Emsi

Hello everyone,
 
I filed for VAWA in Feb 2017 as an abused wife of LPR (Cuban Citizen - category CU 6).
 
I had my 485 pending before I apply for VAWA. Few months after I send the VAWA application I went to a 485 interview by myself and the 485 was put on hold until VAWA decision.
 
More than a month ago I received C31 EAD and as I was readying here, that is kind of indicator that the case is approved. I still haven't receive any letter that my case is approved. Yesterday I received an extension of a prima facie for 180 days... I am so confused. Does that extension means my case is still not approved... Thank you!

I went with my lawyer. She explained my situation to the officer and gave him the proof of the filed vawa. The officer wanted to cancle my 485 saying that since my husband is not US citizen but LPR he will give me 2 weeks to prove the vawa is approved (we all know how long does vawa actually takes, so that wasn’t an option). So I left not knowing what’s going to happen. My lawer didn’t know as well. She sent a letter to USCIS the very next day and thanks to that letter my 485 is still active (I am still getting the work permits category c9 and the status updade on the 485 shows whats on the picture I am attaching). My advice is - get a lawer. 

If you received EAD category C31 then your VAWA was approved. Go to infopass to inquire about  your VAWA.

I filed in November 2016 I recieved a rfe in January 2018 the rfe was qualifying relationship and abuse and some dates that didnt match my lawyer responded in March 26th and in may 25th I recieved ead c31 my case was approved after she responded!! Have faith n patience will be ur bestfriend for a while !

No, your local office will resume processing your I-485. You don’t need to do anything.