as human trafficking.