Hope all you all are doing well. 

I have my interview for green card on Monday. 

The notice says to bring the i864w  form but I can't find it online.

All I find is this. Does anyone have the form ?

 https://www.uscis.gov/update-to-form-i-864w-intending-immigrants-affidavit-of-support-exemption

Omg you guys what if they ask about the abuse during my i485 interview.  

I seen this online : "A USCIS memo from 2002 reminds interviewing officers that the Form I-360 has already been approved when the VAWA adjustment applicant has their interview.  This means that it is not the job of the interviewer to ask questions about the abuse the applicant suffered.  USCIS has already decided the applicant qualifies for a visa (if the I-360 is approved before the interview).  Once that happens, the interviewing officer is deciding whether the applicant is eligible for permanent residence.  The officer is not deciding whether the applicant’s I-360 should have been approved.  (However, this USCIS memo does establish a procedure for the revocation of a VAWA approval if new information is learned at the interview which was not provided to USCIS when the I-360 was adjudicated.) " 

But the link to the memo is not working . 

Does anyone have it ? 

Hope all you all are doing well. 

I have my interview for green card on Monday. 

The notice says to bring the i864w  form but I can't find it online.

All I find is this. Does anyone have the form ?

 https://www.uscis.gov/update-to-form-i-864w-intending-immigrants-affidavit-of-support-exemption

7 hours ago, sandranj said:

Nope, she can’t translate for you.

Can I use a phone interpreter? I found a company that will do it for $110  called LangServ 

28 minutes ago, Engineering-rocks said:

I wouldn't do it if I were you. Quote from an article:

 

The guidelines also give USCIS the power to disqualify someone from serving as interpreter, if the person is not sufficiently fluent in both English and in the interviewee’s language and able to interpret competently, impartially, and without bias. This means that, for example, a family member with a personal interest in the outcome of the case might not be allowed to serve as interpreter. In fact, USCIS explicitly says within its guidelines that “family members will generally be disfavored as interpreters if there is another qualified interpreter available to the customer.”

 

 

Thats what I found as well online. I hope some people here know of they were able to or not. 

Hey everyone! Happy Friday! 

I have my i485 interview in 3 weeks. My question is can I take a relative , my daughter , to help me translate ? 

 Or will they not allow it. I tried to find information online and all I found was that it depends on the officer. Does anyone have any experience or have an idea ? Thanks 

5 hours ago, Restez Forts said:

I don't think there is such a thing. If IO asks about abuse, you just keep your answer short and polite. Hopefully they will move on. 

 

At the same time if you feel things are going badly you can ask for a supervisor, but that to me, seems like it could cause more delays. Since they might reschedule your appointment.

 

Most IO don't go there. Let's pray you get one of those.

Can my daughter go with me to help me translate? 

2 hours ago, Restez Forts said:

Do you mean the physical exam doctors? No, they don't asked about abuse or anything else other than immunization questions.

 

No the interview for i485 green card 

To everyone who replied to me. Thank you.  I now found a clinic to do physical.  They charged $350 for physical and $360 for labs 

I'm concerned they will ask about abuse.  Is there anything I can print out to show them to not ask questions about abuse 

On 10/20/2020 at 9:39 PM, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Your case will not get denied! Worst case scenario..RFE for medicals before they approve you..it's been done here severally. Someone else here mentioned they were able to get an emergency medicals done and received next day...don't relent now..look for and offer whatever the cost for it. You will get it..you've got this!👍

Thank you! I found a place and started the process for physical 

Hey family,

I have my i485 interview already in 3 weeks. I need to take medical but nobody in my area has any appointments for me to do the physical. 

I need to know how can I cancel my i485 ? 

Thank you 

7 hours ago, sandranj said:

Usually the doctors give the results within 48/72 

The doctors don't have any appointments available till after my interview.  My case will get denied. 

Hey everyone. I posted a while back, uscis was asking for other people besides me to go to i485 interview. . It was a mistake of course. I think they were asking for my abuser to go. I contacted congressman and they spoke with immigration and gave me an interview date of Nov 9th. 

I will call to make an appointment for physical tomorrow. My question.  How long does it take for them to give you results ? 

24 minutes ago, dreamer1 said:

Yea... this is strange. I was just going through your posting history to get some background. 
 

your abuser is your Son correct? It seems like you don’t live with him anymore. This may have something to do with this situation, wait for Sandra, she will definitely give you her professional opinion. 
 

in the meantime, if you have a lawyer, contact them and there is no harm in contacting your congressman/senator to get info on this. 
 

I will do some research and try to find something that can put some light in this 

 

hang in there xx

Omg you all are going to make me cry. With all the support and kind words. Yes the abuser is my son.. he still gets mail at my address and alot of things on file for him are under my address... idk where he is at...because he has a drug addiction . 

Thank you I feel much better. Im starting an email for my congressman.. this is what I have so far. I won't send it yet... let me know what you all think 

Good morning xxxxxx or to whom this may concern. 

I hope all is well. We spoke a while back about the request to expedite my work permit. I now have my work permit .

I have come across an issue and I'm very stressed and worried about this. Please help me. All forms authorizing you all are attached.

Let me just explain a little. Im a victim of abuse and Im getting my green card through petition :I360 Vawa , which I basically self petition. Meaning I do not need my USA citizen abuser to get my green card. This is done to help victums get on their feet and not rely on the abuser. 

Info here : https://www.uscis.gov/green-card/green-card-eligibility/green-card-for-vawa-self-petitioner

That special petition was approved. (Attached) Now all I have left is my interview for the green card.
The interview is only for me. My abuser is not allowed to go to it. Only I'm allowed because of the sensitivity of my case.

I check my online status and it said  " Case Was Updated To Show That No One Appeared for In-Person Processing On September 29, 2020, we requested that certain people associated with your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number xxx come to an appointment. No one came to the appointment, and this will significantly affect your case. "

But I never got a letter at all about this. I think USCIS is confused because this is a self petition. 

I was wondering if you could please reach out to one of the USCIS officers and have them explain who and why they are requesting for anyone besides me to go to the appointment. And to make sure my address is correct on file.

I have attached all receipts that I have gotten.

Thank you.

I look forward from hearing from you

- xxxx

5 minutes ago, dreamer1 said:

Hey... first up, take a deep breath. 
 

now, can you tell us: 

1. Is your 360 approved or pending? 
if pending, don’t fret, you can always apply for a new 485 if needed 

 

2. do you have a lawyer? 
 

3. Anything else that is relevant in your situation 

Yes my VAWA is approved already. Im sorry its just that I kept checking my online case status and mail and nothing came. I did change my address but I did a change of address and it was updated.... i know it was because I got my work permit in my new address.... and all new mail ... telling me they need medicals... what I dont get is who were they wanting to go to the appointment? 

Hey everyone. I'm freaking out. I saw this update. I never got a letter about this.

Can anyone help me. @sandranj i know you are a lawyer. If you have a moment. 

Why would they request for someone to go to an appointment? I think I should write to my senator. 

14 hours ago, Villanelle said:

Do you have a specific question for Sandra? Nothing will (directly) happen when you get your greencard. The greencard just means you are a permanent resident. For VAWA cases where its spousal abuse they like to see the victim has moved on (divorced) from the abuser- although divorce is not required. They want you to be safe! Because this is your son he may not ever be 100% out of your life. You should find a therapist if you dont already have one and discuss with them ways to separate yourself from your abusive son. It can be very hard but you need to take care of yourself first! You cant help him until you are stable. A local therapist can help you figure out what you need to do to secure housing under your name, the bills, bank accounts etc. You may also benefit from a social worker. The therapist may be able to refer you to one or you can contact your local DV hotline or call 211 and ask for social worker assistance. 

Thank you for answering.  

He leaves my home to do drugs for months with friends and then comes back again.  But he will start rehab.

I just don't want to get in trouble with immigration if I live with him after he finishes treatment.  I dont want they deport me . I love my son , I know its the drugs that make him into a bad person. Im in therapy.  

My VAWA was approved. My abuser is my son and he still lives with me. He is on drugs but he will go to rehab. 

When I get my greencard what will happen if we live together? Maybe he will change.  He is my son.....

@sandranj I know you are lawyer. Can you help me? 

On 5/15/2020 at 1:33 PM, dreamer1 said:

Hey! I am in the same boat. Our timelines match as well! 

You can request new prima face if you want and are receiving benefits.  If you are not then there's no point in asking for it. Prima facie is yo reciceve public benefits.

Hey everyone. My VAWA is approved and I got this : 

On May 4, 2020, we transferred your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, Receipt Number xxxxxxx, to another USCIS office. That office now has jurisdiction over your case. 

.....

I never submitted my physical for immigration.  When do I do that ? 

Thanks everyone 

9 hours ago, NewYork2020 said:

Hi all,

 

I hope you all are hanging in there. Great to see that applications are still moving despite everything.

 

I have a pending Vawa application (filed March 2019) and I just received 6 month RTF renewal. My EAD and AP combo card is expiring in August (the one related to pending I-485).  I was getting the renewal documents together, but a bit unsure what to include. Does this list look good?

 

Advance Parole:

• Form I-131
• Copy of I-797, receipt of filing I-485
• Form G-1145
• 2 photos
• Copy of my passport pages (only the main pages and pages with stamps, right?)
• Copy of my Form I-94 (Can't access because of pending Wava)

EAD

 

• Form I-765
• Copy of I-797, receipt of filing I-485
• Form G-1145
• 2 photos
• Copy of my passport pages (only the main pages and pages with stamps, right?)
• Copy of current EAD and AP combo card, front and back

Thank you so much! 

Make sure you use a cover letter 

This the cover letter I used. 

Sub: Renewal Application for Employment Authorization Document - I-485 Pending 

Dear Sir/Madam,

My Adjustment of Status (I-485, Receipt #xxxxxx) application is pending.

I am enclosing the following documents in support of my renewal application for EAD:

- Form G-1145 (eNotification)

- Form I-912 Request for Fee Waiver 

- Supporting Documents for Fee Waiver 

- Completed form I-765, Application for Employment Authorization

- Copy of I-797C, Notice of Action, receipt of filing I-485

- Copy of previously approved Employment Authorization Card

- 2 color photographs (A# lightly printed in the back)

- Copy of passport 

Thank you in advance for your kind attention and cooperation in this matter.

Hope that helps 

11 hours ago, Formykid said:

Congratulations I'm also a december 2018 filer. My attorney told me i had to gether the money for the i485 because they wouldn't waive the fee.

Wow you lawyer is wrong. If you qualify for waiver then you just submit with evidence , I did bank statements with no balance and my child's paperwork that she gets benefits SNAP and Medicaid and I explain why I can't pay.

Some layers are just wow. . How can they lie like that. 

Hey Guys .. so apparently VAWA is approved because of  : 

New Card Is Being Produced

On May 1, 2020, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number EACXXXXXXXXX, and will mail it to the address you gave us. 

Here is my timeline. : 

12/07/2018 Submitted 

A.    I-912, REQUEST FOR FEE WAIVER
B.    G1145, E-NOTIFICATION OF APPLICATION/PETITION ACCEPTANCE
C.    I-360, PETITION FOR AMERASIAN, WIDOW(ER), OR SPECIAL IMMIGRANT
D.    I-864W:  REQUEST FOR EXEMPTION FOR INTENDING IMMIGRANT'S AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
E.    I-485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS
F.    I-765, APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION

Fee Waiver was wrong so  485, 765 was returned. 

12/31/2018  again submited i-485, 765

Receipt 2 weeks later 
then Biometrics 

01/18/2019  Prima Facie 

07/29/2019 Work Permit in hand 

05/01/2020 Got notification that They are printing out card for VAWA PETITION. 

10 hours ago, Ballerina said:

If I'm remembering correctly, your receipt notice was end of Dec 2018, right? If so, is it me or vawa actually moving a bit quicker during this quarantine era?

Good memory. Yes 12/31/2018