r/VAWAAPPLICANTS

I My VAWA I-360 expedite request was approved today! 🙏!! How long will it take for them to approve my I 360?

Hey everyone!

Just for the context. My VAWA is pending this 2023. On June 2025 I filed for EAD c09 renewal which I haven't received yet, at that time I did not request AP. Question:
If I file for Advance Parole now, how long will I have to wait ? Is there a chance they will approve it soon and send it along with my EAD whenever it gets approved ? My EAD is pending for more then a year, perhaps they would just send them together ?

I’m looking for recent experiences with C31 EAD renewals for approved VAWA cases.
My VAWA I-360 has been approved, and I recently filed my I-765 renewal under C31. My current EAD expires in January 2027.
Could anyone who recently filed a C31 renewal please share:
● How long did it take to receive your new EAD?

Whatever I won’t be kept here for however many years. Once I get it, I’m outta here. I feel cooked up. Yea I’m aware of it triggering the ban but it’s whatever.

Hi everyone! I’m wondering if anyone can share their timeline for an I-485 filed separately after VAWA approval.

I-485 filed: 06/2025
Biometrics: 02/2026
Currently at Brooklyn Field Office
EAD: No update since I applied

I contacted USCIS customer service and was told that my I-485 is currently at the Field Office. I have no idea how much longer I might have to wait for the interview.
For those with a similar case, how long did you wait from filing the I-485 to receiving your interview notice? I’d really appreciate it if you could share your timeline. Thank you!

Looking to see if anyone has been in a similar situation.

I-485 filed: May 3, 2021
I-360 VAWA filed: February 9, 2022
RFE response received by USCIS: April 8, 2026
No updates or changes on either case in the USCIS online portal since then.

My congressman’s office just told me today that both my I-360 and I-485 are now at the local USCIS Field Office waiting for an interview slot to become available.

Has anyone had their I-360 and I-485 sent to a Field Office together for an interview? If so, how long did you wait between the Field Office receiving the case and getting your interview notice? And was the I-360 approved before or after the interview?

I have a PR trip coming up and I am a bit anxious!
Anyone who has been recently?

i havent travelled in 5 years please advise

I have an approved vawa. My interview notice just came in. I did not use a lawyer to apply my petition, should I hire a lawyer to come with me to the interview? How has your recent interview experience been? Especially if u have some history (I have traffic ticket for operating vehicle on suspended license)

I have an upcoming international flight because I need to visit my family due to an emergency. I previously had more than one year of lawful presence in the U.S., and I have already traveled internationally twice and returned without any issues.
However, with the recent updates, I’m a little worried about traveling again. My main concern is whether I will be allowed to re-enter the United States when I return.
If traveling could create an issue with a bar or another immigration matter that I would need to deal with afterward, I can handle that. Right now, I urgently need to travel overseas to see my family.
Based on my situation, is it safe for me to leave the U.S. and expect to be allowed back in?

Good day All,
Plsss, I need advice. I applied for VAWA in August 2022. And VAWA is still pending.‘I received NTA for September 9th through my Attorney today.
Though, I have one criminal case where a lady at work called Police on me, I was arrested by the police and charged to court and the case was stricken off thru Deferred Prosecution since last year December 2025.
My fear is that will ICE arrest me on my court Day. The arrest is my worry bcos my two Children who are living in Nigeria solely depend on me bcos their Mother has passed since 2019.
I need advice from you all. VAWA is not approved yet, still pending

Yall I’m genuinely lost here. I applied since December 2024 and keep getting prima facie papers but no EAD!

I did an ombudsman and submitted to the local congressman AND expedited with USCIS. But NOTHINGGGG since other than some biometrics a few months ago. I’ve got two little kids man!

My family has helped all they could but this is teetering on the edge for them with helping us. I’m about to lose my mind.

I can’t even go to my country cus my girls don’t have a passport since their dad won’t sign off on it!

PLEASE HOW ARE YALL GETTING APPROVED FOR AN EAD????

Does anyone know of an attorney who handles cases in different states? I’m currently in Oregon and I have an attorney, but the communication hasn’t been the best. I initially paid $2,500 for my VAWA case, and now the attorney is asking for another $5,000. I handled all the translations from Spanish to English myself. At this point, I’m looking for a second opinion about my case. I’ve already spoken with two other attorneys, and one charges $8,500 while the other charges $10,000. My case is legitimate, and I’m looking for an experienced VAWA attorney who can review my case and give me a second opinion, preferably at a more reasonable price. If anyone knows of a good attorney who handles cases across different states, I would really appreciate the recommendation.

Hi, I wanted to share my friend’s experience using AP yesterday. She has a VAWA case (with overstay) and arrived in JFK. She said that they made her wait for 1.5hrs but once they called her in the room, they just took her fingerprints, picture and let her in without any problems.

I know every case and every officer is different, but I’m just sharing my friend’s experience for anyone who might need a little bit of good news these days.