Hope4me

Hello Fam, I have been waiting since Feb 2020. I have decided to go the route of writ of mandamus as I have exhausted my options (congress person/senator, submitted FBI background check from a vendor, filled out an of our processing time form). I recall there was an extensive thread on writ of mandamus a while ago. I'd appreciate if someone can share or just tell me what I should be wary of.

Please do you have any recommendations or know of any? Will be state or federal background checks?

I have looked for that post and I am unable to find it. What I am actually looking for is what agency/office can conduct such checks for me. My VAWA is pending since Feb 2020 and congressperson and senator inquiries says background/security checks. Please tag me if you find that post. Thanks fam.

Oh yes, I think I saw that sometime ago too. I will absolutely take that chance. Thanks again.

Thank you so much. As a quick follow-up, congressional inquiry for my VAWA (since Feb 2020) received response of ongoing security checks as at October 2023. Is there anything else I can do at this time?

And yes, I am fine. I returned to the country on December 27 at midnight via ATL and barely spent 5mins in secondary before my name was called and my passport handed back to me. If you are reading this and needed a sign to make that trip, this is it. It's my second time using AP in 2 years, and it makes me want to plan a summer trip. Happy new year family...may it be an approval filled 2024.

Hello fam, I am about to make an international trip AGAIN using my AP. Just checking to confirm there have been no surprises lately with returning to the country. I did not apply for asylum and my combo card is valid until May 2024. VAWA pending since Feb 2020. I will appreciate if someone can tell me anything else I should know/check before leaving. Happy holidays to you all.

Apologies for the late response. I received an RFE and I responded last July (2022) after which I received an update that USCIS will continue working on my case. Since then....radio silence. I am not much worried anymore because using my AP, I travelled home last December/Jan this year. With my work authorization, I secured a great job in 2021 and even just earned a promotion. I also applied for a visa to Canada which was approved (for 3 years) late January this year and it gives me much strength, like worst case scenario, I head there...lol. However, all of these has solidified my confidence that everything will work out fine. You too can improve on what I have done. Cheers fam!