this a good question. I think once your vawa is approved maybe you can.. I too have my daughter in Jamaica on the.. case.. hopefully someone who knows can answer.

what year did you guys file VAWA ?

I think once they are listed as a derivative on your application and you would have done applications for them...I think it's possible...

If they in Jamaica they can’t get WA and AP, they will go through consular processing once your i360 approved since they are not in the state.

February 2, 2023 I filed

I searched the internet and it state that I can file work authorization and advance parole for her if she's in jamaica and I have prima facie while vawa case is still pending. so I am just wondering if anyone did this.

Yes, if your VAWA case is pending, you can file for both work authorization (through Form I-765) and advance parole (through Form I-131) for your daughter who is currently in Jamaica, allowing her to travel to the United States while your VAWA petition is being processed. Key points to remember: Eligibility: As a VAWA self-petitioner, you are generally eligible to apply for work authorization and advance parole for your dependents while your case is pending. Separate applications: You will need to file a separate Form I-765 for work authorization and a separate Form I-131 for advance parole. Important considerations: Explain your situation clearly: When applying for advance parole, clearly explain your pending VAWA case and your daughter's need to travel to the U.S.

@Esther J not to discourage you love , but have never heard of that before as @Abi Ken says the child outside the country has to go through consular processing, after your Vawa has been approved you should file form i824 through USCIS they will send your approval to the NVC to start the consular processing, this I know for a fact because I’m currently in the process of filing for my daughter. WA and AP is for someone living in the USA not outside. I hope this helps.

wow! so the lawyer who submitted my Vawa application could've added my 2 other child in Jamaica on it?? is it too late now to add them since I've file September 2023 ?

you cannot apply for i765 and i131 for a child living in Jamaica, the child would have to be here.

once the child is outside the US they have to go through consular processing, unless the child has a visiting visa and u plan for the child to be here with u while u process ur case then u can do that.

AI Overview +3 Yes, if you have a pending VAWA case and your daughter is outside the United States, she can potentially apply for advance parole to come to the U.S., allowing her to enter temporarily while your case is pending, but she would need to demonstrate a compelling humanitarian reason for entry and would need to file Form I-131 with USCIS; once in the U.S., she may be eligible for work authorization depending on the specific circumstances of her case. Key points to remember: Advance Parole is required: If your daughter leaves the U.S. while your VAWA case is pending, she will need to obtain advance parole to re-enter without jeopardizing her immigration status. Form I-131: To apply for advance parole, you must file Form I-131, Application for Travel Documents, with USCIS. Compelling reason needed: USCIS will typically only grant advance parole for urgent humanitarian reasons or significant public benefit. Work authorization possibility: Depending on the specific circumstances of your case, once your daughter enters the U.S. with advance parole, she might be eligible to apply for work authorization.

@my god is and awesome god 🙏🏾🙏🏾 I believe that once your kids or under 21 they can be added at any anytime, please speak with your Lawyer. their case won’t get processed until you get approved so u can still add them

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@my god is and awesome god 🙏🏾🙏🏾 so, you never mentioned on the form that you have children even if in another country? Because once you do they automatically add them as a derivative beneficiary. I know this because when I originally filed, because my step daughter at the time was younger than 21, they added her as a beneficiary even though she already had a green card and I did not submit an application for her. I'm not sure how you'd go about adding them now or if it makes sense but information like that should not be left off of any immigration paperwork. Maybe you can add on the adjustment paperwork? Idk...

thank you all for sharing

@Esther J your kids cannot have WA or AP because first and foremost, they don’t have a pending AOS for the mere fact that they are outside the US. don’t listen to anything chatgpt is telling you lol. I also have the same dates as you and my kids are also listed as derivatives on my PF.