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    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    hi guys, season greetings to u all!!!!!!! i must say i have read alot of ur advices and i have learnt alotttt. I am a new member, and i am really happy to be apart of this forum. my question is, i filed all my forms the same time, I360, I131, I485, and I765. Do you think that was a good idea??? Thank you guys.....

    Dear Kymber22,

    Welcome to the forum.

    You said you already applied. There is nothing wrong to apply all the Forms together as long as you married to a US citizen.

    If you married to GC holder then you have to apply only I-360 , get it approved then rest of Forms are qualified to apply.

    You will get a EAD to work and it depends upon your situation.

    Don't worry. Wait for your receipt and check online. Take care

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    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.

    Dear lostinNJ,

    I wish you ALL THE BEST for you GC interview and it will be a quick interview for you.

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    Mona_Lisa (F)

    Very happy for you!!! you made it through the end!!!

    Very interesting question about remarry, I would like to know the correct answer , I knew that you couldn't get married if your VAWA was still pending and, I remember when I went to my interview the officer told me about the 3 years for the citizenship instead of 5 years

    Happy Happy day for you!!!

    Gabriela

    Dear Friends,

    You shouldn't remarry until you become a PR holder and also when your VAWA is in process as per the I-360 VAWA instruction from the uscis website. for more info see on the below link

    http://www.uscis.gov/files/form/i-360instr.pdf

    I also have the question & answer about re-marry which is shown as below

    Q. Can A Divorced Spouse Seek Relief By Filing A Form I-360?

    A. Yes. Effective October 28, 2000, you may file a Form I-360 if the marriage was terminated within 2 years prior to the date of filing, if you can demonstrate a connection between the termination of the marriage and the battery or extreme cruelty. A battered spouse who cannot demonstrate such a connection may be eligible for battered spouse cancellation of removal. To qualify for battered spouse cancellation of removal, you must meet the other requirements that would be necessary for approval of a self-petition. In addition, you must have been physically present in the United States for 3 years immediately preceding the filing of the application for cancellation of removal, and you must demonstrate that your removal from the United States would result in extreme hardship to you or your child.

    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.

    http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...000082ca60aRCRD

    Regarding becoming citizen, OBOMA passed a new rule which I posted in this forum before that certain applicants are qualified for citizenship in 3 years and VAWA is under that category.

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted · Edited by Honest

    Niagara can you tell us about your experience at the interview?

    I went with my attorney. Officer asked my name, date of birth and two first NO questions. Then they were talking with my son about his band class at school. :star: Officer said he is nice kid and have good potentials. :) Then they stamp my passport and that's it, 5 min.

    On there website already said: Card production ordered. I still can't believe. Thanks GOD!!!! This is the best Christmas present!!!!

    Dear Niagara,

    Wonderful Christamas present and unforgettable present in your whole life.

    Your Son will have a wonderful life too. I wish him all the best wishes for his future.

    May the GOD bless all of us. :dance::thumbs::dance:

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted · Edited by Honest

    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.

    Dear bubbles14la,

    Try calling couple of other Civil Surgeons and ask about the details.

    Wish you ALL THE BEST to get it done with the medical exam and also with your GC Interview.

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted · Edited by Honest

    Hello Guys,

    I am a permanent resident as of today. I got a stamp on my passport this morning. Thanks God, my journey is over.

    My interview lasted about 15 minutes and I went by myself, I did not go with my lawyer and honestly you don't need one for this interview. all what they ask me was for my birth certificate and my divorce decree and the NO questions on the I485.

    Thank you everybody for your support during my journey. (F)(F)(F)

    I wish you all the best luck :dance::dance::dance:

    Dear KoshkaMoshka,

    Congragulations and wish you a wonderful life :dance::thumbs::dance:

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    Congratulations Niagra, Konjo, mono_lisa and others who have done with their interviews. Thanks for your help for the following VAWA applicants.

    I also want to wish best of luck for the memebrs who are awaiting their interviews or awaitng their approvals.

    deeplyhurted

    Dear Deeplyhurted,

    Wish you all the best as well. I am HAPPY & GLAD to know that you got your receipt # and also the PRIMA FACIE. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

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    Dear Friends,

    I applied for I-485 n I-131 and got a RFE today through email and waiting for the mail to know what it is? Anybody got like this?

    Request for Evidence

    On December 15, 2009, we mailed a notice requesting initial evidence in this case. Please follow the instructions on the notice to submit the evidence requested. Meanwhile, processing of this case is on hold until we either receive the evidence or the opportunity to submit it expires. Once you submit the evidence requested and a decision is made, you will be notified by mail. If you move while this case is pending, please use our Change of Address online tool to update your case with your new address or call our customer service center at 1-800-375-5283. :crying::crying::crying:

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted · Edited by Honest

    hello all member

    does any body know here where we could call USCIS regarding VAWA cause my petition sent it to the wrong center... pls immediate help needed....

    thank and God bless

    Dear Ashleyblack,

    Hope you sent it to USCIS, ATTN:VAWA, 75 lower welden street, st.albans, vt, 95479

    Don't worry wait couple of days, you will get it.

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted · Edited by Honest

    So I had my interview yesterday and it was over pretty fast. All he asked me were the questions on my I485, name, date of birth, parents name, entry date etc. Then the no questions. He then took copies of my travel documents, employment authorization card and my drivers license. He was really nice and friendly, he even made a few jokes. The interview lasted all of 10 mins. But he wouldn't tell me if he was going to approve it or not, he said everything seemed OK and that I should receive a decision in the mail soon.

    On the USCIS case status page, my application is still on 'acceptance' and the last time it was touched was Nov 11. I don't think they are updating it. Anyone else with this problem?

    Gabriela, thank you so much for all your help. You have been so helpful. I guess I still have some more waiting to do because i dont know for sure that it has been approved.

    Congratulations Konjo!!! How did your interview go? Did you have to wait for a decision too?

    Dear mona_lisa,

    I am glad and HAPPY to know that your interview went fine.

    CONGRAGULATIONS for your Green Card. Wish you a BRIGHTFUL FUTURE. :dance::thumbs::dance:

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    Dear ashleyblack,

    Did you got your NOA 1 for VAWA? I am just wondering how long does it take to receive it?

    Any idea?

    Any senior members please share your experiences that how long does it took to receive your first NOA 1 of VAWA?

    Thanks

    Dear Friend,

    It takes 5-10 working days. You both will get the Receipt Notice this week hopefully.

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    Dear Friends,

    Did anyone apply for I-131 Travel Document and how long it takes to get in hand. Please update me.

    I checked in this forum, some of them mentioned 3 to 4 weeks.

    Hi Honest, I applied for i-131 along with my i-360 the first time and got it in around 30-35 days. HTH.

    Dear anonymous09,

    Thank you for the information. So Travel Document takes 5 weeks min.

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    Dear ashleyblack,

    I gone through all these pain and know how hard and frustating it is, I am just trying to do my best by help others with some information which I learned and gathered from various sources.

    Dear Friends,

    USCIS to Hold Certain Cases Pending Changes to Vaccination Requirements

    CDC Removes HPV and Herpes Zoster from List of Required Vaccines for Immigration Purposes

    WASHINGTON—U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has, since Nov. 13, 2009, temporarily held certain applications to adjust status to lawful permanent residence until new CDC vaccination criteria become effective on Dec. 14, 2009.

    The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced on Nov. 13, 2009 new criteria for determining which vaccinations will be required for applicants seeking to become lawful permanent residents. Based on these new criteria, and beginning on Dec. 14, 2009, the vaccines for herpes zoster (zoster) and human papillomavirus (HPV) will no longer be required for immigration purposes.

    As a result, since Nov. 13, 2009, USCIS has held any application that would have been denied solely based on the applicant’s failure to show proof of having received the HPV or zoster vaccine. USCIS will resume adjudicating these applications on Dec. 14, 2009, using the new vaccination criteria, which eliminate the need for the HPV and zoster vaccines.

    More information on the new criteria and changes to the vaccination requirements is available on CDC’s website at CDC Information on Vaccination Requirements.

    For more inforamation

    http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...00045f3d6a1RCRD

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    Hi Honest

    So you mean is that all no other proof of uneligibity to pay they ask you?

    I already sent my I-360 so do you I can still sent my application the I-765 and I-485 together the a fee waiver...?? I think you need to have a declaration or something by a your own words.. im confused cause i dont want my application and the fee waiver get denied...

    Dear ashleyblack,

    Its not a problem, the fee waiver is only for I-485 and I-765. so Wait until you get the receipt number and you will also get the primafacie within a week or 10 days.

    In the mean time keep your papers ready for your I-765, I-485 and I-131.

    Dear Friends,

    Anybody's case touched this week or any approvals

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted · Edited by Honest

    Dear Honest,

    Thanks for the answer. Right now I am only planning to file for VAWA. Do you know if we have to send some passport size photographs along with VAWA petiton because I was reading instructions of form I 360 and it does not ask to send any passport size photo.

    Further, have you filed your AOS? You can also be eligible to fee waiver I think.

    I wish you all the best for you future.

    deeplyhurted

    Dear Deeplyhurted,

    I didn't send any photos for my VAWA.

    If you are planning to send I-765, I-485, I-131 then you need two photos for each of them so 6 photos for these 3 applications.

    VAWA

    in Effects of Major Family Changes on Immigration Benefits

    Posted

    This is for a fee waiver request...

    coz as they said you need to have other documents besides an application for a fee waiver ...

    a proof of inability to pay...

    Dear Ashleyblack,

    I see your post that you already send your I-360, I wasn't able to check the forum for vairous reason. Anyhow you can see the below for FEE WAIVER.

    I also want to say that there is no fee for VAWA and no photos

    LIST OF ASSETS, INCOME AND EXPENSES

    My assets, income and expenses are described below in support of my application for employment authorization (Form I-765)

    List of Assets: I don’t have any assets on my name up to my knowledge. Mention if you have anything on your name.

    Income: I don’t have any income.

    I need the following amount of dollars to lead my life independently which needs a job and to get a job I need an Employment Authorization Document.

    Expenses:

    My monthly expenses will be:

    Rent $***

    Food $***

    Telephone $***

    Laundry and Cleaning $ **

    Transportation $ **

    Other expense $***

    Total Expense $**** (Minimum)

    I certify under penalty of perjury that the above statement and list of assets, income and expenses are true and correct.

    Signature of the Petitioner: ________________________ Date: XX xxxxxxx 2009

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