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It's Sunday, and a joke helps with approvals and case progress (correlation = causation... correlation = causation), so it's time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke*:
     *if I repeat one, promptly speak up, and another will be gladly provided
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THE LUCKY PRIEST
 
One day, while Mitch was at the track betting on horses and losing his shirt, he noticed a priest who stepped out onto the track and blessed the forehead of one of the horses lining up for the 4th race.  Lo and behold, that horse -- a very long shot -- won the race!
 
Before the next race, as the horses began lining up, Mitch watched with interest as the old priest stepped onto the track.  Sure enough, as the horses came to the starting gate, the priest made a blessing on the forehead of one of the horses.
 
Mitch made a beeline for the betting window and placed a small bet on the horse.  Again, even though it was another long shot, the horse that the priest had blessed won the race.  Mitch collected his winnings, and anxiously waited to see which horse the priest would bless for the 6th race.  The priest again blessed a horse, Mitch bet big on it, and it won.
 
Mitch was elated.  As the races continued, the priest kept blessing long-shot horses, and each one ended up coming in first.  By and by, Mitch was pulling in some serious money.  By the last race, he knew that his wildest dreams were going to come true.  He made a quick dash to the ATM, withdrew all his savings, and awaited the priest's blessing that would tell him which horse to bet on.
 
True to his pattern, the priest stepped onto the track for the last race and blessed the forehead of an old nag that was the longest shot of the day.  Mitch also saw the priest blessing the eyes, ears, and hooves of the old nag.
 
Mitch knew that he had a winner and bet every cent that he owned on the old nag.  He then watched, dumbfounded, as the old nag came in dead last.  In a state of shock, he made his way down to the track where the priest was.
 
Confronting the priest, he demanded, "Father!  What happened?!  All day long, you blessed horses and they all won.  Then, in the last race, the horse that you blessed lost by a Kentucky mile.  Now, thanks to you, I've lost every cent of my savings -- ALL of it!"
 
The priest nodded wisely and with sympathy.  "Son," he said, "that's the problem with most people.  You can't tell the difference between a simple blessing and the Last Rites!"
 

I received  my 3rd PF today of 180 days, no RFE. Filing October 2019. This is a surprise FOR ME because i thought they won't issue a PF as there's a 204c decision on my i130 (that came last February 2021). Hope they just approve my case and i go fight my 204c on my i485. 

@Sk N, thanks dearie
 
Timeline
July 2019 --submitted i360
Sept 2019-- 1ST RFE ...evidence of bonafide marriage, and good conduct
Response on Oct
Jan 2020...2nd RFE  ...Evidence of good faith marriage
Response on April
May 2020.. filed 485, 765 and i-131
Sept...recieved combo EAD/ AP
NOV2020...I360  update ( a new card is produced)
April 2021..Intreview notice 
June 3rd 2021...I-485 Interview 
June 3rd 2021...A new card is produced (GC)
 
Good luck to you 🙏

My dear VJF, I just want to use this opportunity to thank God and everyone who has ben a support to me in this journey. I was depressed, frustrated, life had no meaning, had only 30 days to leave the country but a friend introduced me to this group. I had no lawyer, couldn't even afford one but the wonderful people I met her encouraged me and told me what to do. I summoned courage and sent in my vawa.
 
Today it is a history, I went to my485 interview today. The African American lady  IO was so nice.  Only asked my name, DOB, parents name and yes/no questions which I wrongly answered yes o the paper on 2 questions, Imagine. So verbally I answered no cos I don't smuggle arms and dont belong to any terrorist group but in my 485 I answer yes( only God knows what was going on in my mid when I was filing my 485 last year, though I don't even blame myself cos then life was meaningless and don't know what net to do with myself)
 
"So the lady laughed and said I understand, go ahead and put your initials on your new answer which is no". So I did and thanked her. She told me we are through with the interview so I thanked her and left. She didn't ask me anything about my vawa. I didn't stay there more than 5 mins. 
New Card Is Being Produced
On June 3, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number  EAC ....and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.
 
 
 
I sincerely wanna thank  awesome, selfless, patient people I met here that has been such a blessing to me @Stillwinning!!!😊, @sandranj, @Pinkrlion, @sheima, @Demise, @Brooklyn Guy, @FeDaniela, @TBoneTX for his jokes and so many others I can't even list all. Thank you guys and God bless.
 
 

You are more than qualified, proving you have a social security number some lenders (not all of them) will approve you a  loan for house, car, business 

You have to be a LPR to obtain a federal  home loan.  If you are trying to get a private unsubsidized loan, you can.  You have to check with the lender.  

Congratulations to everyone receiving their approvals.
 
All those are in line, have patience, good news are on the way for all of you, it is difficult time for all us but trust in god, we have wonderful family here helping us get through. Gratitude is not enough for all those helping us, @sandranj, @Stillwinning!!!😊 @Ana FL @Pinkrlion  @Demise and @TBoneTX your jokes. Forgive me if i did not mentioned all names. But trust us, you all are in our prayers for your well being and happiness. 
 
I do not come online more often but i am in the happiness those who received their approval and by your side who are distressed while waiting, i can feel your pain. I am in the same boat, perhaps more in bad shape than normal. 
 
Update: Full packet November 28th 2020,
FP April 28th 2021,
May 28th 2021 New card being produced for I-765,
 
I-360 May 2020, 2RFES so far. So i am too early to hear back about my 360, too anxious. but optimistic, god bless you all,   

Because of the undeniable success of our jokes at evoking approvals and case progress (correlation = causation... correlation = causation), here is our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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WHY GO TO THE BAR AT ALL?
 
A newlywed couple had been married for only 2 weeks.  The husband, although very much in love, couldn't wait to go out on the town and party with his old buddies.  So he said to his new wife, "Honey, I'll be back soon."
 
"Where are you going, Coochie-Coo?" asked the wife.
"I'm going to the bar, Pretty Face.  I'm going to have a beer."
 
The wife said, "You want a beer, my love?"  She opened the refrigerator door and showed him 25 different beers from 12 different countries -- Germany, Holland, Japan, India -- she had it all.
 
The husband didn't know what to do, and all that he could think to say was, "Yes, Lollipop... but at the bar, you know, they have frozen glasses."
 
The wife immediately said, "You want a frozen glass, Puppy Face?"  She took a huge beer mug out of the freezer, so frozen that she got chills just from holding it.
 
The husband, looking a bit pale, said, "Yes, Tootsie Roll, but at the bar they have those hors d'oeuvres that are really delicious... I won't be long, I promise.  OK?"
 
The wife said, "You want hors d'oeuvres, Poochie Poo?"  She opened the oven and took out 5 dishes of chicken wings, pigs-in-blankets, mushroom caps, and pork strips.
 
The husband tried once again.  "But, my sweet honey... at the bar... you know... there's swearing, dirty words, and all that."
 
"You want dirty words, Sweetie Pie?" smiled the wife.  "Then drink your bloody beer in your bleeping frozen mug and eat your stupid snacks, because you're married now and you aren't going ANYWHERE!  Got that, you moron?"
 

I want start by thanking everyone who were there for me and answered all my questions when I knew nothing about VAWA . Stillwinning, Fedaniela, Gabriela. If I didn’t mention your name, don’t be mad at me . And most importantly Sandra . 
 
My VAWA was approved this morning. 
-September 2019 (21 months )
- No additional evidence was asked . 
 
 

Hi all- I’m a mid- Sept 3019 filer. Today I got the notice that “new card is being produced” for I360. 
 
3 PF received, no RFE. 
 
Thanks to everyone here being so uplifting and caring. Wish you a smooth and fast approval for those who are waiting. 

I want to Thank everyone on this forum for your support and a lot of valuable info!! My journey finally came to the end!
 
my timeline 
I485 was pending since May 2017 (based on marriage to USC)
February 2019 filed Vawa case
March 2019 Prima Facie #1 valid for 1 year
..wait began..
March 2020 Prima Facie #2 valid for 6 months (they sent it without me asking for it)
May 2020 Status change on i360 “Card is being produced” - this was EAD c32 based on Vawa
August 2020 - status changed on i360 “We approved your petition”
October 2020 - received my Approval notice (don’t even ask, there was so much confusion with my address, the first notice got lost, I had to request the duplicate, that’s why it took so long to receive it)
January 2021 - Status i360 changed to “Correspondence was received and USCIS is reviewing it” - my attorney said it might be because we updated my address, and that’s how they acknowledged it
11 of March, 2021 - RFE for medical exam to be mailed in
23 March, 2021 - Medical exam results sent
18 May, 2021 - “New card is being produced” status change on i-485!🥳🥳🥳🥳
26 May, 2021 - Greencard is delivered by USPS

no interview
Queens, New York City
 
I hope everyone else will get their approvals and cards being pending very soon!
 
I am so overwhelmed with happiness🥳🥳🥳
 

Sharing my timeline....
 
May 28, 2019 - Receipt Date
July 22, 2019  - PF Sent
Dec  23, 2020 - 2nd PF sent
Apr  08, 2021  - RFE Good Moral sent
May 04, 2021 -  RFE Received
May 26, 2021 - CARD IS BEING PRODUCED 
 
2 years ago, I was lost, confused, and miserable.  I can't drive, can't have friends,  can't work, phone destroyed and every aspect of my life is controlled.  Everyday I was walking on eggshells,  afraid to do or say something that will "trigger the beast". I decided to walk away and be free.
 
Today, I have my own car, have a full time job, have friends, and the most important thing - I'm no longer in an abusive relationship. I'm in a good emotional,  physical, and mental state. God is good! To everyone still waiting, be patient. Your time will come. Thanks to everyone in this page who have been a great help in my journey.  I found comfort in reading success stories waiting for my day to come. Hoping for more approval soon!!!
 
To God be the glory!!!!! ❤
 

08/06/2019  ND/PD I-360. I-485. I-765
 
02/24/2021. I-360 card is being produced 
 
04/20/2021. I-360 case approved 
 
05/2…../2021 received RFE for medical to send in
 
05/26/ 2021 I went to the clinic for the medical 
 
06/…./2021 I go back for the report 
 
 

Before I lay me down to sleep, I’ll like to say a little prayer for those expecting their good news..May this week and the coming weeks bring lots of approvals and may your joy be full! God bess y’all Amen!🙏😊

A silent reader over here. I would like to share my timeline as this page helped me a lot during this long wait.
i485 & i360 - sept 2019
1st PF - nov 2019 expired nov 2020
COMPLETE SILENCE 
 
May 20, 2021- i360 update new card is produced 
(19 months and 3 weeks)
 
I believe that’s a sign of 360 approval according to this forum and my own research. Correct me if I am wrong please.
Thank you all the members! Good luck to everyone.

Hi VAWA community,

A quick question. How long does it take for i360 status to change from "Card was delivered to you by the Post Office" to "Case Approved" ???

Why I am askinng - I tried to schedule infopass to make sure my address is correct on my I485, however, I was called back from potentially VSC (I am not sure, but lady sounded like she is holding my case in her hands) and she declined infopass to me, but said to just relax, dont do anything and just wait...She said we have your address in Vermont and we will mail it to a correct local office...don't worry...she also said if your interview will not be scheduled in next 60 days then try to request Infopass again and we will call you again. 
However, its been 45 days already since my case been in "Card was delivered to you by the Post Office" status....at this point it is obvious that my interview is not gonna be scheduled in next 15 days because even I360 is not yet in "Case Approved" status.

So how long does it normally take for  i360 status to change from "Card was delivered to you by the Post Office" to "Case Approved" ???

Hello everyone,
 
It's a good day to share my good news.
Almost 5years since I filed my i360 & i485 together.
I have finally come to the end of this journey. 
 
 
Baltimore FO: Interview was March 29th.
Timeline
i485 & i360---> July 2016
i360 approved------> Sept 2018
First EAD(long story)----> April 2019 
GC approved today
 
I believe we'll get more good news from those still waiting soon.
 
Thanks for opening this amazing support group, it's the worst thing that happened to my lawyer and the best for me 🤣. 
 
 
 

I don't know where you live but you don't want to come back to US through Chicago!. Multiple people had many problems... AP denied, temp and perm residents interrogated, placed in deffered action etc etc. NYC should be a breeze, Atlanta, and California in general. Anybody else have an idea?

Haha I saw this meme today and thought that most of us probably can relate 😂

What they send is the work permit category C31 when the VAWA is approved. They can take a few weeks to transfer the case to NBC and then local office.
There is no priority If your spouse is a U.S Citizen.

Hi BJ family ! I have got this update today . 

latest info I got on Chiraq is about 9 months waiting time for an interview in general. A good friend has an interview in Chiraq on Friday 9 months after approval. Should be a breeze. I also have another friend who is waiting 20 months and still no interview in Chi

I GOT AN UPDATE THAT MY  I360 CARD WAS MAILED TO ME.  
is this card different from work permit? because i just file for my renewal of workpermit.
 
and does this means my i485 is transfered?

Guys.... My Green Card has been approved, No interview. received the notification now.... 😭😭😭😭 My journey is finally over 
I-485 2017 marriage (put on hold May 2019)
I-360 June 2018 
I-360 Approved Dec. 2019
I-485 RFE for I-693 medicals Feb 2021(Sent )
I-485 New Card is being produce May 2021 
(3 months after I sent my updated I-693) 
NYC Local Office 

This is your C31 work permit! Congrats!!!
I-485 is typically transferred a couple of months or weeks after approval. Sometimes same day, sometimes they don’t really tell you it was transferred