MommyJ

On 5/5/2021 at 5:10 PM, Quarknase said:

Those three documents are fine.

Since you filed under 3 year rule, you also need to prepare proof of bonafide relationship - filing under 3 year rule with VAWA waives the requirement to still live with the abuser, but the IO can ask you for relationship proof (from before you left the abuser). 
Pretty much the same as for everyone else applying under 3 year rule applies to you as well, except you don’t have to live with them anymore.

 

I personally wasn’t asked anything during the  interview (except the IO confirmed that I filed under VAWA). But they can ask, so you should bring as much proof as you can gather and if they ask then just be honest and explain why you don’t have anything else. They know of VAWA circumstances.

 

I don’t think that you need an attorney, but do whatever makes you feel comfortable!

I just want to keep you posted, I passed the interview and now wait for Oath ceremony's schedule!

The IO didn't ask anything about my Ex but when I got my Green card, before or after divorced which I got it after divorced.

She didn't even ask for any support documents state on the letter.

Thank you all again!

16 hours ago, Quarknase said:

Those three documents are fine.

Since you filed under 3 year rule, you also need to prepare proof of bonafide relationship - filing under 3 year rule with VAWA waives the requirement to still live with the abuser, but the IO can ask you for relationship proof (from before you left the abuser). 
Pretty much the same as for everyone else applying under 3 year rule applies to you as well, except you don’t have to live with them anymore.

 

I personally wasn’t asked anything during the  interview (except the IO confirmed that I filed under VAWA). But they can ask, so you should bring as much proof as you can gather and if they ask then just be honest and explain why you don’t have anything else. They know of VAWA circumstances.

 

I don’t think that you need an attorney, but do whatever makes you feel comfortable!

Thank you !!

Hi everyone!!

I filed N-400 under 3 year rule as VAWA recipient and I have an interview on 06/01/21.

The interview required me to bring the originals of

- Marriage certificate

- Proof of death or divorce for each prior marriage of myself and spouse

- My spouse's birth or naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship

My current status is divorced with my ex-husband who is USC and also abuser. I didn't expected that they are going to ask about my ex or how did I get VAWA since I have sent all the support documents for VAWA

but due to what they required for an interview, it makes me feel like I still have to deal with my ex which I cannot do it.

I had a really hard time to go through with what caused me and my son from my ex-husband. It involved with polices, social workers, court order/court sentence and hospital because of the injure he did.

I have a marriage certificate and proof of divorce with him (first time marry for both of us) and his expired US passport. I hope the passport works because I'm not be able to contact him.

Does anyone here who has VAWA case and has to bring these documents to N-400 interview?

Did the IO ask you about how do you get VAWA or anything about your ex?

Do I need an attorney for the interview?

Will his expired US passport be good for the interview? 

Thanks in advance!

On 4/20/2021 at 12:22 PM, Quarknase said:

Thank you! I still adore your user name so much, even though I’m more the Käsebrot type 😄

 

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After that the IO went over my application and confirmed all info/asked me the yes/no questions.

I filed under 3 year rule as VAWA recipient. 
The interview was very pleasant.

 

Hi Quarknase!!

Could you or anyone give me some advise please?

I filed under 3 year rule as VAWA recipient as well. I have an interview on 06/01/21.

The interview required me to bring the originals of

- Marriage certificate

- Proof of death or divorce for each prior marriage of myself and spouse

- My spouse's birth or naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship

I had a really hard time to go through with what caused me and my son from my USC ex-husband. It involved with polices, social workers, court order/court sentence and hospital because of the injure he did. 

I didn't expected that they are going to ask about my ex or how did I get VAWA since I have sent all the reports to support my VAWA but due to the documents they required for an interview,

it makes me feel like I still have to deal with my ex which I cannot do it.

I have a marriage certificate and proof of divorce with him (first time marry for both of us) and his expired US passport. I hope the passport works because I'm not be able to contact him.

I'm nervous and panic already just thinking of I have to talk about or deal with him.

Did they require you these documents also?

Did the IO ask you about how do you get VAWA or anything about your ex?

Do I need an attorney for the interview?

Thanks in advance!

On 10/4/2020 at 1:54 PM, Demise said:

Pick other basis for naturalization, put down "LPR for 3 years under VAWA, INA 319(a)". You probably do not need to attach the AFM or anything of the like but if you want to, you can.

 

Yes, you can get a fee waiver for N-400.

Thank you!

On 10/4/2020 at 2:08 PM, Villanelle said:

You can NOT use the online system. For VAWA n400 you must send it on paper- the online system wont accept it the way you fill it out. Also if you are doing a fee waiver you also couldn't use the online system. You can send the package with your fee waiver. If they reject the fee waiver you will get a notice saying so and asking for payment. If you can pay it then pay it and it will move forward. If you can not then its OK. It will just be rejected and in the future when you have the funds you can send a new package. There is no penalty for sending it with a fee waiver that is denied. 

 

There are a few options for the fee waiver. Please read it carefully and choose the right one. If you get any kind of social services assistance- food, medical, etc- then you simply need to show proof of such. In order to get such benefits you needed to be at a certain income level. So USCIS will accept proof that you receive said benefits as proof you qualify for the fee waiver. If you dont get benefits and your income is low enough you can do the option to qualify based on income level. For that you basically send your taxes/proof of income. The final way is if your income is technically above the guidelines but you just cant afford it. For that you need to list out all your expenses and income and provide an explanation of the hardship. Then you would be subject to their discretion if you qualify or not. 

 

Thank you so much!

Hi everyone!

I received Permanent Residence based on VAWA in February 2018. I should be eligible to file for naturalization under the 3 years rule in November 2020.

I searched around but I don't really see the update case posted in this year, all the information I found posted a few in 2019 and mostly from older plus It's hard to find anything from USCIS website about it. Also there is no option for it when I look at the online application.

Could anyone confirm that I am still eligible to file for Citizenship under 3 years rule section 319(a)?

Do I need to attached any Policy manual when I apply for?

Is it possible to get a fee waiver? (The new rate fee is pretty heavy for me since I lost working hours from full-time to part-time due to Covid pandemic and school closed situation, if I can't get a fee waiver then I'll apply after I can work fully hours when my son physically go back to school)  

I appreciate your help,

3 hours ago, Roms2017 said:

Congratulation

May i ask What kind of evidences on abuse and bonafide you submitted ?

Thank you

The abuse causes serious physical harm. So I sent all kind of reports from hospital, police, social worker and court.

Evidence of bona fide. I sent lease agreements, electricity bill, hospital record (his name on the emergency contact),

3 letters from myself, my friend who was our boss and his family provide evidence of a relationship and abuse.

Also some pictures from wedding (both family attended), birthday party and family trips.

It's my nightmare to keep all of these for years just in case I need them for interview.

I depressed everytime I look at them. It reminds me of what happended. I'm glad finally I get to throw these away.

I think I have a strong evidence plus local USCIS office in my area is really quiet. I heard many people have the same timeline from here.

2 hours ago, Kleenex12 said:

Congratulations,please what’s your timeline? Thanks.

Thank you

02/23/16 I-360 and I-765 Cases received

03/14/16 I-612 Waive Foreign Residence Requirements received (J-1 internship)

07/07/16 I-360 Request for additional evidence

07/27/16 I-360 Additional evidence received

09/09/16 I-360 Approved.

12/09/16 I-765 Service request sent

12/15/16 I-765 Approved.

05/26/17 DS-3035 for Hardship waiver sent to DOS to complete I-612 case.

06/16/17 I-612 Received approval notice.

08/15/17 I-485 Case received

09/25/17 Finger print.

10/03/17 My case was transferred to another office for processing.

10/05/17 I got the mail said my case sent to NBC (My case status online is nothing update)

10/10/17 I-131 and I-765 renewal received

11/24/17 Received my work permit with Advance payrole.

12/18/17 I got the mail for my interview in January, 2018.

01/29/18 Interview.

Happy Valentine's day!

I am so relieved. This journey is finally over. I hope and pray you all hear good news soon!

Hi there,

If I sent 2 photos with I-485 for almost 6 month before the interview.

Do I need to bring new two passport photos to the interview?

5 minutes ago, iwillsurvive said:

That’s amazing! Was this recently? 

Yes I sent applications in October 2017. I received my card in November 2017.

3 hours ago, NICOLA2017 said:

@iwillsurvive tbats crazy though but I pray it goes fast ....bmteics is Jan 8 but I saw some members here got their EAD after a month 

I did EAD renewal and first time applied for AP. I got my card in hand in 45 days.

On 1/1/2018 at 1:08 PM, MsSara said:

Would you please share your timeline.

02/23/16 I-360 and I-765 Cases received

03/14/16 I-612 Waive Foreign Residence Requirements received (J-1 internship)

07/07/16 I-360 Request for additional evidence

07/27/16 I-360 Additional evidence received

09/09/16 I-360 Approved.

12/09/16 I-765 Service request sent

12/15/16 I-765 Approved.

05/26/17 DS-3035 for Hardship waiver sent to DOS to complete I-612 case.

06/16/17 I-612 Received approval notice.

08/15/17 I-485 Case received

09/25/17 Finger print.

10/03/17 My case was transferred to another office for processing.

10/05/17 I got the mail said my case sent to NBC (My case status online is nothing update)

10/10/17 I-131 and I-765 renewal received

11/24/17 Received my work permit with payroll.

12/18/17 I got the mail for my interview in January, 2018.

Good luck everyone! 

On 12/26/2017 at 5:23 PM, Lili mi said:

How long is the backround check process from NBC I-485 ( before transfering to local office)

 

thanks happy holidays to all! 

I was reading from google, they said it takes 30-60 days or longer.

My case timeline,

09/25/17 Finger print.

10/03/17 My case was transferred to another office for processing.

10/05/17 I got the mail said my case sent to NBC (My case status online is nothing update).

12/18/17 I got the mail for my interview in January, 2018.

I hope that help

3 minutes ago, gramercy said:

I thought like you in the past, it turned out that:

There are no renewal fees if you initially paid the fees to get your EAD, but if the fees were waived the first time you're expected to pay fees for renewal or submit a new I-912 waiver request if you Qualify.

My I-485 is fee waived, I thought either under c31 or c9 both are no fee.

So looks like I need to send another I-912 along with I-765 renewal.

Thank you for sharing,

Please advise,

I have EAD from I-360 approved, it is expired in December.

I filed I-485 in August, so I just sent I-765 to extend my EAD and I-131 with I-797 of my AOS.

They sent I-765 and I-131 back to me. On the paper said I need to pay $575 and $410.

I thought both are no fee if my AOS is pending.

What should I do? 

9 minutes ago, sandranj said:

The attorney is YOUR attorney, YOU are the petitioner.

Sorry for my mistake. I should say as a lawyer.

@sandraj

I filed I-485 by myself. 

Pretty much everything I did by myself since the first petitioner was gone.

Also I am curious. I received EAD without finger print. Is that normal?

Since my I-485 filed on 08/15/17. I still have not received biometric appointment. Does it take that long?

Thank you!

57 minutes ago, Hope953 said:

She went alone, did you make copies for yourself with everything you sent for your vawa? application, usually your interview letter tells you all what you need to bring for the interview. 

Yes I did. 

Also I am curious. I received EAD without finger print. Is that normal?

Since my I-485 filed on 08/15/17. I still have not received biometric appointment. Does it take that long?

Thank you!

@Hope953

Thank you for sharing. 

Since I don't hire a new lawyer. I am worried about it. 

Do you know if she had her lawyer with her for interview?

Please advise!

My son has been abused in 11/2015. I had to quit my job since then to take care of him.

The lady from shelter advised me to contact the charity organization to do my paper.

I had the first petitioner file all my papers.

So I filed I-360 and I-765 in 02/2016, I-612 in 03/2016. (I picked up all original reciepts from my first petitioner)

07/2016 I sent RFE (I didn't see my first petitioner at the charity. All I know she has no longer working there, so I called the new person as a second petitioner, even I have never seen her at that moment but her assistant)

09/09/2016 I-360 approved

Couple weeks after I got an email notice. I went to see my second petitioner to get my notice as always. She seem like she didn't want to see me but she gave me a copy of Approval Notice. I asked her that I should get the original notice, she said I should receive it in my mail soon. So I been waiting until I moved to the new address. I noticed my petitioner and USCIS that the address has changed.

After that I was busy due to my son's threatment and such. 

12/09/16 I called my second petitioner that I should get my EAD since my I-360 has been approved and more than 90 days. She told me to be patient and wait until I get it. (My son got better and I really need to go back to work)

12/12/16 I sent SR for I-765. 12/13/16 My SR has received. 12/15/16 My EAD has been approved and sent it out on 12/19/16. I picked up my card from her assistant again on 12/26/16.

03/2017 I called her again for my I-612 because it's been on hold for 1 year. And again she told me to wait and she cannot do anything.

From this moment I moved to another state because we need to start our new life. I didn't notice her but I mailed AR-11 to USCIS.

So I contacted USCIS and DOS. I find out there were something wrong and missing. So I sent out all paperwork for the waiver on 06/01/2017. It approved on 06/16/2017. I recieved the approval notice in my new address.

07/31/2017 I filed I-485.

I just realized that I still don't have an original I-360 approval. I drove back to see her and ask if I could get the original that she has, so I can have it if I have an interview soon but her assistant said she does not have it. I really don't understand how can she gave me a copy then.

08/11/2017 I sent SR that I did not receive I-360 approval notice. 08/23/17 They sent a respond and 08/24/27 SR was completed. I still get nothing until now.
 

09/06/17 I called USCIS becouse I don't know how did they respond, like they will send the new one, if so, where they are going to send?

The representative didn't help me at all. She told me to give them sometime and call back later. (???)

09/11/17 I called again. The representative said I need my petitioner to contact them.

What should I do? She is no longer to do my case any more since I moved to another state. Also from my experience, I believe she will never do anything.

Please give me an advise what should I do?