Honest

Wow .. just received my biometrics notice for 11/17/2009 and the Interview notice for 11/24/2009.

Dear Konjo,

CONGRAGULATION for your biometrics & Interview notice. I wish you all the BEST to have a wonderful future.

Hi Honest, the appointment is for biometrics. Thank you so much though, at least I already have a "best wishes" for my interview whenever it may be. And to everyone here, I wish you good luck and thank you.

Dear bubbles14la,

Something is happening on your case, I am happy about it. thank for the update. I really taught that the interview is for your GC.

I wish all of you, LostinNJ and Konja to get the GC without interview if possible or to get an interview for your GC.

Dear EWTN: I wish, you should get some update on your case this week.

Hi Lost, my appointment is on 11/18 in the am. I just checked, they updated my case on 10/14/09.

Dear bubbles14la,

BEST WISHES for your interview on 18th Nov.

Processing time for I-485 is based on local field office.. My local filed office is currently processing cases filed May, 2009

That's correct, once the I-485 is moved from Vermont Service Center to Local office, its really matters depends upon the volume of cases pending in the local office and number of employee in that particular office.

You can write a letter if you want to move from one office to another but in general its not a good idea as the transfer case from one office to another makes more delay

My I-485 was touched today, I called USCIS to find out how long it takes to get biometrics appointment. She told me my file is currently at my local office, it was transferred on Monday and I should receive the biometrics appointment within the coming weeks. I also asked her if it was standard for I-485 to be transferred from NBC to local office, she said it is, I for some reason thought NBC usually sends out the bio appointment and interview notice. Processing time for I-485 at my local office is May, 2009, I filed I-485 July, 2009

Wow that was fast. Mine is still at NBC and I was approved before you. What are they doing with my file????

Dear Konjo,

You filed your I-485 along with I-360 but lostinNJ filed in July 2009. There might be a few days or couple of weeks difference to move the case from Vermont to NBC as you filed on March 2008 and lostinNJ file in July 2009. Just a guess. no one knows, how exactly the USCIS processing goes because each case is unique in its own way.

Best wishes to get your GC ASAP

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Dear honest

Thank you for your response. I filed July 08'. They never requested additional evidence. The last time I heard from them was when I got my prima facie.......

Dear twototango,

Below is the sample letter, which I copied from the link http://www.asistaonline.org/vawa.asp#Sample_Documents

Don't forget to send all your copies of PRIMA FACIE(s) and receipt notice you/your attorney received from USCIS

DATE: XX-XX-XXXX

BCIS Vermont Service Center

Attn: Family Services Product Line-VAWA

75 Lower Weldon St.

St. Albans, VT 05479-0001

REQUEST TO EXPEDITE ADJUDICATION

RE: XXXXXXXX

A#: XXXXXXX

I-360 Self Petition

Dear Sir or Madam:

My office is representing XXXXXXXX (See G-28). Ms. XXXXXXX filed a VAWA Self-Petition (I-360), which was received on XXXXXXXXX and granted Prima Facie on XXXXXXXX. More than a year has elapsed and no determination has been made on this case. We are hereby requesting that your office adjudicate Ms. XXXXXXXX’s I-360 as soon as possible.

Should you have any questions, please contact my office at (319) 688-2805 at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

<Your Name>

<Your Signature>

Dear honest

Thank you for your response. I filed July 08'. They never requested additional evidence. The last time I heard from them was when I got my prima facie.......

Dear twototango,

The processing time as of August 31st 2009 for the VERMONT SERVICE CENTER for VAWA : processing 29th july 2008.

If you file your VAWA through an attorney as him/her to request letter to adjucate your case. If you filed by yourself write a letter to USCIS to adjucate you case and mentioned that your case is behind the processing time and also mention that you didn't receive any response so for.

congrat for you honst you can get a good job now

Dear yahya54,

Thank you. I started trying for the job now.

Dear Lost: are you sure you believe the more the take the approval the better. In other words no news is a good news

Dear twototango,

The processing time is almost 14 months as of now. that's the reason it takes more months. In other words we can say they (USCIS) have enough evidence that we are going through a hard time with our spouse and they will first establish the PRIMA FACIE and they(USCIS) process according to the filing date which is almost 14 months as of today. In some cases they do consider the expedite and they will adjucate the case sooner.

When you filed for VAWA or your planning to file or helping others?

Ok,

10/29/2009 Response to request for evidence received, and case processing has resumed.

That was fast!! last time I waited 6 month for them to resume case processing..

Dear 3bvsla,

As I said earlier, your case and yahya54 will get the approval in couple of weeks.

I wish all the BEST for all of you.

Hey guys, what are some evidence to establish Economic Necessity?

Dear lostinNJ,

some evidence to establish Economic Necessity means you have to show them(USCIS) that you need money to pay your rent , food, phone, laundry, clothing, bus/train fares, etc.

I hope this is for EAD.(Form I-765)

congrat for you honst you can get a good job now

Dear yahya54,

Thank you. I started trying for the job now.

Dear Friends,

I got my EAD card today. Just feel like sharing with you guys.

My RFE was sent out yesterday, and it is delivered by now. I hired a new lawyer. she said i'll be fine. well, we'll see.

Dear 3bvsla,

Wish you all the BEST to get the approval as soon as possible.

USCIS processing the Aug/Sep 2008 cases right now and you will get a approval notice pretty soon.

can't edit now. my priority Date is May,2002.

So u were married to an LPR? I'm married to a US citizen, all my I-797C notice of action doesn't have priority dates, I just read the I-797 Approval and it says I have a priority date of Feb 04, 2008. I'm lost as to why I have a priority date if I was married to a US citizen.

Dear lostinNJ,

If you're married to a US citizen, you will get the GC soon. You can call the USCIS Customer Service and check with them regarding the Priority date.

I hope there is nothing wrong about it and wish you a GOOD LUCK.

Dear ashleyblack,

Since you married to a US citizen. you can apply for your EAD (Form I-765), GC (Form I-485) along with your VAWA application.

USCIS will approve your EAD pretty soon and you can able to work independently.

USCIS processing time for EAD is maximum 3 months and for the VAWA 13.3 months. Once your VAWA approved you will get your interview and GC within 3 months (Maximum).

Wish you all the best with your paper work.

can't edit now. my priority Date is May,2002.

Dear Niagara & lostinNJ,

Current processing date as per the travel.state.gov website

Fam-ily All Charge- ability Areas Except Those Listed CHINA-mainland born INDIA MEXICO PHILIPP-INES

1st 15OCT03 15OCT03 15OCT03 08JUL92 22OCT93

2A 15AUG05 15AUG05 15AUG05 15JUN03 15AUG05

2B 01OCT01 01OCT01 01OCT01 01JUN92 15MAY98

3rd 01MAR01 01MAR01 01MAR01 01MAY92 22OCT91

4th 15JUN99 15JUN99 15JUN99 08NOV95 15JAN87

You guys married to an US citizen and you don't have to worry about anything, you will get the GC pretty soon. I mean within 3 months from your VAWA approval

I am waiting for interview. It's supposed to be before the end of the year, that's what my attorney told me.

I was reading LostinNJ link, maybe they will send me green card without interview because i already had my I-485 interview in 2006 with my ex.

Dear Niagara,

I wish you ALL THE BEST to get the Green Card without an interview. I think Obama Govt. speed up the Immigration cases.

As of 31st August the average processing time for the VAWA is 13.3 months. I hope things moves faster for all of us.

Dear honest

I dont filed my VaWa yet, because I m still gathering evidences.and Today I just got my restraining Order.. I will file it soon .. for now I am waiting for my insurance copy..

I cant afford lawyer thats why I am asking if I can file it by my self

Dear ashleyblack,

I took almost 5 months to just gather all the information. But Don't waste that long. First check in the USCIS website in the I-360 instruction and also in the website. http://www.asistaonline.org/vawa.asp they provide a bunch of sample documents like table of content for I-360 application, cover letter, checklist before sending your application, etc. If I get some time, I will go through the above mention website and send you the list of documentation requires for filing your VAWA.

If you have questions, please let us know. We all will help you. you can also check with Catholic Charities.

Your spouse is an US citizen or GC holder?

You guys will be approved, the longer it's pending the better chance u have, if they wanted to deny ur case it would've been done a while back

+1.

Dear Niagara,

Thanks. You are there for all of us. How things going on your end.

You guys will be approved, the longer it's pending the better chance u have, if they wanted to deny ur case it would've been done a while back

+1.

hello

anybody can help me I need opinion , I am working on my self -petitioning trough Vawa .

My question is can you file by your own and send it to vermont direct them or you just need legal service to assist you to file ??

Dear ashleyblack,

Did you already filed VAWA? What does Vermont direct them means? Of course there is no replacement to take legal service help through Catholic charities or if you can able to afford an attorney.

I filed my VAWA by myself and got approved.

You guys will be approved, the longer it's pending the better chance u have, if they wanted to deny ur case it would've been done a while back

thank you lostin but the poeple in vermont THEY DONT CARE

Dear Friend: Please don't worry. All of our support and prayers will never go waste for your approvals. May the GOD bless all of us.

LostinNJ, bubbles14la, Niagara, Yahya54, biker4eva, Honest, NArocks, Ghanamade88, 3bvsla, qwerty07, mona_lisa, shona, gabriela525, missmary, Joanne28 and everyone of you guys:

THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR KEEPING ME IN YOUR PRAYERS AND HOLDING ME UP DURING THIS JOURNEY!!! I still have no news, no updates, no RFE..... But I'm so happy for all the great news we have had lately and specially when one of you have been approved I'm getting scared and nervious about my case Today is one of those days that I think my case is not going to be approved I'm worried

Honest,

Journey is easier when you have an EAD and you're able to work CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!

I'll keep you all posted guys

Dear EWTN,

Thank you very much for your wishes. Don't get scare and nervous, there is nothing you can do other than waiting. As lostinNJ said its much better waiting for the approval rather than it goes negative. I am really don't know why it takes so long. I am sure they are going to approve your case in couple of weeks. Please relax yourself and be happy you're pretty close to the approval. I knew saying is easy but following the advice is more difficult.

You thing about after the approval, everything will be fast to get your GC. Noone can stop you. hang in there.

Here you go EWTN, read it in its entirety. http://www.murthy.com/news/UDaospol.html

Dear Friends: I got lot of information regarding visa from the above website. They will read everyone's message then post it in the forum.

that good honst you can work now !!!

Dear Yahya54,

Thank you and really I am glad and happy that I can show this to the employer and get the job.

hello every one ..... in one week it will be 12 month since i file my i360 last updat it was 8\15 this year when i send requst for updat they never send me any thing

i thing my pitition collect dust in vermont ...they never send me 2nd prima facie is that normal

Dear Yahya54,

In couple of weeks, they will touch your case and send you the approval. Wish you all the BEST

thank you honst i hop so..... i call today and the lady told me i should hear somthing on my cas by november 18 .. i just cant wait its been very long journey for me

thanks

Dear Yahya54,

As of 31st August 2009, USCIS is processing 29th July 2008. So we are close to Nov 2009 and USCIS will be processing sep 2008 or nov 2008 VAWA Application. So Diama and you are very close to the approval.

I don't know about EWTN case, why is getting delayed may be another case is with USCIS.

Don't worry, count your days your approval is pretty close to you.

Dear Friends,

Finally My EAD got approved.

I have to get a job, save money for GC. Just feel like sharing the news with all of you.

Post-Decision Activity

On October 26, 2009, we mailed you a notice that we have approved this I765 APPLICATION FOR EMPLOYMENT AUTHORIZATION. Please follow any instructions on the notice. If you move before you receive the notice, call customer service at 1-800-375-5283.