bubbles14la

an immigration lawyer adviced me that I cannot apply for self petition (Vawa) if the divorce is not yet final, so wait. My soon to be ex (can't wait) abuser husband is doing all kinds of delay tactics knowing we have no children

You immigration attorney he is wrong you can still file for vawa while you still married and if you approve the abuse you can expedite your vawa because you still live with abuser

Hi yahya, i'm sorry i haven't been here since late march. i've been working 2 jobs to catch up financially. how's it goin' with your application? alot of new people here, good luck to all who are just beginning the process and congratulations to everyone who got approved. Hi to lostinnj as well.

God Bless

Hello Everyone...

I'm back to the Forum and I just wanted to let you know that I really feel your pain... My case has been pending for 2 years and 2 months as of today. I've NEVER being asked for RFE, NOTHING and still pending. They have placed me in to proceedings even when I advised them that I filed VAWA case previously to my immigration appointment and still, NONE case is denied nor approved.

Three months ago I had to leave USA and obviously I can not come back at least in the next 10 years, but I bet you that even in 10 years from today my case would be still as pending. WHY? Who knows? Evidence I have it all, I sent all docs requested, hospital reports, police reports, notarized affidavits from friends, family members, pictures, medical bills, all backgrounds are cleared, car insurance bills, E V E R Y T H I N G .... Question is: WHY my case never was approved? NOBODY KNOWS. I called to 1-800 many times, send at least 10 letters requesting adjudication of my case, my lawyer contacted "his immigration friends" trying to use their influences to rush the decision and NOTHING WORKED OUT FOR ME.

I know the frustration for all of those who has been waiting and waiting years for that approval and still no answer.I can only say BE STRONG, that's it. Don't feel sorry for yourself, that's the worst feeling. . . PAIN IS INEVITABLE, FEELING MISERABLE IS OPTIONAL

I really hope that this journey ends soon for ALL of you. May the God bless you all the time.

Take care,

EWTN

Hi EWTN, I don't know what to tell you but I do hope that everything will work out for you. I always include you in my prayers. I'ts nice to hear from you again.

Thanks for the replies. God Bless to you all.

Congratulations, deeplyhurted, I'm so happy for you.

Good luck and God Bless everyone.

Hey everyone,

I hope everyone is doing ok and they approvals have been coming in. Sorry I haven't touched base in a while. I was on vacation, I had my first international trip to Cancun, Mexico. It was great, cancun is beautiful definitely a place to visit. I had a smooth exit and entry, was only asked 2 questions on my entry "Purpose of vacation" and "Place of employment" and that was it. And if I had any alcoholic beverages or tobacco. Other than that I had a great vacation.

Hi there, I was away for awhile as well, but I'm always hoping for good news on everyone here.

Lost, did you have to obtain a visa to go to Mexico? I got invited to a wedding in Vancouver, Canada in June. I haven't been out of the country so I don't know what to do. Any advice or information is greatly appreciated.

God Bless everyone.

ok guys, just sent my I 360 package yesterday.now just keep my fingers crossed and pray.wish me luck

I will pray for you and best of luck.

Ive got a question,

does my divorce have to be final in order to proceed to the next steps, which is filing i485 and so on?

Hi there, no, you should go ahead and file the I-485. The sooner you do it, the quicker you'll get your green card. I'm so happy for you, congratulations.

Hi lostinNJ,

Did the officer at the interview told you about when you can apply for citizenship? I was reading earlier posts but there was not exact conclusion. Do you have any idea?

Hi there, if you don't mind, I'd like to answer your question. I asked the same from lostinnj not too long ago, it's 2 years and 9 months.

Good luck.

Congratulations danna, I'm so happy for you.

Hi there LostinNJ, I'm so happy for you, Congratulations, all the best to you from here on in.

Hi to EWTN, I miss you.

Hi everyone.

LostinNJ, good luck on your interview tomorrow. Be strong. Keep us posted, ok?

MulanJohns, congratulations, I know the feeling of a big load being lifted from your shoulders.

This is the beginning of good things happening to you.

By the way, LostinNJ, I have a tip for you for your upcoming interview. My lawyer said when she prepared me; try to be brief in answering the interviewer's questions. Don't elaborate or volunteer any information. If the question only requires a yes or no answer, just say so. And if you are not sure, say "I don't know or I don't remember".

I'm so excited for you, let us know ASAP, ok?

I got another e-mail, the "the welcome package for the new permanent resident has been mailed".

I can't wait to see it.

Hi,

I just called USCIS I asked them my receipt number for my I-765 and I-485 they told me they cant give any information for my case .

And told me to make an appointment at my local USCIS to get my receipt number ..

Lostin how did you get ur receipt number from ur I-765 ,I-485 ?

who has the same issue of me .. anyone ?

Hi ashley, after you have filed the applications, uscis will send you a Notice of Action, your receipt # will be there as well as the receipt and/ or priority date. I suggest that you sign up for Case Status Online, that way, you can check yourself anytime you want and if there are any decisions made, you will be sent an e-mail.

Hey Guys, hope everyone is good. Any tips for my interview on Monday? I'm a bit nervous.

Hi there, Koshka is right, just relax, don't worry, but most of all, PRAY, and know that we are praying for you.

By the way, I received an e-mail this afternoon from uscis, case status update: card production ordered.

Hey Bubbles, did they stamp your passport?

Hi, sorry I wasn't able to get back to you sooner. I couldn't find my passport when I was supposed to be petitioned by my husband in 2006. So we filed I-102, w/c is replacement for I-94, it was approved in March of 2007. We sent a copy w/ my vawa/I-485 application. I used my DL and EAD for proof of ID.

Congratulations Bubbles!!I'm very happy for you

Thank you, Koshka and Niagara, you know I couldn't have made it through without your support.

Congratulations Bubbles, God bless you my dear, its finally over!!!! I am praying i will get through soon. How long did ur I360 take to approve???

Hi Kymber, it took 19 months, from 02/2008, approved 09/2009. Around May 2009, I was sent the RFE.

Thank you very much for all your good wishes.

LostinNJ, don't worry about the USC BC, just tell the interviewer that you were not able to obtain a copy , I'm sure because of our circumstances they will not give you a hard time.

Ghanaba, how did your interview go? I'm sure you have good news for us as well.

LostinNJ, the 25th is coming up fast, I wish you all the best.

Good luck on your interview tomorrow Bubbles, let us know how it go. I am praying for you and I'm so excited for you.

Thank you Lost, Yahya and everyone here, the interview ran smoothly, it did not even take 10 minutes. I was sworn in first, then the officer asked me basic questions, e.g. my name, current address. Asked for a copy of my birth certificate, added it to my file. She said if I have a copy of my USC husband's birth certificate, I showed it to her, she looked at it but did not take it or asked for a copy. Then she said, "I believe, everything is in order, you should expect your GC in 2-3 weeks."

I truly believe that your prayers, advice and support helped me throughout this whole process, I can never thank you enough. I promise, I will never forget you and I will include all of you in my prayers.

If I could be of any help, please let me know.

Hi everyone,

I've been on here reading your experiences and i must say,this is truly a great place to feel not alone and belong to...

I recieve my I-360 approval dec 07 and just recieved my interview date for the 12th of this month.

Same day as bubbles!!

LostinNJ,i know yours is coming up soon.

Good luck!

I have a quick question,I've read from this board that most questions are from the I485....

what documents are you taking...apart from the IDs,EAD..any bank statements? anything else?

Any response would be appreciated!!

Good luck to everyone waiting for approvals....Trust me...it'll happen!!! No matter how long it takes..It'll happen...

Mine took about 2.5yrs from I-360 to AOS date!!

Thanks,

Hi ghanaba, it's good to know I won't really be alone on tuesday, good luck to you and to all of us here.

I will bring all the paperworks/documents/copies that I sent them, just in case.

thank you'Victoryismine you the bust!!!

Today is the time to reflect on the year passed, learn from the mistakes made and look forward to the year to come. Happy New Year to all, and May the next year bring all joy and happiness…and approvel

to all of you guys

niagara 15 month approved

ewtn2009 21 month no desision yet

joanne28 11 month approved

vawa2006 14 month approved

koshkamoshka 13 moth approved

monal lisa 13 month approved

yahya54 13 month no desision yet

3bvsla 13 month no desision yet

chanamad88 16 month approved

biker4evr 14 month approved

hana 13 month approved

lostinnj 20 month approved

yong turk 11 month no desision yet

kenjo 7 month approved

honst 7 month approved

happey new year

Hey there Yahya, you forgot about me; I had to wait 20 months to get approved.

Anyway, good luck, your turn is coming up soon.

bubbles14la, don't worry, every thing will be fine. Good luck! Soon you will be pemnanent resident!

Thank you, Niagara.

I hope that I could post good news on the 12th.

I don't think so. You need to have a prima facie case (eligibility for benefit sought) before u can move on to the next round.

Hi Bubbles, good luck on your interview next week. I am praying that your day go as smooth as silk, please let us know the outcome.

Hi lostinnj, thank you very much, I'm just about done putting all the paperworks that I need to bring on the 12th in order. I hope that I won't run into any problems, I'm feeling anxious, I can't help it. I'm praying a lot because if something goes wrong, I really don't know what to do next. Thank you for your help and support. To everyone, good luck.

Congrats mona_lisa. I'm not sure on your question about if you remarry. I would think you would not be eligible for citizenship if you remarry but I may be wrong. By the way guys today I received my interview notice for 25th January 2010. Wish me luck. And just a very quick question, on the notice it states to bring your spouse's birth certificate or evidence of US citizenship, do I need to take that? Because I don't have it or even a copy of it.

Hi LostinNJ, like I said before, I'm about 2weeks ahead of you, Good luck on your upcoming interview.

I don't think we have to bring our spouse's bc or proof of usc, they already approved our petition.

I asked the paralegal about this, I will ask my lawyer as well just to be sure and I will let you know asap. Actually, in my case, my husband gave a copy of his birth certificate when we first went to the lawyer, this was before he showed his "true colors". My lawyer said that they don't have the bc anymore since they sent it w/ my I-360 application.

As for Mona, I'm happy that you found someone, I wish you all the best, considering what we all went through before getting to this point.

For me, I'm already in my 30's, I promised myself that I will NEVER put myself in a situation like where I was before. In January, if and when I get my GC, I will concentrate on empowering myself, to work hard and save enough so I could own a home, be self-sufficient and never need anyone ever

again. But that's just me.

I wish you all a joyous holiday and all the best for the coming year!

Hey bubbles, I'm so anxious to get my interview letter, I check the mail box everyday lol. But I know it will take atleast another 10 days to get here, hopefully.

I'm sure you will, I'm about 2 weeks ahead of you. I'm waiting for the results of all my medical, I had a chest x-ray yesterday since my tuberculin test was positive. The doctor said that he's sure that the x-ray will be normal, I don't have any symptoms of TB and the reason why my skin test is positive was the vaccine I received in childhood. Hopefully, everything will be normal, otherwise I really don't know what to do next.

Anyway, to everyone who's journey has just started, I wish you all the best. We are here and if able, are all willing to answer your questions and concerns.

Just in case, FYI, we are exempted from form I-864/Affidavit of Support requirement if our I-360 was approved and are applying for lawful permanent resisdence.

Congratulations Niagara, and to everyone, Good Luck!

I found a civil surgeon for my medical exam [form I-693], called them this morning, was told that they don't accept health insurance, payment by credit card/personal check, only cash. I have no choice, tomorrow I have an appointment, I have to shell out about $500, the visit-$150, MMR, PPD/TB testing, about $75 each. Blood work for another $150.

It's a good thing that we are exempted from producing the I-864 or Affidavit of Support.

I will call the Nat'l Service Center tomorrow, I'm hoping they can help and answer my questions. If I called my lawyer, she will bill me again. My interview is next month, I'm getting nervous. I'm not able to enjoy the holidays even though I'm very thankful to the Lord that he willed my self-petition to be approved.

Anyway, thank you guys for being here. If anyone has any ideas on how I should proceed, I would truly appreciate it.

Bubbles I only paid $150 for my medical in Jersey City

Bubbles I think you should go to the interview alone, save your money. It was the lord's will that your petition was approved, he will not lead you this far and disappoint you.

Hi everyone and to LostinNJ, I've decided to go the interview by myself, I really think that I can do it.

I had my medical this morning, I paid $450. One of the vaccinations that I got, my left arm is swollen. I hope that I can work overtime this weekend to make up for it. Anyway, thank you Lost, also Honest, Niagara and everyone.