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Although you are entitled to your opinion, I disagree. As one of the United Nations' attorneys, I deal daily with cases and reports of domestic violence, and we are committed to finding ways to assist refugees and asylum seekers throughout the process. In addition, the mantra that private violence cannot be considered a form of persecution has been established by the U.N., not by me, and it has been used for quite some time by the BIA.You asked" if you ever sit down and actually read this stuff". I have been doing and reading  this for just 33 years.

Hi All,
 
First of all I wanted to thank you all so much for keeping me sane! For giving me strength reading your stories throughout the years and so much knowledge to deal with my case, which helped me correct my own lawyer.
 
My advise is be your own lawyer as well, even though you have hired one. Do the research, check what the lawyer has filed/written on your behalf etc.
 
Unfortunately my lawyer messed up my case so badly that she put even wrong dates on my case on top of everything and I had to deal with a very brutal prima fascia, to the point of almost loosing the case.
In addition, I had to wait after my divorce was finalized to apply for VAWA (orders from my lawyer) when the law states you can apply even when you are still married with the abusive spouse.
She also told me to never travel with a pending VAWA because it's considered as abandoning the case. I listened to her and lost so much through the years, including my mom almost dying for weeks in the hospital.
I could go on and on, but the lesson I learnt from you all is never give up and better days will come.
 
Please see below my timeline.
Filed in New York
June 2019 Filed I360 & I 485 
Multiple EADs, Travel permit, etc
I-360 approved July 2022
 
 
Good luck to everyone, stay strong!

Hi All,  bit of good news today, just got case status update that my C9 EAD renewal was approved. C9 EAD expired in June 2021. Submitted EAD and AP renewal petition in Feb 2021, they took 17 months to process. I had submitted out of normal processing time request three weeks ago through the online route, of course I didn't get any answer but the update today implies that it was probably useful, I think. Just wanted to mention in case its helpful to some of you. There is no new update on the I131 status yet, but I am hoping that this is a combo card valid for two years so I don't have to go begging after the esteemed USCIS folks again until I get the green card. My C31 EAD expires in November 2022, I might send renewal request for this before expiration, just in case. 

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.

I am literally freaking out guys. Could this be a glitch? How did I apply for the whole packet last year in May and my I360 just got approved like now… 14 months???? Isn’t God good? I’m stunned. Now I have to  look forward to an interview or request for medicals. I’m thankful for the support I get here and I pray you get the same or better luck in your processing. I will update if there are changes to mine.
Timeline Case is approved (I130) 05/17/2021 Filed new petition on 05/10/2021 Received by uscis 06/15/2021 Receipts got to me on 06/24/2021 Received Biometrics app notice 07/21/2021 Biometrics 08/03/2021 Case updated to show fingerprints were taken 09/10/2021 Prima Facie letter 09/13/2021 Card is being produced (I765) 02/15/2022 Case is approved (I765) 02/16/2022 Case is approved (I131) 02/16/2022 Case is approved (I360) 07/27/2022  

You don't need an attorney to file a VAWA petition. You  MUST  submit  a Certified Court Disposition.

May the good hands of the Lord God almighty be with you on this journey. 
May he grants you peace, joy and happiness. 
May he speedily handle your case for a joyful ending in the mighty name of JESUS of Nazareth his son. 
The King of kngs and the Lord of all lords 

Hi all my vawa got approved! Yaay 
I see my last name has extra character.
checked even my last prima also has wrong name. I assume my first lawyer who applied 360 did mistake. 
 
1. my 360 approval and c31 card also has wrong name. How can I get it fixed? 
2. Do I need to return my current card? 
3. how long this process will take again?
4. Do I need to pay any extra fee? 
5. This will delay my 485 process? 
6. C31 card was given for one year. I was expecting it to be two years. Any body recived 2 years? 
 
 
please help

-I applied vawa april 2020
-rfe june 24 2022 for divorce decree 
- june 27 2022 rfe was received by uscis 
- August 3 card is being produced 

Keep your hope my friend ! 
I know this process kill us day by day I known cause I’ve being waiting since 2018. 
I asked for my self too about why some people get approved with 2years …
but some officers I guess they are more fast than others you know how Public service immigration works right , they are slow looks like they don’t like what they do looks like they wanna make us waiting for years and years!
hope your case and mine and from others in this forum get solution this years 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

God is GREAT. Thank you god…🗽🗽🗽🗽Patience..Patience.. Patience.. Finally guys I got my GC in hand. Can’t explain the feeling that finally it’s over. 
PD- Dec 2019 Concurrent filing. 3 Prima facie. No RFE. Interview was good and Thankfully my lawyer came with me so that helped me a lot. My GC was approved same day after interview. God is Great. Thank you virtual family and hope everyone gets GC in this forum. I wish everyone’s dream come true.. God is great🗽🗽🗽🗽🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

Got my GC!!
Thank you to this great community for your support along the way...
Will write up a timeline soon but quickly wanted to share my good news with the group 😊

Found someone online, also worked 6 days a week so i did it virtually over 3 months (jan to march 2020); 2 hour sessions each x3. paid $1000. Evaluation was super detailed with >20 pages. This forum emphasizes in person but especially now post covid, virtual is probably fine - at least it was for me.

If you recently put together your VAWA, then you are in an emotional state , just recounting your abuse is triggering enough and without treatment/ therapy you will likely continue to “ feel “ depressed, scared and guilty. 
Guilt, shame , self-doubt and maybe even “ he’s not that bad..” have kept you stuck and accepting circumstances that will NOT change for the better without help…and if you have children, they suffer great harmful collateral damage ( even when not in the direct line of fire from the abuser). 
 
So , I hope you Google some free resources and start helping yourself HEAL and get some treatment so you can GET BETTER and slowly feel better. I know it cannot be easy living together and pretending it’s all normal….. , hiding such a secret ( VAWA filing) and hiding treatment or even attending support groups for Victims of Domestic Violence, but they are the first steps to helping you cope and hopefully change your circumstances for the better.
 
They won’t take his LPR status away ( so don’t hesitate to keep safe and call the police if things get physical ) ..lots of legal maneuvering available to him. He will be OK…but you may not be. 

Personally, I hope you get your VAWA and US Citizenship BEFORE your abuser LPR husband does….but just think USCIS will not discuss/ disclose your VAWA claim with your ABUSER.

 
 

Lately I am feeling scared and depressed. I saw this forum ,I really need help .I file for VAWA and I am now having second thoughts to withdraw my petition .My spouse is a greencard holder ,we still living together.i also have  feeling of guilt ,I think he can be convicted and deported because of my application .Also I feel it will hinder his citizenship, I am all alone ,didnt tell no one what I did.i feel this feeling giving me nervousness and I cant eat ,I just need someone to talk to .Please help me .We are together for over 20 years .

Don’t make your abuser’s life more important  than your life.You are concern about his green card ,but you should be concern about your status here. 

feeling sad and disappointed today! Lawyer just asked for $150 to submit a case status request
what can I do on my own?

yes but it is always recommended to do few session. 

How do you find somewhere to get a psych evaluation? What are the criteria that USCIS are looking for for this? How long does it take to complete? I work in a seasonal town in the North East, and work 6 days a week, so its very difficult to get significant time off work to travel for it. 

sorry that you're going through this. I feel that he's lying to you and making up stories of "immigration" talking to him. He's trying to scare you, which you should also add to your vawa petition, that is how his behavior made you feel (not legal advice but I felt this way too when my ex-husband would threaten to cancel immigration every time we argued). vawa is a long journey but focus on getting yourself to a safe place and then take it one step at a time. hope all goes well for you!
 
also, I want to suggest you remove the screenshots after a while. This is a public forum and if he ends up on this thread, he'll know who you are and all your posts afterwards too
 
others, feel free to comment if you think I'm wrong somewhere

Looking at his email, I guess it is do-or-die now, thank you for your advice. 
@sandranj ok I will do a psychological evaluation for my submission. 
@TBoneTX thank you for your motivation.
 
What do you guys think on his threat? I have not yet filed VAWA and for sure I am feeling afraid now.

Just save these for your record. other than that stay away from him. 

Yee- HAAAAA!   
[Note to T-B.'s self:  Joke worked again... joke worked again...   ]

I would take this as a threat and blackmailing you to come back. Immigration will never inform him of what you doing. 

Yes, it is, and you deserve NONE of it.  ZERO, EVER.  Look forward, not back.