On 10/10/2021 at 9:39 AM, Mira20 said:

Guys!!!!! My I-360 was approved yesterday.

I am so happy. Getting closer to the end of this long  journey. Thank you everyone on this platform., you guys are the BEST!!

 

I-360, I-485 was received  Nov 8 2019

RFE for good moral character was received Dec 11 2019

RFE response was received Feb 4 2020

First PF was sent to me March 2020

PF renewal was not sent to me automatically but I applied for it around May 2021

 

Congratulations🥳 I know that feeling of happiness 😊

On 9/27/2021 at 10:52 PM, DmytriiD said:

Hi Community,

My I-485 got approved today without interview and I wanted to thank all of you who gave me pieces of advise and information during this VAWA journey.

I wanted to share my timeline and advise for those who currently is surfing through here and looking for info:

 

August 25, 2018 - US Entry on a K-1 Visa

September 14, 2018 - Marriage

September 28, 2018 - I-485 Application (together with EAD+AP)

October 2, 2018 - NOA 1 I-485 (biometrics took place 3 weeks later)

January 2019 - EAP+AP approved

April 2019 - Divorce

April 24, 2019 - I-360 Application (applied with a lawyer, but moving forward acted on my own without lawyer's help)

September 2019 - Sent in more evidence on my own by reading this forum (I think my lawyer didn't include those docs on purpose in order to get RFE and charge me more). Please note that I sent in more evidence on my own without receiving a request for it twice total (once divorce paperwok and another time police clearances and my birth certificate).

3 times extended EAD + AP while waiting for I360 decision based on still pending I485.

May 24, 2021 - I360 Case Was Approved

August 2021 - I485 Request for updated medicals (my original medicals expired 1 months prior to this request)

September 27, 2021 - I485 Approval (Card being Produced status)

 

To all of you who is reading - I think very important for you to know that you are allowed to submit evidence for your I360 case (if you think your case is missing something) on your own without a lawyer. I only used an attorney in the first place because I didn't know about VAWA at all and I needed urgent help. But after reading this forum even the attorney I worked with was telling me that I know too much and I could do it on my own, etc. After I read the case she prepared I found that there were multiple mistakes made with names of people, facts, dates etc etc (I had to send another letter to Vermont to just correct her mistakes) and also some docs needed for this case were missing, which I think my attorney didn't put there on purpose. Those docs are required for a decision on I360 for sure. So by not including it my attorney planned to get an RFE...and her contract with me would oblige me for another $1000 to reply to an RFE. So when I started reading this forum I took this under my complete control and figured that my attorney is acting against my best interest. Another GREAT piece to this story is that my attorney assistant once called me and said that the attorney is not honest and that she purposely is not doing things I asked her to do, purposely missed docs, purposely was not even providing me the copy of my case for a few weeks...and her assistant actually recommended me to report her to the board of attorneys which I didn't do yet, but I will now that my cases are all done and I do not need her anymore for anything at all. But yeah people please be careful with attorneys please - mine was basically trying to suck the moneys out without providing the best service possible.

Luckily for me from the beginning I refused to add my attorney to my I485 case and once I360 was approved we kind of are done already.

 

Summary: I485 took 3 years exactly and I360 took 2 years and 1 month.

Good luck to everyone who is still waiting, you will get there soon!

 

Congratulations hun🥳

10 hours ago, jack182 said:

How did you have to wait after submitting the rfe for medicals ? I’m in NYC

I submitted my medicals May 22nd and June 11th new card was being produced nyc.

On 8/31/2021 at 2:15 PM, Anujra said:

Hi everyone 

I am a silent reader and have been suffering in many ways like everyone here. It’s been so tiring, frustrating to wait and see no update after the case was received..

 

I received the notification today “new card is being produced” which I assume it’s the signal of the approval of my case. Hope I can see the official approval notice soon🙏🏻.

I’m sharing my timeline. 
 

I filed i-360, i-485 on October 3rd 2019.

(I don’t have PD since the ex was a US citizen)

3 PF.

8/31/2021 new card is being produced.

 

May all stay healthy.

Congratulations🥳🥳

22 hours ago, Sk N said:

so the officer finally ended reviewing it. smh ! vawa should really cut down the waiting time. It is a mental torture to wait for this 

It truly is, it will come to an end soon

On 8/20/2021 at 12:41 AM, Vale1 said:

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! 

33 months long wait... congratulations 🥳🥳🥳it will all be over soon😊

On 7/23/2021 at 10:27 PM, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

Except something changed that I do not know of, you wait 3yrs as a spouse to a USC and 5yrs if your spouse is a LPR before filing for citizenship!😊👍

Everytime I see you'll give the timeline to file for citizenship I laugh and shake my head because when I got my gc from my attorney she send me an email saying I am eligible in 5 years to file for citizenship and she made sure to add March 11th 2026. She's the one who filed my vawa she know I was married to a USC but she don't know am eligible to file in 3 years? Thank God I found this group you guys know alot more than half of these attorneys, good for her when she's waiting for me to file March 11th 2026 I will already be a US citizen God's willing😊

1 hour ago, Comforter said:

Hello everyone, I am very happy typing this. I have just been crying.  So this journey can end. I praise God. New card being produced today on my i485. No interview. Pd Jan 2019 Maimi field office. Thanks to everyone one here.i pray all the people awaiting good news will surely get too Thank you all

Congratulations to you my dear 💃🏾🍾🗽🥳celebration time.

3 hours ago, Apolo said:

Good evening VJ Family, i have an announcement to make, today i got the following update on my I-485

 

New Card Is Being Produced

On July 15, 2021, we ordered your new card for Receipt Number MS, and will mail it to the address you gave us. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address

 

I Don't know if im dreaming or it is real, still in shock can't believe that finally my I-485 is approved after 6 long years. I have a question can they deny my case once they approve it just a weird question just not use to have positive things happening to me for a long time  😮🥳😭 and also when can i expect my GC to be delivered ?

 

I want to say thank you to all your amazing people that were supportive and caring, you guys are amazing thank you @sandranj for all your help and support you are a blessing  sent from heaven, thank you @Stillwinning!!!😊 you are such a caring person @TBoneTX for always being on top and those amazing jokes and thank you to all of you you rock

 

Big congratulations to you🥳🎊💃🏾🍾🗽time to celebrate.

20 hours ago, asimove said:

Hi 

i didn't receive my latter in mail

i just check, and thank God my case is approved

what i do now

how to get this latter

 

and what card they are talking about, mail me on May 3rd

please help

thanks

 

 

June 4, 2021 Case Was Approved

May 3, 2021 The Post Office delivered your new card to the address you gave us.

April 30, 2021 The Post Office picked up mail containing your new card.

April 29, 2021 We mailed your new card your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant, directly to the address you gave us.

April 27, 2021 We ordered your new card.

August 2, 2018 We received your correspondence for Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

May 15, 2018 We received your response to our Request for Evidence for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant. Our Vermont Service Center office is working on your case again.

March 29, 2018 We mailed a request for additional evidence for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

October 6, 2017 We received your case and waived the filing fee for your Form I-360, Petition for Amerasian, Widow(er), or Special Immigrant.

Congratulations 🥳🥳🥳

Just now, Sharshar42 said:

Not sure why but that's what they call 26 Federal Plaza 

2 hours ago, Optimistic1986 said:

Why is it Bk though when the address is at downtown NY?

2 minutes ago, marcoisland777 said:

@Optimistic1986 thank so much, it is great that your case was transfered to local office, I get a feeling mine was also I will contact Congressman, and I am still in doubt if my field office is queens or manhattan, I live in Queens though

Contact your congressman they will be able to tell you exactly which office it's in.

52 minutes ago, Optimistic1986 said:

My VAWA was approved last July 2020 and my case was filed Sept 2018. The attached file below was the email I’ve received after my lawyer inquired about my case on Oct 2020. So that means it was transferred on April 2020 to local office right?? And at Manhattan? But my lawyer says it will be in Queens. 🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️🤷🏽‍♀️

No that's actually called the Brooklyn office, so when you check the processing time make sure to look for i-485 and Brooklyn NY.

4 hours ago, AJJU said:

Hello Friends, 

 

I haven't received any notification since March. How does the case transfer work do they update on USCIS site or just by mail ???? 

Am getting worried now if iv missed any mail from NBC.     Please help @Sarah @Stillwinning

 

1st Update

On March 18, 2021, we transferred your Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status, to another USCIS office. That office now has jurisdiction over your case. We sent you a notice that explains why we moved your case. Please follow the instructions in the notice. If you do not receive your notice by April 17, 2021, please go to www.uscis.gov/e-request to request a copy of the notice. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address.

 

2nd Update

In order to speed up your process we transferred your application to NATIONAL BENEFITS CENTER 648005 LEE'S SEMMIT MO  64064.

 

Once the case is transferred to NBC you don't receive any updates. NBC makes sure you have all the correct paperwork if your missing any usually birthpaper they will send you an RFIE for it. Once everything is there it goes to your local office and put in queue for interview/ final decision, if you did not submit your medicals yet you will receive an RFE for them. If you want to know exactly where the case is at this point you have to contact your congressman.

3 hours ago, Chei-360 said:

Thank you!!!

 

The Long Journey has finally come to an end... I am close to tears writing. This platform, the group of people here are the best, I got comfort in this group when i am down, when all hope is lost, but you kind words, everybody willing to answer question, share their experience kept me going. Thank you @sandranj @TBoneTX @Stillwinning!!!😊 @EVERYBODY 🙏

 

My green card delivered in the mail yesterday

 

Timeline

Sent package i36 i485 i765 : Dec 2018

RFE for good moral: Feb 2019

EAD: March 2019

No Prima Facie, long wait

RFE: April 2020

Responded: July 2020

EAD Reviewal July 2020

1 360 approval :Oct 2020

New i31 card: Nov 2020

i360 approval notice: Jan 2021

Case Transfer to NBC: January 2021

RFE for medical: Feb 2021

Long silence

RFE to send medical back was sent in March 2021 but never got the mil because it was sent to my old address

Thanks to congressman office, I got a copy on June 2nd in email

Printed it, medicals was over 60days, The doctor opened the envelope and signed another that then sealed the envelope, no ne medical done.

Sent back same day, June 2nd

Overnight delivery June 3rd

New Card being produce June 29

Case approve June 30

We mailed your card July 1

picked up by post office July 3rd.

Delivered in mail July 8.

 

I can't the chapter is finally over, Thank God. I wish everyone waiting best of luck, there shall be more approval soon, you all shall be favored.

By the way, I skipped @TBoneTX weekly jokes for almost 2 months because I was too sad to smile, I decided to read 2 weeks ago just to help my mood, same week my status changed, please keep the joke coming, someone might need it.😀

 

THANK YOU ALL

 

 

Congratulations God is amazing 🥳🍸💃🏾🎊

13 hours ago, MarSam701 said:

Good morning my Vawa family I am in tears😂😂😭😭 tears of joy, I feel like running skipping   praising the Lord   for what he has done for me he has set me free.

I did my interview in June 2021 has I stated in my previous thread, I  received rfe after interview for medical which uscis received June 23, 2021 and just now I can celebrate,  I can sing,  I can dance,  I can jump, I am screaming  my head off...my card is in production. 

Guys I know it is not an easy road .but God is in control and he will carry all of us through this journey with a positive out come..

I love you all @Stillwinning!!!😊, @Demise and everyone ..my heart❤ goes out to you all.

@TBoneTX keep those jokes coming .

Our God is an awesome God.💖💃

Congratulations 🗽💃🏾🍾🥳

1 hour ago, aquila said:

Hello family, I'm happy to inform everyone about the final good news.

 

Timeline:

I360,485,765 - received 02/17/2017

Rfe 360 for bona fide marriage - 03/2017

Rfe received - 04/2017(resent mostly same stuff again)

[Moved to another state - 07/2017]

Vawa I-485 interview - 03/2020 (old state field office)

Notification interview complete and case must be reviewed

I-360 Approval - 06/2020

Rfe 485 for birth certificate - 07/2020

Rfe received - 08/2020

Vawa I-485 notice for interview again in my current state field office on - 10/2020

I-485 interview - 12/16/20

Rfe 485 paystubs and employment letter 17th the next day

Rfe received at local office 12/28/20

NOID due to.........address history not in line and advised to file form 601 waiver - 03/18/21

NOID responded with form 601 receipt notice and received - 04/27/21

Case status changed on 485 to card in production on - 06/30/21 

 

I'm speechless, in tears and my heart is in shock. I just went on my knees to say a prayer for everyone in this journey. It's not over until it's over 

 

 “ Everything you are going through will soon make sense and you will look back and be thankful that everything happened the way it did. Trust the change that is taking  place in your life right now, even if it feels messy and scary. You are on the right track.” 

 

Handle VAWA stress like a dog would:  if you can't eat it or play with it, pee on it and walk away. ©Tx bone 2021😂😂

Congratulations🥳🥳long journey but thank God for the outcome 💃🏾🍾🎉🗽

57 minutes ago, BestChampion said:

Hello all,
 

My I-485 was approved yesterday  Thanks to everyone here for providing guidance and answering questions 😀😘❤️

Here is my timeline. My local office is Dallas, Texas. 

Dec 2018 - I-360/I-485/I765/I-131 filed 
June 2020 - RFE (Police clearance from home country)
June 2020 - Sent mail to USCIS with required docs
Nov 2020 - VAWA approved
Jan 2021 - Case moved to local office.
May 2021 - Case is ready to be scheduled for interview. But USCIS scheduled it in different state where my attorney is. Attorney contacted USCIS asking to reschedule in Dallas
June 2021 - Interview rescheduled in Dallas for June 25th
June 25, 2021 - New card is being produced
June 28, 2021 - Case is approved for I-485
 

Interview went about 30 min
- No VAWA questions asked. 
- Asked questions from I-485 - Yes or No and Bio. related
- Asked about my arrival/departure dates to/from USA
- Asked about divorce date and my current marital status
- Asked if I am currently employed
- Only took medical envelope. No other docs asked.
 

The officer took my biometrics and said my status will change by end of day. Status changed to card is being produced in 3 hrs.

Feel free to ask if any of you have any questions. 

 

Good luck everyone!!! ✌️

Congratulations🥳🎉🍾

7 hours ago, Tyo said:

My Vawa was finally approved after I got my C31 card since January 2020… I’m so happy, thanks for all the encouragements. The next thing is 1485, hopefully soon. March 2018 filer 

Congratulations 🥳🥳

11 hours ago, Blunt said:

Hello house my i360 says new card is been produced,please what does that mean ? I can’t wait to get my green card and join the USA military cause that’s my goal in life since I was born into ghetto in Africa ,once I become this my goal in life is fulfilled ..please tell me what’s going on ..what does it mean that new card has been produced on my i360 ..thanks 

Yes yes am so happy for you @Blunt congratulations 🙌🏽

12 hours ago, Aidan 85 said:

Afternoon all

got a rfe few weeks ago for to post medical in posted them 2 weeks ago and today status online has changed to new card been produced I’m hoping that means green card I’m in New York office

 

Congratulations 🥳🥳🍾🗽

1 hour ago, Jennifer90 said:

Hello ,

 

On May 28, 2021, we transferred your Form I-485 to NBC , does anyone know it will stay at NBC or when will go to next step?

 

Thank you!

NBC check your file to make sure all the correct documents is there if your missing anything for example birth paper they will send you an RFE for it. Once all correct documents are there they will send your file to your local office,  which will wait in queue for and interview or final decision. If you did not submit your medicals yet the io at the local office will send an RFE for it. The only way to know if its at your local office is through your congressman thats what I did i contacted my congressman who was able to tell me its at my local office and which office exactly.

32 minutes ago, Bessly said:

Am in the same situation. Mine is expiring next week and am thinking of going through my congress person as my lawyer has been saying be patient for the last 3 months and now HR at work have starting asking that I submit a  new card since the one in file will be expiring soon. Do you think reaching my congress person is a good idea since I have a lawyer but he is not willing to do anything

My green card is approved and its at my lawyer's office and my EAD is still saying case updated to show fingerprints. If you applied for c09 there's 180 days extension just take the receipt to your employer you should be fine.

9 hours ago, Valerie899 said:

👋🏼 Hello everyone, I don’t usually log in much here, 😭 but this group was the first one I came up when I started my journey with Vawa back in 2018, I did it alone, no lawyer just a 23 year girl with hopes on the ground in life in hope of a better future, was in abusive marriage and felt worthless in a country where she could absolutely do nothing. I was dependent on my abuser and I hated it because I was living hell, and God knows all the stress and struggle I endured, but thru this hard time, it made me stronger much more than that girl that started Vawa, and relying on this website was my only hope with the future I wanted and desired but couldn’t have, but thanks to God, the waiting is over 🙌🏼 and I couldn’t thank him enough for my struggles and the ups and downs. Yes this is a piece of card but this represents more than that, its my freedom , the freedom I always wanted but couldn’t have. 
My timeline is:

I-360- May 1, 2018

I- 765, I-485- June 18, 2018

Ist Ead- April 2019

Vawa approved- December 13, 2019

I-485 fingerprints- August 19, 2020

RFE medicals- May 19, 2021

I-485 New card- June 15, 2021

I-485- Approved- June 16, 2021

 Best wishes and luck to everyone else 🙌🏼✊🏼🎈 and we are not alone , this group helped me alot in giving me hope and thanks to everyone! Specially @Stillwinning!!!😊 because she was always optimistic every time I posted something new 😭✊🏼  You have a golden heart ♥️ Thanks 😊 

 

Congratulations dear🥳🥳🥳🍾🗽