VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Feb 22nd 2005, 2:49 am
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VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Hi,
I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
Feb 22nd 2005, 2:57 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by chicago2004
Hi,
I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
I am very happy to hear your VAWA case was approved, I am not familiar with this procedure but I found this on the net:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/battered.htm
Hope that helps!, I wish you nothing but the very best.
Sorry I can't be of anymore help!
Take care please.
Feb 22nd 2005, 3:38 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by chicago2004
Hi,
I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
It was the first time I ever deserved to be ass whipped and it was the last.
I haven't a clue what VAWA is so I cannot comment on that ... but I wish you happiness and strength to get out of that relationship.
Feb 22nd 2005, 4:20 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by 1Duckie
He last man that laid a hand on me ate a dog food sandwich... for real.
It was the first time I ever deserved to be ass whipped and it was the last.
I haven't a clue what VAWA is so I cannot comment on that ... but I wish you happiness and strength to get out of that relationship.
It was the first time I ever deserved to be ass whipped and it was the last.
I haven't a clue what VAWA is so I cannot comment on that ... but I wish you happiness and strength to get out of that relationship.
OP: If after reading the link I gave you, you have questions come back and ask, someone might be able to help, if you don't have any questions but would like to hang out with us, you are VERY welcome!!
Feb 22nd 2005, 4:21 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by Hypertweeky
Ouch!, poor you
I am very happy to hear your VAWA case was approved, I am not familiar with this procedure but I found this on the net:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/battered.htm
Hope that helps!, I wish you nothing but the very best.
Sorry I can't be of anymore help!
Take care please.
I am very happy to hear your VAWA case was approved, I am not familiar with this procedure but I found this on the net:
http://uscis.gov/graphics/howdoi/battered.htm
Hope that helps!, I wish you nothing but the very best.
Sorry I can't be of anymore help!
Take care please.
Feb 22nd 2005, 4:25 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by chicago2004
Thank you.
Feb 22nd 2005, 6:00 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
chicago2004 wrote:
> Hi,
> I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
> My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in
> Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003.
> I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to
> getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
> My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce
> because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
> Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
If you're getting hit then get out, get out, GET OUT! No sense staying,
no matter GC or no GC. One day he might just kill you. Then the GC means
nothing.
If your VAWA case got approved then doesn't that mean that you are clear
to self-petition (or perhaps even already AOSed). If that's the case
then I don't see why you would not also have a GC.
But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women
that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer
without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost)
requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but
above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that they
would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
Why are you still there? It's dangerous and there is no reason why you
should remain there. There are a lot of agencies that will help you and
I suspect you probably have been in contact with them already (lay
people and foreigners generally don't know what stuff like VAWA is). As
such I find it hard to believe they would not be strongly advising you
to leave this man. My understanding is that they also have many
resources and access to legal help for such cases. Haven't you been
using the help that has been being offered to you? Why wouldn't you have
asked legal counsel what your options are? Why would you ignore such
assistance and instead come here to a newsgroup of rank amateurs? Makes
me wonder...
--
Demons are a Ghouls best Friend.
> Hi,
> I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
> My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in
> Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003.
> I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to
> getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
> My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce
> because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
> Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
If you're getting hit then get out, get out, GET OUT! No sense staying,
no matter GC or no GC. One day he might just kill you. Then the GC means
nothing.
If your VAWA case got approved then doesn't that mean that you are clear
to self-petition (or perhaps even already AOSed). If that's the case
then I don't see why you would not also have a GC.
But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women
that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer
without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost)
requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but
above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that they
would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
Why are you still there? It's dangerous and there is no reason why you
should remain there. There are a lot of agencies that will help you and
I suspect you probably have been in contact with them already (lay
people and foreigners generally don't know what stuff like VAWA is). As
such I find it hard to believe they would not be strongly advising you
to leave this man. My understanding is that they also have many
resources and access to legal help for such cases. Haven't you been
using the help that has been being offered to you? Why wouldn't you have
asked legal counsel what your options are? Why would you ignore such
assistance and instead come here to a newsgroup of rank amateurs? Makes
me wonder...
--
Demons are a Ghouls best Friend.
Feb 22nd 2005, 6:34 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by Andrew DeFaria
chicago2004 wrote:
> Hi,
> I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
> My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in
> Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003.
> I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to
> getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
> My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce
> because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
> Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
If you're getting hit then get out, get out, GET OUT! No sense staying,
no matter GC or no GC. One day he might just kill you. Then the GC means
nothing.
If your VAWA case got approved then doesn't that mean that you are clear
to self-petition (or perhaps even already AOSed). If that's the case
then I don't see why you would not also have a GC.
But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women
that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer
without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost)
requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but
above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that they
would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
Why are you still there? It's dangerous and there is no reason why you
should remain there. There are a lot of agencies that will help you and
I suspect you probably have been in contact with them already (lay
people and foreigners generally don't know what stuff like VAWA is). As
such I find it hard to believe they would not be strongly advising you
to leave this man. My understanding is that they also have many
resources and access to legal help for such cases. Haven't you been
using the help that has been being offered to you? Why wouldn't you have
asked legal counsel what your options are? Why would you ignore such
assistance and instead come here to a newsgroup of rank amateurs? Makes
me wonder...
--
Demons are a Ghouls best Friend.
> Hi,
> I am a new member. I am in Chicago.
> My VAWA case got approved in the end of 2004. I had the fingerprint in
> Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct. 2003.
> I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case approved to
> getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the GC?
> My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce
> because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
> Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
If you're getting hit then get out, get out, GET OUT! No sense staying,
no matter GC or no GC. One day he might just kill you. Then the GC means
nothing.
If your VAWA case got approved then doesn't that mean that you are clear
to self-petition (or perhaps even already AOSed). If that's the case
then I don't see why you would not also have a GC.
But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women
that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer
without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost)
requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but
above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that they
would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
Why are you still there? It's dangerous and there is no reason why you
should remain there. There are a lot of agencies that will help you and
I suspect you probably have been in contact with them already (lay
people and foreigners generally don't know what stuff like VAWA is). As
such I find it hard to believe they would not be strongly advising you
to leave this man. My understanding is that they also have many
resources and access to legal help for such cases. Haven't you been
using the help that has been being offered to you? Why wouldn't you have
asked legal counsel what your options are? Why would you ignore such
assistance and instead come here to a newsgroup of rank amateurs? Makes
me wonder...
--
Demons are a Ghouls best Friend.
Feb 22nd 2005, 12:15 pm
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by chicago2004
My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process of the GC.
Ian
Feb 22nd 2005, 2:33 pm
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
1Duckie wrote:
>> chicago2004 wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I am a new member. I am in Chicago. My VAWA case got approved in the
>>> end of 2004. I had the fingerprint
>>> in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct.
>>> 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case
>>> approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the
>>> GC? My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to
>>> divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process
>>> of the GC. Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
>> If you're getting hit then get out, get out, GET OUT! No sense
>> staying, no matter GC or no GC. One day he might just kill you. Then
>> the GC means nothing.
>> If your VAWA case got approved then doesn't that mean that you are
>> clear to self-petition (or perhaps even already AOSed). If that's the
>> case then I don't see why you would not also have a GC.
>> But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women
>> that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer
>> without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost)
>> requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but
>> above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that
>> they would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
>> Why are you still there? It's dangerous and there is no reason why
>> you should remain there. There are a lot of agencies that will help
>> you and I suspect you probably have been in contact with them already
>> (lay people and foreigners generally don't know what stuff like VAWA
>> is). As such I find it hard to believe they would not be strongly
>> advising you to leave this man. My understanding is that they also
>> have many resources and access to legal help for such cases. Haven't
>> you been using the help that has been being offered to you? Why
>> wouldn't you have asked legal counsel what your options are? Why
>> would you ignore such assistance and instead come here to a newsgroup
>> of rank amateurs?
>> Makes me wonder...
>> --
>> Demons are a Ghouls best Friend.
> I understand now.. GET OUT.. WHY ARE YOU THERE? There is no logical
> reason you should be with that guy. You are causing problems for
> yourself that only you can control and no one in this forum will be
> able to help you.
I'm not the one with the problem. Why then did you respond to my post as
if I was? Just a misquote?
--
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>> chicago2004 wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I am a new member. I am in Chicago. My VAWA case got approved in the
>>> end of 2004. I had the fingerprint
>>> in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct.
>>> 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case
>>> approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the
>>> GC? My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to
>>> divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process
>>> of the GC. Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
>> If you're getting hit then get out, get out, GET OUT! No sense
>> staying, no matter GC or no GC. One day he might just kill you. Then
>> the GC means nothing.
>> If your VAWA case got approved then doesn't that mean that you are
>> clear to self-petition (or perhaps even already AOSed). If that's the
>> case then I don't see why you would not also have a GC.
>> But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women
>> that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer
>> without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost)
>> requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but
>> above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that
>> they would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
>> Why are you still there? It's dangerous and there is no reason why
>> you should remain there. There are a lot of agencies that will help
>> you and I suspect you probably have been in contact with them already
>> (lay people and foreigners generally don't know what stuff like VAWA
>> is). As such I find it hard to believe they would not be strongly
>> advising you to leave this man. My understanding is that they also
>> have many resources and access to legal help for such cases. Haven't
>> you been using the help that has been being offered to you? Why
>> wouldn't you have asked legal counsel what your options are? Why
>> would you ignore such assistance and instead come here to a newsgroup
>> of rank amateurs?
>> Makes me wonder...
>> --
>> Demons are a Ghouls best Friend.
> I understand now.. GET OUT.. WHY ARE YOU THERE? There is no logical
> reason you should be with that guy. You are causing problems for
> yourself that only you can control and no one in this forum will be
> able to help you.
I'm not the one with the problem. Why then did you respond to my post as
if I was? Just a misquote?
--
An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching. - Mohandas Gandhi
Feb 22nd 2005, 3:47 pm
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by Andrew DeFaria
1Duckie wrote:
>> chicago2004 wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I am a new member. I am in Chicago. My VAWA case got approved in the
>>> end of 2004. I had the fingerprint
>>> in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct.
>>> 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case
>>> approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the
>>> GC? My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to
>>> divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process
>>> of the GC. Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
>> If you're getting hit then get out, get out, GET OUT! No sense
>> staying, no matter GC or no GC. One day he might just kill you. Then
>> the GC means nothing.
>> If your VAWA case got approved then doesn't that mean that you are
>> clear to self-petition (or perhaps even already AOSed). If that's the
>> case then I don't see why you would not also have a GC.
>> But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women
>> that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer
>> without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost)
>> requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but
>> above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that
>> they would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
>> Why are you still there? It's dangerous and there is no reason why
>> you should remain there. There are a lot of agencies that will help
>> you and I suspect you probably have been in contact with them already
>> (lay people and foreigners generally don't know what stuff like VAWA
>> is). As such I find it hard to believe they would not be strongly
>> advising you to leave this man. My understanding is that they also
>> have many resources and access to legal help for such cases. Haven't
>> you been using the help that has been being offered to you? Why
>> wouldn't you have asked legal counsel what your options are? Why
>> would you ignore such assistance and instead come here to a newsgroup
>> of rank amateurs?
>> Makes me wonder...
>> --
>> Demons are a Ghouls best Friend.
> I understand now.. GET OUT.. WHY ARE YOU THERE? There is no logical
> reason you should be with that guy. You are causing problems for
> yourself that only you can control and no one in this forum will be
> able to help you.
I'm not the one with the problem. Why then did you respond to my post as
if I was? Just a misquote?
--
An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching. - Mohandas Gandhi
>> chicago2004 wrote:
>>> Hi,
>>> I am a new member. I am in Chicago. My VAWA case got approved in the
>>> end of 2004. I had the fingerprint
>>> in Jan. 2005, . Before VAWA, My husband filed I-485 for me in Oct.
>>> 2003. I am wondering what is the process after the VAWA case
>>> approved to getting the GC. During waiting, what should I do for the
>>> GC? My husband is still abusing me time to time. I am afraid to
>>> divorce because I really don't know what's going on for the process
>>> of the GC. Thank you for sharing any your opinions and experience.
>> If you're getting hit then get out, get out, GET OUT! No sense
>> staying, no matter GC or no GC. One day he might just kill you. Then
>> the GC means nothing.
>> If your VAWA case got approved then doesn't that mean that you are
>> clear to self-petition (or perhaps even already AOSed). If that's the
>> case then I don't see why you would not also have a GC.
>> But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women
>> that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer
>> without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost)
>> requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but
>> above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that
>> they would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
>> Why are you still there? It's dangerous and there is no reason why
>> you should remain there. There are a lot of agencies that will help
>> you and I suspect you probably have been in contact with them already
>> (lay people and foreigners generally don't know what stuff like VAWA
>> is). As such I find it hard to believe they would not be strongly
>> advising you to leave this man. My understanding is that they also
>> have many resources and access to legal help for such cases. Haven't
>> you been using the help that has been being offered to you? Why
>> wouldn't you have asked legal counsel what your options are? Why
>> would you ignore such assistance and instead come here to a newsgroup
>> of rank amateurs?
>> Makes me wonder...
>> --
>> Demons are a Ghouls best Friend.
> I understand now.. GET OUT.. WHY ARE YOU THERE? There is no logical
> reason you should be with that guy. You are causing problems for
> yourself that only you can control and no one in this forum will be
> able to help you.
I'm not the one with the problem. Why then did you respond to my post as
if I was? Just a misquote?
--
An ounce of practice is worth more than tons of preaching. - Mohandas Gandhi
Feb 23rd 2005, 3:50 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Thank you for your words and concern.
My husband is addicted to alcohol. His family has problem with alcohol. After I got protection order last summer. He cannot drink at home. He still drinks time to time. I know it’s difficult for him to quit drink. He asked his attorney to write a letter to drop I-485. So I have no choice to file the VAWA through one origination. The attorney who helps me file the VAWA case told me that I had to wait for the interview. I post at this forum because I thought there might be someone who has same experience as mine.
I appreciate all your help and concern.
My husband is addicted to alcohol. His family has problem with alcohol. After I got protection order last summer. He cannot drink at home. He still drinks time to time. I know it’s difficult for him to quit drink. He asked his attorney to write a letter to drop I-485. So I have no choice to file the VAWA through one origination. The attorney who helps me file the VAWA case told me that I had to wait for the interview. I post at this forum because I thought there might be someone who has same experience as mine.
I appreciate all your help and concern.
Feb 23rd 2005, 4:34 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by Andrew DeFaria
But to me something is not right here. Generally VAWA's are for women that are being battered and seek to get out from under the batterer without fear of being deported. I thought one of the (almost) requirements would be that you are not still living with the guy but above it seems as if you still are. I find it hard to believe that they would approve a VAWA case with you still there.
According to the USCIS website, there is apparently nothing requiring a self-petitioning battered spouse to live apart from her/his abusive spouse, or even to get divorced, for that matter. Essentially it's like saying, "Hey, if you're being abused, we'll give you a way to adjust status without the help of your abusive partner, but whether you stay in the abusive environment is not really our concern."
As you said to the OP -- her adjustment should definitely not be her first concern here. A green card doesn't do you much good if you're dead.
~ Jenney
Feb 23rd 2005, 4:36 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
chicago2004 wrote:
>> sorry bout that...
> Thank you for your words and concern.
> My husband is addicted to alcohol. His family has problem with alcohol.
Did you not see this prior to agreeing to marry him?
> After I got protection order last summer. He cannot drink at home. He
> still drinks time to time.
What do you mean that he cannot drink at home? What kind of protection
order did you get? I've never heard of a protection order that just
stipulates that the other person cannot drink but otherwise the two can
be together. Even if there is one you need the other kind - one that
states that he cannot be within X feet of you or he's in violation of
the order.
> I know it’s difficult for him to quit drink.
That is not your problem.
> He asked his attorney to write a letter to drop I-485. So I have no
> choice to file the VAWA through one origination.
The VAWA is only if you are being abused and/or threatened with harm. It
has nothing to do really with the I-485. Since you have stated that you
have been abused then the VAWA is indeed for you. Whether he drops the
I-485 is irrelevant because as I understand it the VAWA is a way for you
to adjust status independently from him since he's an abuser. IOW it
does not matter to you that he has dropped the I-485.
> The attorney who helps me file the VAWA case told me that I had to
> wait for the interview. I post at this forum because I thought there
> might be someone who has same experience as mine.
Your original post is concerned with getting a green card. I assume you
want that to start working and provide for yourself. What did your
attorney say about that? That's the person you should be asking - not us.
> I appreciate all your help and concern.
Get a stay away protection order on your husband. Have no further
contact with him. Contact your lawyer and ask him how you go about
getting a green card/work authorization. Meantime file for separation
and/or divorce proceedings. Keep away from your husband - only have
contact with him through lawyers - and keep yourself away and safe.
--
What do you do when you see an endangered animal that eats only
endangered plants?
>> sorry bout that...
> Thank you for your words and concern.
> My husband is addicted to alcohol. His family has problem with alcohol.
Did you not see this prior to agreeing to marry him?
> After I got protection order last summer. He cannot drink at home. He
> still drinks time to time.
What do you mean that he cannot drink at home? What kind of protection
order did you get? I've never heard of a protection order that just
stipulates that the other person cannot drink but otherwise the two can
be together. Even if there is one you need the other kind - one that
states that he cannot be within X feet of you or he's in violation of
the order.
> I know it’s difficult for him to quit drink.
That is not your problem.
> He asked his attorney to write a letter to drop I-485. So I have no
> choice to file the VAWA through one origination.
The VAWA is only if you are being abused and/or threatened with harm. It
has nothing to do really with the I-485. Since you have stated that you
have been abused then the VAWA is indeed for you. Whether he drops the
I-485 is irrelevant because as I understand it the VAWA is a way for you
to adjust status independently from him since he's an abuser. IOW it
does not matter to you that he has dropped the I-485.
> The attorney who helps me file the VAWA case told me that I had to
> wait for the interview. I post at this forum because I thought there
> might be someone who has same experience as mine.
Your original post is concerned with getting a green card. I assume you
want that to start working and provide for yourself. What did your
attorney say about that? That's the person you should be asking - not us.
> I appreciate all your help and concern.
Get a stay away protection order on your husband. Have no further
contact with him. Contact your lawyer and ask him how you go about
getting a green card/work authorization. Meantime file for separation
and/or divorce proceedings. Keep away from your husband - only have
contact with him through lawyers - and keep yourself away and safe.
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Feb 23rd 2005, 4:53 am
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Re: VAWA I-360 approved. Need advise
Originally Posted by chicago2004
Thank you for your words and concern.
My husband is addicted to alcohol. His family has problem with alcohol. After I got protection order last summer. He cannot drink at home. He still drinks time to time. I know it’s difficult for him to quit drink. He asked his attorney to write a letter to drop I-485. So I have no choice to file the VAWA through one origination. The attorney who helps me file the VAWA case told me that I had to wait for the interview. I post at this forum because I thought there might be someone who has same experience as mine.
I appreciate all your help and concern.
My husband is addicted to alcohol. His family has problem with alcohol. After I got protection order last summer. He cannot drink at home. He still drinks time to time. I know it’s difficult for him to quit drink. He asked his attorney to write a letter to drop I-485. So I have no choice to file the VAWA through one origination. The attorney who helps me file the VAWA case told me that I had to wait for the interview. I post at this forum because I thought there might be someone who has same experience as mine.
I appreciate all your help and concern.
Oh my gosh!, you are still with that man??, Sorry if this sounds harsh but don't be stupid, get the h*** out!!