nap_o

I went to an info pass today. My case is currently at my local field office (west Palm Beach) they had asked I filed an AR-11 that is missing. 

I handed to the officer and he told me they do not handle this type of requests, I then told him how many times I sent it to Vermont without luck (reason why is missing from my file) and he said I don't have to file it at Vermont and just to follow the instructions in the second page of the AR11 form - I know he was wrong but didn't feel like arguing. 

Ultimately, I told him how long I've been waiting and he made a photocopy and said he would place on my file and let the records department know I came to inquire about the status he also suggested me to keep my congressional help in order to speed my interview. 

Only God know when I'll be getting my interview but we gotta stay positive through this journey. 

4 minutes ago, Talktruth said:

Interview status: Card Production 

Omg congrats!!!

How was the interview? What documents did they ask and what field office did you go to? 

1 minute ago, FeDaniela said:

Very nice!!!! You should be having interview soon. 

I hope GODhears you!

48 minutes ago, FeDaniela said:

They may or they may not since we filled out the affidavit of support exemption with I-864W, but if you have your tax return just take it in case they may ask, officer sometimes ask for everything. 

Regarding the change of address, you must input your cases on the AR-11 form but since Vermont is messy with the address change I suggest you to sent it with cover letter, and make an infopass to verify the change or make the inquiry thru your congressman to make sure the change was made. 

Thanks! 

I just called USCIS for an inforpass.. turns out they do have my current address ( I changed it through my congressman) 

I inquired about my case through congressman since they didn't reply my birth certificate RFE for 3 months. The case is at the local field office but they replied the following: 

Good Morning Congressman Deutch,

 Thank you for contacting the West Palm Beach Field Office Liaison.  I conducted a review of the case and found the following: 

The applicant’s file is located in our office, but there is no AR-11 / Change of Address form on file, for her most current address.

Can you ask the applicant to file an AR-11, reflecting her current address?

We hope the information provided is helpful. 

Thank you again for contacting the West Palm Beach Field Liaison.  If you should have any additional questions, please feel free to contact me.

Sincerely,

West Palm Beach Field Office

Department of Homeland Security

United States Citizenship and Immigration Services

This is why I'm not sure if to file to Vermont... I have a feeling they won't forward the form to my local office. I will send it anyway and go to infopass.

Thanks again  

Hi guys, 

Do they request Tax returns at the AOS interview? Just curious. 

And also, if  I send a form AR-11 to Vermont, will they redirect it to my local field office where my file is? 

Thanks!

2 hours ago, nap_o said:

Good afternoon Vjers!

 

I hope you all had wonderful Holidays and I pray this year brings many approvals to all of us.

 

I finally got a response from my congressman office, my file is finally at my local office (West Palm Beach) however, they say they have no AR-11 on my file and to file a new one with my current address.. 

 

Has anybody had anything similar happen? Can I notarize my form AR-11?

 

Thanks in advance for your helpful information. 

@sandranj hoping you read this. Is it possible to notarize my AR-11

Good afternoon Vjers!

I hope you all had wonderful Holidays and I pray this year brings many approvals to all of us.

I finally got a response from my congressman office, my file is finally at my local office (West Palm Beach) however, they say they have no AR-11 on my file and to file a new one with my current address.. 

Has anybody had anything similar happen? Can I notarize my form AR-11?

Thanks in advance for your helpful information. 

Hi All, 

congratulations to all the approvals and best of luck on the interviews 🙏

anybody here has had a birth certificate RFE on their pending i485?

I sent mine 35 days ago to NBC and so far it only says they received it, how did it take for them to make a decision about it?

im currently waiting for my congressman to inquire again.

thank you! 

6 minutes ago, Shroy123 said:

how did you make an infopass appointment? 

I went a month after I applied for VAWA so in Oct 2017 and you could still make appointments online.

if you call USCIS I believe they can give you an Infopass appointment 

1 minute ago, FeDaniela said:

Understand.. Maybe make an inquiry through your congress person to Vermont to requested maybe will work. 

Definitely will try this way. Thanks!! 

15 minutes ago, FeDaniela said:

What the officer said on the info pass, and the requested online...  I make several copies of my receipt also, also your lawyer lost it, he can request your entire file to USCIS 

At infopass I went shortly after I fired the attorney.. because he sucked. He was only good to charge money from my poor frustrated soul. He “lost” the AOS receipt when I asked him for ALL my documents back. The officer there just refused to give me a copy and said to write a letter to Vermont (and I did) go figure NO RESPONSE of course.

then I requested it online where it says If I didn’t receive / lost a receipt but 2 weeks letter I received a response from a USCIS director saying they cannot provide copies and I don’t have an attorney now so I’m not sure the last option helps for me. Thanks for your response though🙏 

lesson learned: I now have multiple copies of my receipts. I was 22 years old back when I started VAWA and of course it didn’t come through my head to make copies 😭

im praying to be scheduled for interview sooner than later at this point

good luck to all of us 💞

3 minutes ago, FeDaniela said:

You can requested this receipt, maybe in the service request page or called to do an info pass to see if they can provide for you, I-485 Receipt is very important to have to avoid paying the fee for Advance parole, or EAD.

2 minutes ago, John_ said:

 

That is the reason why they did not accept it then. You must attacht a copy of the receipts. 

 

I never had any problems. Always renew my EAD without pay the fees. Also i sent my AP Separate and did not have to pay any fees.

I’m screwed. I sent a request online requesting a copy but it says they cannot send this (due to VAWA) and also info pass officers cannot help me. 
I even sent them a notice to come to my original interview from when I was supposed to go with USC ex

Just now, FeDaniela said:

is quite confusing!!! did you sent I--485 receipt. 

I didn’t because the attorney who filed my VAWA lost it!! And I haven’t been able to get a copy from USCIS. I did give them my case number for my i485 in my cover letter but looks like didn’t help...
 

2 hours ago, FeDaniela said:

Vermont is doing this recently, but we actually do renewals on C09 because it can also be combine with Advance parole... It was expected.

They didn’t accept my advance parole renewal under c09 bc I didn’t pay the fees 😢

1 hour ago, Shroy123 said:

it will come soon 🙂

You too! Keep us all in prayers.

I contacted my congressman office and they also said: in Oct 24. USCIS told them my case is still pending and to check again in 60 days. It will be 60 days on the 23rd when they’ll inquire again. Hopefully pressures them to transfer my case. 🙏🙏🙏

It’s been 4 months since my VAWA was approved and no transfer yet.. all I got was the approval and my work permit on c14 category. NBC sent me a RFE for birth certificate and still nothing. 
how much longer?

Im praying for all of us here to get approved this new year 🙏

On 12/2/2019 at 2:31 PM, Braveheart123 said:

Dear house I have a question my current work authorization and advance parole Under category c09 is going to expire on 13 June 2020 can I apply for the renewal of the same on 13 December 2019.

Moreover do I have to pay the fees for the work authorization and advance parole or it should be exempt from the fees

I applied for an AP renewal but they did not accept it because I didn’t pay the fees..

I am C09 elegible.. but still they didn’t take it 

4 hours ago, Islanderk said:

How long did it take to receive your courtesy and approval letter after you got your c31ead and status updates to case was sent to local office?  I'm still waiting on mine..  I got my c31 ead and my i485 status was updated "transferred to local office " November 4th I'm a May 2018 filer.. 

I’m also following this. I didn’t get the transfer notice but got an RFE from NBC asking for my birth certificate on Nov.1 and I got approved on Aug.8

Aug 2017 filer.. we’re getting a notice soon I hope 🤞🏼 

37 minutes ago, Jenny1 said:

Mentioned medicals and that I'm not required to send any document at this time.

Thank god! One step closer 🙌 now it’s time to wait for the big day of the interview.

9 hours ago, Jenny1 said:

🙏   I have received my courtesy letter.

Yay congrats dear, what does it say?

12 minutes ago, Cindygodisgood1 said:

It was intense they asked me a lot of questions about the relationship and dates and biological.. they did not make a desicion they said if everything was ok i would see my gc or an rfe

Hi dear. Did they ask your current marital status? If you’re still married or divorced to your ex ?

5 minutes ago, AJJU said:

Am on my second AP and Prima Facie which just for 6 months ending in April 2020.  What government assistance/benefits can i obtain ?  Can i ask for student scholar ship ? 

 

I wish you get your interview notice very soon. 

I see. You will also get approved soon, this process  needs q lot of patience.

I never applied for benefits so I cannot tell you if you could, I've read some people here have gotten student financial aid. Best to ask someone who’s obtained benefits.

Good luck!

1 minute ago, AJJU said:

Ok i was like now what happened pheooo ,      Am happy on your approvals   whats next ?

  I filled on our approval date. 

Don’t worry, you will likely get a Prima Facie which helps you obtain government assistance/benefits if you wish to do so.

As far as me, I just have to wait for them to give me an interview notice. According to people’s experiences here it may take 3-12 months after approval. 
 

praying for all of us in this journey 🙏

5 minutes ago, AJJU said:

PDF's ???? what do you mean by that term PDF ? 

I am a victim of mental, sexual and physical abuse too. Can you share your timeline please.

Someone posted some USCIS denial Reasons for VAWA applications a few pages back. 
 

I applied for VAWA on Aug 2017 and got approved Aug 2019