u/Plenty-Ad-4779

Chicagoans who like coffee and friend circle…

I am a VAWA survivor, but not everyone appreciates my journey so far

 

This is the only place where people have heard me out and supported me throughout my VAWA journey

 

I would like to meet more folks in person in Chicago and hear them out

 

If you are a VAWA filer or even a legal professional in Chicago who wouldn’t mind meeting up for coffee, then inbox me

 

I’m 33/M, I work for the City, go to law school, I can spend hours reading, gardening, meditating, conversing, sport-ing, running/jogging

 

No judgment, all Chicagoans welcome!

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u/Plenty-Ad-4779 — 12 days ago

Great morning! Thank you for your continued support!

I have a specific and niche inquiry/ies:

  1. Can one join ANG or any branch with only I-360 approval, while I-485 is still pending?

  2. OR, has anyone enlisted in any branch through VAWA route?

I want to join ANG on the side for a score of reasons and benefits as mentioned in my previous post at point 3.

I am about to write a recruiter and I could use any guidance/insight before I do so

Yes, I can look into civilian positions for now

Yes, my state (Illinois) at least on paper allows joining the local PD with just work permit but in my experience 1. that is only on paper and 2. even if allowed, does not necessarily give me all the benefits that ANG provides

Thank you in advance!

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u/Plenty-Ad-4779 — 24 days ago