Mish20

Hi guys, I just want to tell you about my experience traveling with Advance Parole.
I went to my home country on February 24 to March 8, 2022. On my return, I was stopped at the airport in my country by the airline representative and asked to wait while they verify with border officials in the USA that my document was valid. Upon entering the US, I was taken to secondary inspection as expected. I was not asked any questions at all. I was told to have a seat. After 10 minutes, I was called and handed my passport and advance parole document and told 'welcome home'..
GOD BLESS AMERICA.

Sunday means that it's time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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THE OLD SNAKE AND THE DOCTOR
 
A old snake visited his doctor and said, "I need something for my eyes -- I can’t see very well these days."
 
The doctor fixed him up with a pair of glasses and told him to return in two weeks.
 
The snake returned in two weeks and told the doctor that he was very depressed.
 
"Why are you depressed?" asked the doctor.  "Didn’t the glasses help you?"
 
"The glasses are fine, Doc," said the snake dejectedly.  "The thing is, I just discovered that, for the past two years, I've been living with a garden hose."
 

I just came to say thank you all. I became a citizen last week and I feel the blessings 🙌.  I wish everyone the best.
 

Sunday means time for our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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NEW INCARNATION
 
A man and his wife agreed that whichever of them died first would attempt to contact the other from the next world.
 
The man died first.  One evening, as the wife sat quietly reading, she heard her husband's voice.  "Honey, is that you?" she exclaimed.
 
"It is," said the voice.
 
"You kept your promise!  Tell me about the next world!" said the wife excitedly.
 
"Well, the skies are blue, the clouds are white and fluffy, and I have all the green grass to eat that I could ever ask for."
 
"Grass?" said the wife.  "You never wanted to eat grass."
 
"I know," said the voice.  "But now I'm a bull in Montana!"
 

Hi folks, my status for I-360 has changed Friday 01/13 to my new card is being produced. I believe my vawa is approved. I responded to an RFE 4 months ago. It's been a long journey and God has answered my prayers. Below is my timeline.
 
Have a pending asylum since 2014 and got married in 2015. Submitted i130 and i485 but was denied Mars 2020 because ex wife withdrew the application. With all abuse poof
 
-applied i-360 and i-485 April 2020
-first RFE August 2020 for i-360 
-Second RFE June 2022
-Responded to 2nd RFE September 2022
-Got new card mailed Friday 13 2022.
 
Question: Is It a good idea to withdraw my asylum application still pending since 2014? I paid a lawyer years ago to remove but he never did. Haven't attended any asylum interview . Things have changed back home. I Haven't been in my country of origin since 9 years and i would love to go this year. I already have AP approved. I appreciate any answer to this.
 
Lastly, just want to thank all the contributors in this group for sharing their experiences and giving hope to people like me. God bless and ease the process for all.
 

Wednesday means that it's time for our approval-evoking*, good-news-prompting* Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
                    *if correlation = causation
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THE BLONDE HUNTERS
 
Two blonde girls decided to go on a hunting trip to see what it was all about.
 
After a few days of camping, they finally shot a deer and were dragging it by the rear legs back to the truck.  However, the antlers kept getting stuck in the mud.
 
One blonde said to the other, "This is tough, but we have only about a mile left to reach the truck."
 
Another hunter happened upon them, saw their dilemma, and told them, "If you drag the deer the other way, the antlers won't stick in the mud."
 
The blondes gave it a try, and it worked!  The first blonde said, "That hunter was right!  This way is a lot easier."
 
The second blonde said, "It sure is, but now we're two miles from the truck."
 

It is Wednesday -- time for our hilarious, tension-relieving Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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THE RUDE CUSTOMER

A man entered a restaurant and was seated.  All of the waitresses were gorgeous.  A particularly beautiful waitress came to his table and said, "What would you like, sir?"

He looked at the menu, looked at her, and answered, "A quickie."

The waitress walked away in disgust.  After regaining her composure, she returned and asked again, "What would you like, sir?"

Again the man looked at her and answered, "A quickie."
 
This time, her anger took over.  She reached out and slapped him across the face with a resounding "SMACK!" and stormed away.

A man sitting at the next table leaned over and whispered, "Uh, pal, I think it's pronounced 'quiche.'"
 

Wednesday means time for our highly hilarious and approval-evoking Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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THE MUGGER AND THE BLOND FIGHTER
 
One night, a blond man walking home was set upon by a masked robber.  Although the victim wasn't exactly a martial-arts specialist, he immediately decided to fight back.
 
With arms flailing about, the two men engaged in a fierce battle and rolled around on the sidewalk in full view of passers-by, kicking and spitting and screaming in rage.
 
Despite putting up a tremendous fight, the blond victim was eventually overpowered and pinned down.  He raised in hands in tired defeat, and the robber wearily turned him around and searched his pockets for the treasure that he had defended so strongly.
 
The robber searched the man everywhere, but he found nothing more than a single quarter.
 
"Hey, man -- did you put up such a crazy fight just for THAT?" asked the robber, gasping for breath.
 
"You can't have it!" shouted the man.
 
"You're a crazy person -- get lost!" said the bewildered robber.
 
"Oh, you just want the quarter -- I thought you were after the $5,000 I've got in my shoe." 
 

so the response from Congressman was the attachment of the copy of undelivered notice (which appeared to be prima facia notice). And this prima facia notice was also mailed to me couple weeks after the congressman's response. So USCIS reacted faster to the congressman's request rather than to my e-request))

Our last joke (if correlation = causation) resulted in approvals!  In hopes of more, here on Sunday is our Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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A POLITICIAN IN THE VILLAGE
 
A politician visited a small village and asked what the residents' needs were.
 
"We have two basic needs, honorable sir," replied the villager leader.  "First, we have a hospital, but no doctor."
 
On hearing this, the politician brought out his phone, spoke for a while, and told them not to worry, because a doctor would be there tomorrow.
 
He asked for the second problem.
 
"Second, sir, there is no cellphone reception anywhere in this village."
 

Yee-HAAAAA!   
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Yee-HAAAAA!   
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Yes. 
Applied I360,I765,I131 and 485 - August 2020
 Received prima facie - August 2020
 Received receipt - October 2020
 Received work permit/AP - February 2021
Biometric submitted - April 2021
Apply for EAD renewal - Feb 2022
 I360 Approved - December 2022
 
 

I’m so grateful for each and everyone on this thread especially @sandranj. My Vawa just got approved, I’m so happy that there’s a light a the end of this long tunnel. Keeping my fingers cross that my wait time for the interview is not as long. 

Jan 2020 filer and the wait is finally over. Thanks for all the emotional support this forum has offered bc it hasn't been easy!
Hang in there, friends, this too shall pass (این نیز بگذرد).
 
To god be the glory. 🙏
 
Application Type: I485, APPLICATION TO REGISTER PERMANENT RESIDENCE OR ADJUST STATUS

Your Case Status: Card/ Document Production

Everyone here has surely been on the edges of their seats, waiting for Wednesday's posts here.  Unfortunately (fortunately?), we were out of town and had unreliable computer access.  Accordingly, your Semiofficial Semiweekly VAWA-Thread Joke -- with highly applicable topic -- is presented on Thursday  :
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TIMING IS EVERYTHING
 
A few decades ago, 3 prisoners were sitting in a Soviet gulag.
 
One of them asked the two others, "What did you do to be put in here?"
 
The first one answered, "Well, I arrived late at the factory, so they accused me of slowing down the Revolution and the victory of the Proletariat."
 
The second one said, "Well, I arrived early at the factory, so they accused me of trying to embarrass my comrades."
 
The two turned to the prisoner who had asked the question.  "How about you, then?"
 
"Well, I arrived at the factory right on time, so they accused me of having a watch from the West."
 

Hi! 
I reached out to congresswoman in September, I followed up after 40 days and they said they hadn’t got a response and they would reach out again, then I got the medical request and the same day congress replied saying that they heard from USCIS saying they had sent it out a request to evidence. You are so close it has to be close by. What was the outcome of your congresswoman’s inquiry? 

It is Sunday -- time for our approval-evoking (if correlation = causation), good-news-prompting, or at least certainly hilarious Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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PICK-UP LINES IN ANCIENT ROME
 
I'm only repeating a query that dates back to the Chaldeans, but may I ask, what is your sign?
 
I think it was Pliny the Elder -- or was it Pliny the Younger? -- who first pioneered the concept of self-introduction by way of the purchase of a libation, and it is really in homage to him that I am moved to offer to buy you a drink.
 
Cicero phrased it best, and I am merely quoting the master when I am driven to remark, "Nice bosom."
 
Just as Aeneas inquired of Dido in Book Four of the Aeneid after stating his desire to install his obelisk in her temple of love, your place or mine?
 
In the deathless words of the great philosopher-emperor Marcus Aurelius, of course I will respect you in the morning.
 

Yesterday December 2nd I received a RFE for my medical examination to be mailed to USCIS! 
Case filed July 2019
I-360 Case approved in June 2021

Like Icarus...

Well you’ve done your due diligence and told her what the law says…you can’t grab her by the neck to refrain her from heading towards bricks…🤷🏻‍♀️ I mean if she believes she can fly, watch her!😏

Oh I did the month I moved but wasn’t sure I was doing the right thing because we’ve been so used to VSC’s umbilical cord ties lol 😆 it’s hard to break free. But I’m over it now. 

So it turns out that after you get your GC, you’re NOT required to go through VSC anymore in terms of updating address! They returned my package and instructed I’m free to up update it online. Just like they sent to you! So yeah..had to find that out for myself to be sure! Satisfied now!😊👍

Finally, after 34 months of Hell, some good news!


Timeline:

July 2019- Filed I-485/I-130/I-131/I-765

December 2019- Combo Card Received

January 2020- Interview Scheduled

February 2020- Filed I-360. Asked USCIS to hold I-485 in abeyance

March 2020- USCIS receives application

October 2020- File for renewal on I-765/I-131

February 2021 I-765 renewal approved. Somehow, I-131 renewal has been separated.

October 2021- Still no I-131 approval. File for 2nd I-765 renewal

February 2022- I-131 approved (16 Months Later!!) Paper Copy w/photo. Not Combo card

May 2022- RFE (Didn't submit Psychological Evaluation with my I-360, as (former) attorney said that a letter from my therapist was adequate.
 
August 2022- Correspondence has been received by USCIS (PsychEval)
 
September 2022- 2nd I-765 renewal approved (2 Year Validity)

And finally, today, November 30th 2022- I-360 'We Ordered Your New Card'

It's been a long long road with lots of worry, stress and anxiety. Now I can finally take a deep breath. Feels like the weight of the world has been lifted off my shoulders.

Thank you to everyone in this group for sharing your stories. It has given me something to stay strong throughout this difficult process.

For all those still waiting, I feel your pain. Your day will come soon, and you will feel the joy that I am feeling today!

It's Wednesday already, and time for our hilarious, spirit-lifting, approval-evoking (if correlation = causation) Semiweekly Semiofficial VAWA-Thread Joke:
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INVITING A FRIEND OVER
 
With no warning, a husband said to his wife, "Honey, I have invited a friend home for supper tonight."
 
The displeased wife replied, "What?  Are you crazy?  The house is a mess, I didn't have time to go shopping, all the dishes are dirty, and I don't feel like cooking a fancy meal tonight!"
 
The husband said, "I know all that."
 
"Then why in the world did you invite your friend for supper tonight?" asked the wife.
 
"The poor fool is thinking about getting married."
 

It's Sunday -- time for our hilarious Official Weekly VAWA-Thread Joke:
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THE FORCED BAPTISM
 
Nick's mother stopped for a moment as her son read the Bible to their cat.  "Isn't that sweet?" she said.
 
However, an hour later, she heard a terrible racket.  Running out the door, she found Nick trying to dunk the cat in a bucket of water.
 
"Nick, what are you doing?!" she cried.
"I'm baptizing Muffin," he said.
"But cats don't like to be in water."
"Then he shouldn't have joined my church!"