mari ed
Jul 5, 2021
WAVA Application
Hi Friends,
My husband applied i130 and got approved while he was LPR. Now he is a US citizen and my I 485 application is on pending. I'm a victim of emotional and physical abuse and have a proof for that. Can you please tell me the process? Do I have to get divorce first? Do I have to drop my i485 application?
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tikisa tikisaJul 5, 2021
mari ed you should ask the lawyer you will be able to convert your 485 to VAWA
A ShafiqJul 6, 2021
mari ed, no you don’t have to divorce and to drop I485. but you have to file I360. I have filed Vawa a month a ago because my wife and her brother assaulted me and tried to kill me. She even withdrew I130.
tikisa tikisaJul 6, 2021
A Shafique! so sorry about that. I am praying for you to get approved
stacie kJul 6, 2021
you don’t need to file divorce nor drop I-485, you need to file I-360 ASAP while I-485 is pending. along with the documentation, it is highly recommended to gather and submit all the eveidence and supporting document such as police report,protective order, psychology evaluation etc. you can do so with having no lawyer but consulting with lawyer is also recommended.
A ShafiqJul 6, 2021
@tikisa tikisa, thank you, I hope so!
A ShafiqJul 6, 2021
mari ed, Let me know if you need any help with anything.
Brodas BrodasJul 6, 2021
Nice advices. But my question is how would it favour @ marie ed if her husband took the initiative to divorce her, would her case be heard?
s sJul 6, 2021
I think you have 2 years after divorcing your husband to prove your VAWA case.
mari edJul 6, 2021
@ A Shafique, Since he is a US citizen I can file I 360 andi485 concurrently. Based on the comments above uscis can use the existing (pending)I 485 application? I have to submit only I 360?
Nina MRJul 6, 2021
you can continue married.if you divorce you have 2 years to send the forms
