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    VAWA, Part 27

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    Hi everyone,

     

    I am a past VAWA recipient and filed my citizenship 2 years and 9 months as my spouse was a us citizen.

    I filed online and just followed the instructions online. I do not have any information regarding paper filing. I found it easier to file online because the update documents uscis sends you in the mail can be found online in your uscis account before you get them in the mail. 


    July 28 2023 - We received your form N-400 ( online application) 
    August 10 2023 - We are actively reviewing your form N-400 nothing shows outstanding at the moment (biometric waived) 
    September 27 2023 - We scheduled your interview for your for N-400
    November 2 20203 - Interview (only asked questions on the form my name, place of employment, date of birth etc., did the oral, written, and history test. I call it history test) and he scheduled my oth ceremony on spot and gave me the information to take to the oath ceremony 
    December 1 2023 Oath Ceremony

     

    i am currently in the processes of filing for my mom and just a month after submitting her application they requested the medical which I didn’t send with the application and we are about to get her biometric done. 
     

    Good luck to everyone on their journey.

    VAWA, Part 26

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    On 8/15/2023 at 4:06 AM, Braveheart123 said:

    Dear friends this forum has helped so many people getting their goals 

    I have a request that kindly the member who already got there green cards and about to apply for citizenship in like 4-5 months time  please reply to this post so that we can share our views my citizenship is due in next 3 months 

    Hi Braveheart,

     

    I filed on the 28 of July online. I got a notification right after with the receipt information and the actual letter in the mail a little over a week later. Last week I got a notification that my case is being actively reviewed. And today I got a letter in the mail that I do not need to redo biometrics and they will let me know if they need anything else. So I’m starting to study for the interview because I think that’s the next step. I filed 2.9 years.

    VAWA, Part 23

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    21 hours ago, SilverLining2 said:

    Hi family!

     

    My I-360 was received mid-May 2021 and my attorney didn't ask me to get medicals. Does this mean I'll receive a RFE and won't be able to get a Prima Facie?

    If so, I would like to get my medicals and send them asap to USCIS, but I have no clue how this works. How can I find doctors/medical centers that offer these services?

     

    Thanks in advance and have a beautiful day!

    You will eventually get a RFE for the medical when your i485 is being processed. Uscis website shows you doctors they accept in your area. 

    VAWA, Part 23

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    20 hours ago, Ocean23 said:

    Hey ladies and gents!

    Anyone has experience filing for divorce in NY?

    I went to the  court's website to file online but had to stop when I realize that by doing so my spouse will see  my current address and SSN (which he did not know by heart). 

    What would be the proper procedure to file without him having access to my personal information? 

    Thanks in advance!

    Apply for a confidential address. When you receive it use it as you address on the divorce papers, everything will go to that address then filter through to your correct address. That’s what I did for my divorce I’m in ny as well just Google it. You should find the information there

    VAWA, Part 22

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    2 hours ago, fullofluck said:

    Yes! FAFSA. 
    So you need to contact your schools tuition department, they will send you information for how to apply for it including your schools code for the FAFSA. It’s a standard process on the FAFSA website. 
     

    The important part is you need to send a copy of PF to your school so they will grant your application. You can apply for loan for bachelor, masters degree classes etc. I don’t think we can use private loans for tuition, at least I never used it.

     

    hope this helps 

    Thank you so much for this information! 

    VAWA, Part 20

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    15 hours ago, Godschild said:

    This is so beautiful. God works in mysterious ways my dear. I’m going to have my first child in December and I’m so excited. There’s always light at the end of a dark tunnel. It’s hard to see when you’re in the mist of it. Congratulations on the upcoming little one. 

    Thank you so much and congrats to you too! I pray you have a safe delivery. And you’re right, just when we think it’s all darkness a little light starts to shine through. 

    VAWA, Part 20

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    24 minutes ago, ValeryK said:

    Congratulations! Your story is inspiring.

    i have similar situation with i765 that I submitted concurrently. It’s still pending since July 2019 (1 year and 3 months). I filed i360 in July 2020. After I did so my i765 was transferred to VAWA unit along with i485 on September 2020.

    You said you contacted ombudsman. How do I do this? 
    What the difference between contacting ombudsman and congressman? 
    I’m worried that I still haven’t received my EAD. 

    Thank you! To contact the ombudsman I googled uscis ombudsman, click on the link and followed the instructions. The reason I contacted the ombudsman is because my congressman did not assist me when I reached out to him even though I filled out all the forms and such. After I contacted the ombudsman the first time that’s when I got the EAD after waiting over a year. I really just stick to who is assisting me when I reach out for help and for me that was the ombudsman. Good luck and be proactive, you have to look out for your best interest. 

    VAWA, Part 20

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    10 hours ago, Restez Forts said:

    Thank you for the update, for your encouragement, for the prayers and well wishes for all of us who are still waiting. 

     

    I am happy for you and I wish you well as you move forward with your new family. God is for sure always good!

    You’re welcome, and thank you so much. I wish you all the best with your petitions. I plan on making the best of this new life. 

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    VAWA, Part 20

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    Hey Everyone!  

    Glory be to God!! God is good all the time and all the time God is God! 
    I am just adding my timeline for reference. I am a NY Filer. 

    March 2018 Concurrently I130, I131,I765,I485
    July 13, 2018 I filed I360 and requested they hold I485     VSC  
    August 6, 2018 I got Prima Facie
    June 1, 2019 I received my first     EAD based on I765 (C09) filed in March 2018 (1 year and 3 months) after a long and stressful wait and also right after I contacted ombudsman’s office for help. 

    Renewed Prima Facie November 2019 ( I requested the renewal). ALSO got lost at the post office but they found it, Thank God!

    January 2020 RFE for police clearance from home country.

    February 2020 Submit I765 (C09) renewal 

    February 2020 RFE submitted & received by USCIS

    April 2, 2020 I360 (C31) New card produced & received (Almost got lost due to Covid)

    June 1, 2020 I765 (C09) being produced June 5 received card.

    July 2, 2020 I-360 changed to “Case was Approved”

    July 2020 Divorce finalized 

    Everything went silent after that no I485 transfer notice or RFE. 

    August 2020 Contacted ombudsman office they had a backlog so no immediate response like usual. 

    September 2020 Contacted Congressman no help as usual. 

    September 14, 2020 Contacted Senator Kristen Gillibrand (thanks @stillwinning) filled out forms and everything send it back to her office September 24, 2020

    September 28, 2020 Finally got a email from ombudsman office saying a mail was sent to my lawyers office with interview date 🙌🏾 ( Ofcourse he wanted more money and he didn’t even receive it 🙄)

    Interview Date October 26, 2020 (Went to the interview by myself after I prayed about it)

    Card mail to me October 28, 2020

     

    The crazy thing is a found out I was pregnant with my first child a few days before I did my medical and I was so worried because I couldn’t get my shots. But the dr put the reason I couldn’t get them and I asked the interviewer if everything was okay she looked at what the dr wrote and said it was fine. She never once asked me about my abuse. She asked me for medical, passport, ID, and divorce decree which I gave her. She updated my address because they still had the wrong address on file. She asked me yes or no question and asked me if I had any questions for her. At the end of the interview she said she had to review it and it will take approximately 120 days. And look at God... 2 days later. 

     

    I didn’t have any psychological evaluation or a police report of abuse because I was afraid to call the police. He threatened to kill me if I did. But I was smart, I sent in order of protection I tried to service him but couldn’t find him. I sent multiple text threads with him threatening me, calling me name, talking about how he’s tapped my phone, mentioning abuse, it was all so awful and honestly I believe those messages were what got me my approval. I sent in a latter from the DV organization I go for counseling, joint lease, joint bank account, weeding ring purchased in his name, flight itinerary of trips we took together, reservations itinerary of hotels we stayed together, receipts of things he bought that tied back to what I wrote in my affidavit letter, pictures of when he moved all of our furnitures from our house, during and after, pictures of my personal belongings that he left in the apartment laundry room, pictures of when we were happy together, I had no pictures of physical abuse, pictures of his ID and birth certificate because I kept all documents, copy of all the other bills in the house, 3 affidavit from friends and a 7 page affidavit from myself that I cried writing. I’ve been through hell and back but I never gave up I kept on fighting even when I was almost homeless, I found people that genuinely cared and helped me. I prayed and prayed and prayed some more, I can’t count how many times I’ve started praying and I cried until the words can’t come out. For those still going through it, don’t give up your victory is coming. If I can do it you can do it too, just fight! I now have my own apartment, I bought my car this year, I have a job which allows me to work from home for the rest of the year, I’m in a good relationship now, I’m pregnant with my first child at 31 and super excited. My journey as just began. 2 years ago if someone told me I would be where I am right now I would tell me they are lying. 

     

    Sorry for the long message I pray everyone will be victorious in their endeavors. 

     

    VAWA, Part 20

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    1 hour ago, Godschild said:

    Hey Beautiful people,

    I just had my I-485 interview based on approved VAwA and I think God answered my prayer today. The officer was extremely nice, kind and respectful. For everyone that’s worried (like I was), go with confidence. You have nothing to be afraid of with interviews. It’s mostly the yes or no questions. She asked if I was still married and copy of divorce papers. It was straight forward and my attorney felt like she was pleasant ### well. She said she’d review my file but my attorney should be getting card in the mail in 4-6 weeks. I pray and know we’ll all succeed with getting our green cards. I’ll keep everyone updated when I get my green card in hand. Totally time 1yr and 9 months from the date I-360 was filed (Jan 2019), but initial I-485 held from Aug 2018 filing with ex. I hope this gives everyone hope like I got. Thank you @sandranj and @Stillwinning!!!😊 for the responses to my questions. You may not like the answer they give, but they give you facts and truth. There are more to thank and you all know who you are. 

    Where did you have your interview in NY? 

    VAWA, Part 20

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    32 minutes ago, Patientlyawaiting said:

    You did a great job not sitting around waiting. How long did it take before you got a response from the Ombudsman office? I just submit the for for an inquiry.  Thanks

    Tbh I think it took a month because of everything that’s going on right now.  I remember in the past I contacted them about something n it look no more than two weeks. 

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