Ko ka
Sep 25, 2025
NTA
I have a pending VAWA case, a 6PF, and a work permit. Yesterday, I received a notice of appearance from Homeland Security. It states that I entered the country in 2019 and must leave in 2020. Why did I receive this letter when I've never been in this country illegally? Even my lawyer was surprised. Has anyone else experienced something like this?
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Aug filler 2022Sep 25, 2025
did you enter the country legally?
bridges 5Sep 25, 2025
is this your first benefit application? Did you at anytime file for asylum? If you had a previous filed application which was denied and then you were placed in removal would lead to a situation like this.
Ena 22Sep 25, 2025
Historically, even though ICE had the authority to place individuals in removal proceedings while their I-485 was pending, they generally chose not to exercise that authority. However, under the current administration, we are seeing a shift in enforcement practices. Our office recently received a Notice to Appear (NTA) for a VAWA case we filed in February 2024. The individual entered the U.S. legally on a B-2 visitor visa but overstayed.
We believe this may signal a new trend: USCIS may begin issuing NTAs to individuals who have filed VAWA/I-485 applications after overstaying their visa. If you receive an NTA, you may be required to appear before an immigration judge to explain your pending VAWA case. This is a significant change in how these cases are being handled.
Abi KenSep 25, 2025
Did you enter the country 2019?
Ko kaSep 26, 2025
I've never exceeded the legal limit in America. I've always had a file. I've never been involved in any crime. I paid my taxes with a work permit( I-766) and social security number issued to me by USCIS . They are discrediting the American government by invalidating the permits they issued. It's truly absurd.
2022 filerSep 26, 2025
did you came on a J1 visa?
Ko kaSep 26, 2025
@2022 filer B2 tourist visa
Ko kaSep 26, 2025
@Abi Ken yes 2019
Ko kaSep 26, 2025
@Ena 22 thank you for your explanation
Ko kaSep 26, 2025
@bridges 5 I didn’t asylum. I was married!
they denied my application.
bridges 5Sep 27, 2025
@Ko ka Check the EOIR website using your alien number to see if you have a case listed there. You have to check using your alien number.
Ko kaSep 27, 2025
@bridges 5 I checked it. yes there is same case.
bridges 5Sep 27, 2025
@Ko ka Get your lawyer to do something Asap or change lawyer if he is not capable of handling it.
it’s my Turn to be ApprovedSep 27, 2025
@Ko ka could it be that you were in removal list but didn’t know before you applied for VAWA.
this is scary.
have not heard of this before.
pls get a better lawyer with good understanding on this.
best of luck.
Ko kaSep 30, 2025
@it’s my Turn to be Approved Here's how: I had a marriage application filed during the alleged overstay dates. So, I was in America with government permission during those dates.
