Case Processing

I’m finally Green
I know many people are curious about my process, so I’d like to share my experience here. After my I-360 was approved, USCIS sent me an RFE (Request for Evidence) for the medical examination required for the I-485. I completed the medical exam and submitted it on my own without my lawyer’s help, using express delivery to speed up the process. About one month after USCIS received my medical documents, they scheduled an interview. Please note: the interview notice did not appear on the USCIS app, so make sure to regularly check your mailbox for any updates. At the interview, I was asked a few questions about my previous relationship and the breakup. The questions were not very in depth just ask how long you been together stuff like that, so reviewing your I-130 form in advance might be helpful. After that, the officer went through the I-485 questions, which were mostly “yes” or “no” questions. They just wanted to confirm and review everything. In my case, things were a bit different because I had also submitted an I-601 waiver. Before approving my case, USCIS needed to review the waiver. For anyone applying for VAWA with an I-601 waiver, I recommend reviewing your I-601 thoroughly as part of your preparation. For those who do not have or need an I-601 waiver, a decision is often made right after the interview on the same day or tomorrow . Usually they just said they will let you on the mailbox without giving any specific details of how long that you need to wait. In my situation, I waited about two weeks after the interview and finally received my approval. I’m happy to share that I am now finally green.

VAWA

Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition

Total Days: 1423 days
Case
2021-01-26
2024-12-19
I-360
1246 Days
I-601
1421 Days
I-485
1423 Days
Vermont Service Center: I-360, I-601, I-485
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