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Congratulations!

2, 4 : Per USCIS https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/forms/i-765instr.pdf : If the card we issued to you contains incorrect information that is not attributed to our error, you must submit a new Form I-765 and filing fee, unless you have a pending Form I-485 and paid the Form I-485 filing fee. If you did not pay the appropriate Form I-485 filing fee because your filing fee was waived or you are exempt from paying it, you must pay the Form I-765 filing fee or request that the filing fee be waived. You must include the card containing the error when you submit the new Form I-765. If the card we issued to you contains incorrect information that is attributed to our error, you do not need to file a new Form I-765 and filing fee. Instead, you must submit a letter explaining the error, along with the card containing the error to the service center or National Benefits Center that approved your last Form I-765. 6. The renewal should be for 2 years, my initial one was for 1 year only. Looks like this is the case.

Congratulations! This thread is producing a lot of good vibes 😎

Thank you. I was just telling another member of this forum the other day about how painful the waiting is..So much stress and uncertainty. Well, we are one step closer than we were yesterday Good news are coming. Wish you all the best!

Hi, I’ve had a pretty tough bona-fide RFE, so I can chime in on that part. What can help is writing a new affidavit that covers your relationship story from the beginning to end by adding more details. Be as descriptive as possible but stay to the point. You can also ask your friends to write affidavits if they have witnessed your relationship. The affidavits must prove that you got married because you loved your spouse and wanted to spend the rest of your lives together. write a separate document explaining 1 by 1 why you don’t have some things that they are asking you for. “We did not have a joint lease because .. We did not have a bank account together because.. xyz “ If you can explain it here, you can explain it to USCIS

I haven’t heard back from them yet. Planning on inquiring again shortly.

Mine took over 4 months. It moved to the local office immediately after a congressional inquiry.

Hi All, I’ve been looking at my FOIA request from some time ago and noticed about 10 blank pages that USCIS concealed from me. I see that they hid some financial records etc, which is understandable, but I cannot figure out what is hiding behind those blank pages. does anyone have a clue?

Very possible that this is indeed an RFE for medicals (and/or sth else, if e.g. you haven’t submitted your birth certificate etc.) Yay! Looks like you are getting close 😁 What’s your FO, if you don’t mind answering?

Good luck! Wish you all the best.

Totally understandable. And I am very sorry that you’ve had to go through this. Your lawyer will not let the IO dig into your VAWA like that and ask details about abuse. They might ask bona-fide marriage questions, so be mentally prepared. This is the last hard step. After your interview is over, you won’t have to talk about this again.

Yay! I am sincerely happy for you! Your journey is about to be over! Congratulations! ❤️❤️❤️ as for questions about asylum/VAWA, you kind of never know. I’ve asked my lawyer the same question and he stated that it really depends on the IO. Some do and some don’t. Based on experience of ppl who I know, going with the lawyer always works better. So if you have this opportunity, take it without any doubt. Good luck!

USCIS states : You are not required to file the Form I-693 at the same time you file Form I-485. While some applicants intend to bring their completed Form I-693 to their interview, some applications may not require an interview. https://www.uscis.gov/i-693

If you send medicals after submitting your 485 separately, yes, per USCIS, it might delay the process. I don’t know how. USCIS states that it does, though. Maybe, they are having problems with putting all separately-mailed docs together, idk. Maybe it interferes with their setup workflow. Some medical deficiency notices even say DO NOT MAIL THE DOCUMENTS AT THIS TIME : Mailing the documents before receiving one of the notices referenced may delay your case. If you are submitting a 485 after VAWA is approved, attaching medicals to it right away might be beneficial. USCIS has mentioned that on their Twitter a month or two ago (it was a general, not VAWA-related statement, obviously). I did not submit my medical 3 years ago with the 485, because I knew it would expire before USCIS had a chance to get to it.

Congratulations!

No. In fact, doing so might delay the process. You need to wait for an RFE or interview notice.

From what I have been explained, NBC checks whether something is missing (e.g. medicals ) and pre-processes cases before they can be sent to FOs. Once everything looks good on their end, they forward a file to a local FO for further processing (that’s where your application will actually be reviewed. The FO also determines whether an interview is required or not).

Btw, since we are talking about not being able to marry before VAWA is approved, has anyone PERSONALLY know someone who got married AFTER 360’s approval but. BEFORE their AOS interview? I see some lawyers (including mine) being hesitant to confirm that the AOS interview will go well if the one remarries before the interview. While USCIS policies clearly state that marrying after 360’s approval will not have any effect on 485, what happens in reality might differ.

You can’t: Your Form I-360 will be denied if you re-marry prior to the approval of the Form I-360. Remarriage after the Form I-360 has been approved will not affect the validity of the petition. https://www.uscis.gov/humanitarian/abused-spouses-children-and-parents/questions-and-answers-abused-spouses-children-and-parents-under-the-violence-against-women-act-vawa

Good luck! Keep us posted!

Oh, so that’s not even an inquiry about 360, right? Then he might not even figure it out. No, I highly doubt that USCIS will attach the form. They will probably say something like “Thx for inquiring on the form XXX” and some general statement about your case status. He can’t sabotage your immigration case, no one will listen to what the abuser got to say. He can cry all he wants, but his opinion is still irrelevant.

Ok, I see. Well, at least he won’t be able to get to you. as for the belongings, the only thing left is to wait and see what happens and how he will react. That is unfortunate. I am sorry. The main thing,though, is that this will not affect your case. Material things, on the other hand, can be restored.

Do you still live together? if not, does the abuser know where you live now? I mean, he will probably open the letter and will see your case number etc. I do not believe that their response will include details of your statement, but I might be mistaken. The fact that he will know your case # will not change much/help him with anything, so I wouldn’t worry about it unless it results in him trying to contact/threat you etc. If the later happens, call the police asap. And contact your congressperson to ask what the heck is going on. This is not ok, to say the least.

There’s nothing you can do to change your past. You happened to fall in love with a wrong person. This is just a human thing. But you have been able to survive it, you are very strong and not many people have this type of strength. Do not let him take any more years, even days, of your life. You live in a country full of opportunities.No matter how hard it is, it’s time to think about YOU, about what you can do to settle here. You will win you VAWA case and get a green card. Do not let this situation ruin everything. You have left him. From now on, it’s about what’s best for you. You might not be able to affect the outcome of the court hearing, but you can make yourself a promise to do everything you can to live a better life. One step at a time. Sometimes it’s all we can do. ❤️

You will be ok. Nobody is denying your case/ saying anything about this situation yet. He hasn’t even won the court yet. Wait for your Vawa to be approved and then go from there. If they issue you an RFE for abuse (big IF), provide what you have just listed. Get a good mental evaluation. As long as YOU have enough credible evidence, everything will be fine. Nothing bad has happened yet with your VAWA case. I understand that being treated this way is extremely frustrating and you do not deserve to go through this. But, please, do not overthink this too much quite yet. We are here for you. Don’t let that a* drive you crazy. Let’s kindly ask @sandraj to chime in. Sandra, could provide some insight regarding 777-777 ‘s situation , please? Thank you.