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Did you end up filing 824 for a duplicate?

1 hour ago, Family said:

Perhaps you can look at it this way, follow to join on a VAWA is for kids separated from parent , but nothing Needed  to “ study case or background “..beneficiaries already designated in the USCIS  petition approval stage and security checks done at consulate …so YOUR process no more or less complex…
 

For expedite request to work , you need to ask USCIS and see if YOUR reasons are within criteria…and even get a chance and venue to appeal an expedite denial .

I think you tried USCIS expedite, if I recall correctly…what did you list as qualifying emergency/hardship from their “ list”?

 

At least follow to join is adding new info and a new person to an approved petition , regardless of how old they are. I understand if it takes more than 6 months. But to just release an already approved petition for the same person, no new info added, Or printing a duplicate notice? Now that’s a ridiculous wait 

6 hours ago, HustlingStill said:

To transfer your approval to nbc why will it get denied by congress? can you explain? 

NVC national visa center 

USCIS denied the request of the Congressperson to forward my approval to the national visa center faster. They said processing 824 is case by case basis and I have to wait 12 months processing time at Vermont. Sucks I’m waiting in line which taking more than 12 months for other 824 filers who are mostly requesting a notice duplicate. It’s ridiculous how long 824 takes for minor requests. 
 

I would understand if it’s follow to join, because they have to study the case and beneficiary’s back ground, but taking over a year for a duplicate or forwarding already approved petition to the NVC doesn’t make any sense 

Hi fam 

ive been waiting on 824 for so long and no approval yet. I contacted the congressperson and USCIS responded that the processing time is 12 months and that’s how Long it will take to process this form. 
 

ive been waiting for so long for the i360 approval and now I have to wait another year or more just to forward my approval to the NVC is just not reasonable, then I still have to wait for the NVC process and the embassy which might take another year. So frustrating that 824 is making this long delay for no reason since my petition has already been approved 

 

people have to wait 12-40 months for minor things such as a duplicate and forwarding approval is insane. 
 

is there anyway I can have this approval moved to the NVC faster? Expedite by Congressperson was denied. Do you guys think contacting ombudsman office would help? 
 

Anyone filed I-824 at Vermont service center this year 2022 and got approved? 
 

transferring approved petition to the NVC 

On 7/29/2022 at 12:12 PM, cararyn said:

Long story short, my husband wants to go home to his country for a bit but we don't have his AP or Green card yet. I know that if he leaves without receiving either, we are abandoning the AOS application altogether. If in the future he wants to come again, does that mean we have to fill out the I-130 form and start all over? The weird thing would be that we have a marriage license from the US. Not sure if that would make a difference or not. Thank you. 

He can request to go through consular processing 

I honestly don’t recommend leaving without an AP, it takes so long and so much money to do this overseas. I’m in this situation right now and I hate being stuck abroad while my life is on hold back in the States for 3 years now  

On 7/31/2022 at 7:10 PM, Adejay said:

Hi guys, I paid all NVC fee. I completed the DS260 form, but I'm unable to see where to upload civil document and affidavit of support.
What do you think is wrong? What can I do to rectify this?

NB: This case is based on I-824 approved by USCIS.

 

I cant see where to click to upload the civil and financial documents. 

 

What’s ur timeline for 824? 
 

Is this based on an approved i30? Or i360?

On 8/1/2022 at 12:43 PM, Rhema1 said:

That is what I thought, because the first one submitted is currently expired. 

If it happens to be the case, does Covid-19 vaccines still mandatory?

I sincerely doesn't want to do it. Any way out?

Someone can inbox me if he or she has any way out concerning the Covid-19 vaccine. 😔😔😔

Yes unfortunately Covid vax is still mandatory 

Hi @Pinkrlion

Hope you are doing great fam. 
 

Do you have an idea what kind of questions your family was asked at the embassy for their immigration visa interview? 
 

I only found questions regarding IV interviews for regular i30 cases, nothing regarding VAWA related interview questions 

1 hour ago, Zzz___1 said:

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. 

Thank you, this is reassuring ❣️ Yes I’m glad at least this was about the I-824, the Congressperson’s office wrote the receipt number in their letter but it will just show as “action on an approved petition” 

Just now, Royal Seed said:

  My guess is that USCIS sent you one of those generic letters that don't always answer your questions. Generally, they don't respond to inquiries, even when they are made by petitioners, so there is no need to worry.  

The lady that contacted me said that they just mailed them the processing time which is 11.5 months. But I’m worried that they also attached the form I submitted to the Congress office containing a letter with details of the case 😖💔

2 minutes ago, Zzz___1 said:

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.

 

The issue is all my belongings are still in the house because we still haven’t finalized the divorce and I’m stuck overseas processing my case.

and him trying to sabotage the process of my case is a worrisome. I don’t understand the Congress office isn’t careful with such info and now this might cause an issue with my attorney as well since she has been trying to help me stay safe and process my case without issues with my spouse 

Hi fam, 

I have an issue, I contacted the Congress person to check on the status of the i-824 form and they sent a physical mail to my house address where my abuser lives instead of sending me an email or my safe address even tho I provided them with attorney’s office as my safe address 
 

I don’t know what to do or what information this mail might contain as of my case receipt number, my statement, and the type of case I have with USCIS. (Luckily this is a 824 form instead of the original 360)

 

it’s really annoying that they sent a mail to the address even tho I stated that I would like to be contacted by email and provided them with an email. I’m worried and this now added to the stress of waiting for the approval 
 

I don’t know what to do, I’m worried he will receive my mail and open it 

Hi fam 

My I-824 status was just updated to “expedite request denied” but I haven’t submitted any expedite request.
 

I don’t know where this coming from, the only thing I did is ask my congressperson to inquire about the status of my application 

2 hours ago, Shroy123 said:

Just came back from Canada without visa! You can travel with your gc

2 hours ago, Stillwinning!!!😊 said:

As of April 26, 2022, lawful permanent residents of the U.S. must show the following documents for all methods of travel to Canada:

 

Green card holders never needed visas. They initially only needed an ETA. But as of the aforementioned date, they only need to present the documents listed below:

• a valid passport from their country of nationality (or an equivalent acceptable travel document) and
• a valid green card (or equivalent valid proof of status in the United States)

Absolutely!😊👍

That is awesome 😍 

thank you for the info guys ❣️

Hey guys 

I have an unrelated question 

when someone gets their green card, can they visit Canada without a Canadian visa? Or do we have to get a Canadian visa despite holding an American green card? 
 

just wondering if green card holders can visit Canada without a visa or just US citizens 

13 minutes ago, balo101 said:

Technically they are not suppose to ask you anything related to abuse. It should yes/no questions on i-485.

However, officers did ask about the abuse. If you uncomfortable with those then you can always request to speak with supervisor. 

Mine is going to be an interview for an immigrant visa at the US embassy, not an I-485 adjust of status.. so I’m worried about how different it will be than the interview you guys have in the US. I’m expecting anything but I just wish someone who had the same experience would share insights 
 

just anxious about what kind of questions they will be asking. Doing the vawa process outside the US is beyond stressful. 

Do you guys think I’ll get the same interview questions at the US embassy for the immigrant visa as those of the Adjustments of status interview? 
 

I don’t know what kind of questions I should be expecting, like am I going to have to explain the abuse and tell the whole story? Because that’s painful and it’s a long story of a 6 year relationship 

22 hours ago, Demise said:

Well there's the entire VAWA thread which is what IB1 is:

Anyways, I'm here, what do you need to know?

Thank you demise, yeah I’m on that thread too.. but not many people are doing vawa through consular processing abroad. I wanted to ask about the immigrant visa interview under vawa petition at the embassy and what questions I should expect for those who got their immigrant visa through vawa consular processing at the US embassy. 
 

The attorney said IB1 is for those getting an immigrant visa through consular processing, and IB6 is for those doing AOS in the US.

On 6/20/2022 at 8:50 PM, charmander22 said:

Hi I've been silently yet religiously following the treads since part 23. 

The posts help me working up the courage to get my life back, so thank you all 🙏 

Here I have some questions about traveling, hope you can enlighten me with your insight. 

 

My application was filed in May, and I just received the courtesy receipt copies through my lawyer. 

Last year before sending out the packet, my lawyer suggested me not to travel even WITHIN STATES as I have been out of status. By the time, she said it would be safer for me to travel after receiving the receipt notice. Now having the receipts, she again strongly suggested me to stay put, reasoning "if someone investigates your visa and see you're out of status that could be very unpleasant for you."

 

Will there really be a risk for me to travel within states? 

Doesn't I-485 pending applicants have the legal right to stay in US? So technically I'm no longer out of status? 

 

Since we're on the topic of traveling, I also have some questions regarding the Advanced Parole.

When we sent out the application, we didn't include the I-131 form for AP. At the time, my lawyer told me I have to pay the filing fee around $500-ish, which I did not have, and also I was too scared to be denied entry because of the 10-year ban. Recently, I saw several VAWA petitioners with AP shared that they successfully traveled back without any issue. I haven't been back to my country for 8 years, was in the abusive relationship for 5, and my family had no idea what I had been through. It would really mean a lot if I am able to visit. 

 

My question is-- am I still able to apply for the AP? When should I do so? Do I have to pay for the application?

 

Thank you in advanced! 

 

You can travel within States with your State ID or driver license if they are still valid and you should take all supporting documents to prove that you have a pending case such as your case notice. Since you are an overstay and out of status, you will have to protect yourself by showing these documents, because normally for internationals, we have to take the visa and supporting documents to travel within the States just in case we are asked to prove identity and status. If your ID Is invalid, passport is invalid and visa has expired, you probably should not risk it. 
 

for example, international students have to take their visa + i20 within States just in case, even if we use our ID to travel. 
 

As for traveling abroad, your situation is risky. I think it is wise to stay in the States even if U have an advance parole, just till the petition is decided. It’s not worth the 10 year bar or any issues triggered by the overstay. 
 

Ask an experienced lawyer, or ask on Avvo, many experienced attorneys answer questions for free on that platform. 
 

Good luck 🍀 

16 minutes ago, Angelmia said:

Omg !! My lawyer told me same thing. I am absolutely submitting application for adjustment ,work permit and advance parole. My lawyer said I violated my be status by over staying. That even if I travel with the advance parole ,I wont be let in because I am an overstay.

I don’t know what your situation is nor if your petition has already been approved or not but an overstay is a huge issue when you leave the States. You can be barred from reentering the States up to 10 years. Overstay is a reason for inadmissibility.. 

On 6/22/2022 at 10:52 AM, Pinkrlion said:

Timeline for I-824

 

12/2019 - Filed I-824

03/10/2020 - I-824 approved

4/10/2020 - IV Invoice - E-mail

4/11/2020 - NVC Welcome Letter - E-mail

4/15/2020 - Agent selected and fees paid

5/10.2020 - Delay as passports for kids expired - Passports renewed

6/10/2020 - DS-260 Submitted/NVC package mailed - Express Mail

6/20/2020 - DQ'd - placed in line for interview to be scheduled

8/12/2020 - Emailed Embassy and was informed that due to COVID-19 all cancelled appts are being rescheduled in tiers and we are considered third tier so not to expect an interview before December. 

1/13/2021 - Interview Letter - Email for Feb

1/20/2021 - Medical Scheduled

02/2021 - Embassy Interview

03/2021 - Passports in hand

04/2021 - Paid Visa Fee

 

Dear @Pinkrlion

the copies of documents + Ds260 we mail to the NVC, do they all have to be colored copies or black and white? I heard that we have to submit colored copies only 

Im gonna make copies of the civic documents now to prepare a file and just wanted to make sure if it’s required to have black and white copies or colored scans of all the documents 
 

thank you a million for guiding me through  this process, appreciate you 

Hi 

does anyone have an experience with IB1 immigrant visa for Self-petition Spouse of U.S. Citizen..

anyone knows any info about the process of this visa or the interview questions I should expect, any info will be helpful 

thank you in advance 

6 hours ago, Pinkrlion said:

Yes, we have to mail our documents.  Your Welcome letter will have a checklist and where to mail it.  

VAWA is a IB category

@Pinkrlion I cannot thank you enough fam, appreciate you 

7 minutes ago, Pinkrlion said:

Timeline for I-824

 

12/2019 - Filed I-824

03/10/2020 - I-824 approved

4/10/2020 - IV Invoice - E-mail

4/11/2020 - NVC Welcome Letter - E-mail

4/15/2020 - Agent selected and fees paid

5/10.2020 - Delay as passports for kids expired - Passports renewed

6/10/2020 - DS-260 Submitted/NVC package mailed - Express Mail

6/20/2020 - DQ'd - placed in line for interview to be scheduled

8/12/2020 - Emailed Embassy and was informed that due to COVID-19 all cancelled appts are being rescheduled in tiers and we are considered third tier so not to expect an interview before December. 

1/13/2021 - Interview Letter - Email for Feb

1/20/2021 - Medical Scheduled

02/2021 - Embassy Interview

03/2021 - Passports in hand

04/2021 - Paid Visa Fee

 

Wow thank you! appreciate you for the detailed timeline, this helps a lot.

 I see that you mailed a package to the NVC, is this because we are vawa applicants? do we have to mail the documents instead of uploading them on their website? 
 

What kind of visa did your family get? I still don’t know what visa category we get since it’s under a vawa petition