VawaOct 2021
Dec 31, 2021
VAWA Biometrics Used?
Hi all, when people state that their "old Biometrics we're used," what does that mean? I was married and my US Citizen spouse pulled the petition during filing (1 month prior to interview) and for that case I had done Biometrics and had a 6 month EAD. After they pulled petition, I was placed in Deportation Proceeding. As it had been a terribly abusive situation, I finally got myself together almost a year after the divorce to speak to and hire a lawyer and learned about filing for VAWA (I had almost another year left AFTER my divorce to file the VAWA). So, does that mean that USCIS may potentially use the old Biometrics that I had done just over 2 years ago for my VAWA case? Thanks all
VAWA
Based on a Violence Against Women Act self-petition
Total Days: 1316 days
Case
2021-11-08
Today
I-360
1277 Days
I-485
1295 Days
Texas Service Center: I-360
Vermont Service Center: I-485
Timeline Map
2021-11-08
I-360
Submission to USCIS
2021-11-29
I-485
D+21
Submission to USCIS
2021-12-17
I-360
I-485
D+39
Request for Evidence(RFE) from USCIS
2021-12-30
I-360
I-485
D+52
Response to RFE
2022-01-19
I-360
Added
D+72
Received Prima Facie
2022-04-12
I-485
D+155
Biometrics, i.e. fingerprint and photo
2025-05-08
I-360
D+1277
Decision (Approval or Denial)
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ilse somarribaDec 31, 2021
yeah sounds like they used your previously taken photo and fingerprints. saved you the drive and hassl to get that done at least.
VawaOct 2021Dec 31, 2021
UPDATE: My ex and I were married for 2 1/2 years PRIOR to even filing paperwork with our 1st lawyer and just over a year AFTER filing paperwork my ex filed for a divorce and pulled the petition...literally 1 month prior to the interview 😔. We were married just under 4 years.
Nina MRDec 31, 2021
they use your previous biometrics.
M A ADec 31, 2021
@VawaOct 2021, my EAD/Parole got approved last week and my wife wanna pull everything. She doesn't wanna do it anymore. I'm stressed
VawaOct 2021Jan 1, 2022
@ ilse somarriba Thanks for the response. I haven't made it that far yet, but I was reading other people's comments on posts and they referenced this topic quite a bit. Do you know if there is an expiration on the "old" biometrics?
VawaOct 2021Jan 1, 2022
@ Nina MR Thanks for the response.
VawaOct 2021Jan 1, 2022
@ M A A I had the same experience, as soon as I had my EAD & got myself a job and Drivers License, my ex suddenly started being even more abusive mentally and shadier than usual. Then the letter arrived in the mail stating that the interview was within a few weeks...next thing I knew my ex filed for a divorce while I was away. Came back and my stuff was tossed out, I was told if I came back to our home (my name was also on the deed) that my ex would call the cops. I received a letter from immigration not too long after - stating that my ex rescinded their petition for me and as a result I was in Deportation Proceedings. I understand your fear and devastation. I hope that you find yourself a great Lawyer and have faith. It took me a long time to come out of a very deep depression and PTSD like symptoms and actually even see several Lawyers in an attempt to try to get my power back and my mental and emotional well being in check! Good Luck!
M A AJan 1, 2022
thank you. still in talks
Nina MRJan 2, 2022
@Vawa document everything.if you are in the deeds call the police he can't kick you out.this kind of husband as long you are under his wing they are abusive.of course he will more aggressive cause you are being independent.they need control they are low steem as#holes
VawaOct 2021Jan 2, 2022
@Nina MR we have been divorced just over 2 years. He has since sold our home and moved on. I got nothing from the sale. I am finally getting settled into feeling like a person again. I am more focused on my journey of healing and success within my life than to stress over the horrors of that situation. I already started my VAWA case and have an excellent Attorney. Thanks for the support 🙏🏼☺️
VawaOct 2021Jan 6, 2022
@ilse somarriba my lawyer received a receipt on 12/29/21 from USCIS stating that they will be using my previous Biometrics (from over 2 years ago). I am waiting to see when it updates on my case and just wondering when I will get my EAD after 🙏🏼
JJ jJan 7, 2022
Can one to continue to use existing EAD after divorce and after filing for VAWA?
VawaOct 2021Jan 7, 2022
@JJ j As far as I'm aware, so long as it hasn't expired you can
olive oilFeb 24, 2022
My ex spouse pulled my I485 a month before my interview too.
