did you enter the country legally?

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.

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.

Did you enter the country 2019?

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.

did you came on a J1 visa?

@2022 filer B2 tourist visa

@Abi Ken yes 2019

@Ena 22 thank you for your explanation

@bridges 5 I didn’t asylum. I was married! they denied my application.

@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.

@bridges 5 I checked it. yes there is same case.

@Ko ka Get your lawyer to do something Asap or change lawyer if he is not capable of handling it.

@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.

@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.

You are considered overstayed even if you filed an I-485 and were issued a work permit. The letter clearly states that it isn't an immigration status.

@Ko ka any update please ?

@popito Copa not yet

Any update??