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Thank you so much, Rhema. I didn’t realize that I was supposed to cancel the old I-290B, but now I know and I’ll make sure to advise others as well. I just pray it doesn’t prolong the process. I’m really hoping to finally complete this journey and move forward with my life.

Good morning everyone, I came back to say thank you to this community. My VAWA was approved last month(23 days ago) after my case had been pending since 2019. I had to create a new account because my old one is locked, but I didn’t want to miss the chance to express my gratitude. There was a lady here (I can’t remember her name) who advised me in 2022 to apply for a C09 work permit, which after few days was approved. I knew nothing about it at the time, but because of that advice I was able to start working again and move out of depression. She truly changed my life. And of course, @Makanaki—you are such a gem. Thank you so much for your guidance. Now I have a couple of questions: In 2019, while submitting VAWA, My attorney told me that my previous I-485 had been denied and advised me to file a new one, which we did. Before filing the new i-485, I had submitted an I-290B to challenge the earlier denial of i-485. USCIS never responded to that I-290 for a long time, but right after my VAWA approval last month, I received an email saying my I-290B has been routed back to my local office and that it may take 30 days for them to receive it and 90 days for an officer to review it. My questions are: Since we already filed a new I-485, is there any chance I could receive a refund for that filing if the original one is reopened? Why would USCIS route the I-290B back to my old local office when I’ve already moved to another state? How does that process work? Thank you again to everyone who helped me during this journey. I’m truly grateful.

Hey Makanaki, I just wanted to say thank you. Around November 2025, I asked you a few questions and you gave me some helpful tips that eventually led to my VAWA approval last month. My case had been pending since 2019, so this approval means a lot to me. I’m now waiting for my I-485, but I truly appreciate the guidance you shared. You’re such a gem. Thank you so much, and God bless you!