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Don’t feel discouraged quite yet. Vawa still has relatively high chances of approval, imho.
in addition, you never know why the cases have been denied. Maybe they have been withdrawn/abandoned? Maybe an applicant decided to get married and file through their new spouse? Maybe their marriage was ridiculously fake? You never know.
 
based on my personal experience, here is my advice that no one asked for: please, do NOT purposely look up denied cases, since this will make you overthink and stress out like crazy for no reason. Of course it’s good to know which mistakes not to make, but don’t focus on this too much, please. Not worth it. 
 
 

looking forward to replies if someone can help..when was your vawa approved?
 

congratulations, this is great!  God is good! so happy for you
can you please share when did you send your i693, and when did it arrive to uscis?  and how long did it take from the moment your i693 arrived to uscis to get your i485 approved?
I received a i693 rfe for my i485, I sent it and arrived to uscis on last week dec 9th, I am wondering how long it takes for the queens office to approve it once they have my i693, please let me know

1. The Waiver is that relief for the ground of inadmissibly.  The Waiver is the final step to adjudicate your I-485. The Waiver is the final decision at the discretion of the officer if a Waiver of inadmissibility is denied you are inadmissible your I-485 will be denied.  RFE are sent when the waiver is missing and your I-693 form does not contain a blanket waiver for the Covid-19 Vaccine.
Applicant can proceed with USCIS I-290B to request consideration. 
Waiver under religious beliefs is accepted and will be consider and analyze by the officer and is at his discretion. Please read the Chapter 3 of USCIS for more https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-9-part-d-chapter-3 
* USCIS mentioned The applicant has to demonstrate that he or she opposes vaccinations in all forms; the applicant cannot “pick and choose” between the vaccinations. The fact that the applicant has received certain vaccinations but not others is not automatic grounds for the denial of a waiver. Instead, the officer should consider the reasons provided for having received those vaccines. * Applicant have to clarify with reasons why received others vaccine but not the covid-19. The religious belief or moral conviction must be sincere and explaining. Hope this help.  I think many applicant can get this waiver approved if it is well elaborated and explain to USCIS.
 

The adjudication of the waiver is seperate.  They will notify you of denial of the waiver.  You will most likely receive a RFE for the medical, and then if it is not submitted with the required information then it will be denied.  The only problem with the denial of the waiver, is that you will have to pay for your medical twice.  

Thanks for the reply. 
If the denial of the waiver is not always systematic, then it's good for people to know, so that they can also try it. If it passes, good. If it doesn't, then you can do the vaccine shot. For it's always better to try the option where you feel more comfortable with your conscience.
I know, few people try this Covid-19 waiver option. I will definitely be among those few if needed and see how it goes. 

Will they simply denied the I-485  just because your waiver was not approved?
Will they not first, send to you a notice of intent to denied (NOD), stipulating the fact of medical admissibility due to Covid-19 vaccine?
By so doing, allowing you to correct the inadmissibility and got the vaccine !?
Let's those who have gone through this process say something. For as far as I know, waiver under religious basis of this covid vaccin is legal and under is the current law. 

Very very helpful, thank you. I did not get a decision other than that it’s not moved from original case to VAWA. 

I would advise you to do medicals because they asked me for medicals and my medicals were still valid.

If you want to be exempt from the Covid-19 Vaccine Please consider this  is another layer of process, you must submit a Waiver I-601 based on religious beliefs or moral convictions, along with I-693 form and this waiver is at the discretion of the officer to granted, your I-485 will not be process until the I-601 waiver exemption is granted. If it is denied your case will be denied for medical inadmissibility.  I have not seen no one who have gone this road yet, but if you do please keep us posted. 

No, I don't know anybody, but I was curious how they would look at it 

Hi MGJ_NY 
Where you called to redo your medical or was your previous one still in date after the changed the validity of them? I will be thinking of you November 17 ✨

Hi,
I’m 2019 October filer and recently received the i-360 approval letter on 10/13/2021. My i-485 status has changed today to “case transferred to another office”.
 
when did you get the 693 def notice?

OMG!!! Guys, I posted 2 days ago that my local office received my medicals and today I got a new card is being produced under my I-485 application. I still can’t believe it. My local office is Miami, FL.
thank you everyone who took the time to answer questions, offer support and prayers for all of us. I’ll post my complete timeline over the weekend!!! 
once again, Thank you!!

Hi everyone. I can't believe that I am writing this, but it is real. I thought it will never happen. I got an interview notice for I 485 after VAWA approval recently. Hopefully this will end soon and I will go on with my life. I can't find any information, how is interview process for i485 after VAWA approval? What should I bring with me? If I have kids listed in VAWA case, but they are abroad, do I need their original birth certificates? I am lost, overwhelmed and can't wait for interview day coming.
Thanks in advance for responce everyone. I am so glad I found this group, even I am not active poster here.

The fiscal year of immigration end in 5 days hopefully we see some new approvals

Family, 
I was sure this moment would never happen for me but… a notification with “new card is being produced” was sent tonight!! After 1004 days my Vawa was approved without any RFE. Applied on November 19 2018. Exactly 33 months. 
im so happy and relieved. 
now waiting for approval notice and a new card. Hope these next steps would be faster than ever! 

I am on the same boat just few steps ahead.
March 2021 - VAWA Approved
March -2021 Case moved to new office.
 
I filled in NY , My local office is Long Island.
 
I send request online and i got email about 10 days after submitting request.

Hi Everyone! 
 
Sharing my timeline for anyone who may need it
July 2019 Filer 
November 2019 - EAD 
May 2021 - C31 EAD
June 2021 - VAWA Approved 
July 2021 - Case Move to Local Office 
 
Anyone else just like me? 💓

Hi Everyone! 
 
Sharing my timeline for anyone who may need it
July 2019 Filer 
November 2019 - EAD 
May 2021 - C31 EAD
June 2021 - VAWA Approved 
July 2021 - Case Move to Local Office 
 
Anyone else just like me? 💓

Hi Everyone! 
 
Sharing my timeline for anyone who may need it
July 2019 Filer 
November 2019 - EAD 
May 2021 - C31 EAD
June 2021 - VAWA Approved 
July 2021 - Case Move to Local Office 
 
Anyone else just like me? 💓

Hi Everyone! 
 
Sharing my timeline for anyone who may need it
July 2019 Filer 
November 2019 - EAD 
May 2021 - C31 EAD
June 2021 - VAWA Approved 
July 2021 - Case Move to Local Office 
 
Anyone else just like me? 💓

Brilliant News!🎉 Congratulations!

Brilliant News!🎉 Congratulations!

Brilliant News!🎉 Congratulations!