What happens after form I-360 is approved?

After a Form I-360 petition is approved, the self-petitioner may apply for adjustment of status until his or her priority date is current. Battered spouses or children in the immediate relative category will be able to apply for adjustment of status as soon as the Form I-360 is approved.

What is form I-360 used for?

Citizens. Widows and widowers of U.S. citizens may use Form I-360 to petition for a green card, on condition that they were not legally separated or divorced from the citizen at the time of his or her death, have not remarried, and that they file the petition within two years of the citizen’s death.

How long does it take to get i-360 approved?

between 16 to 21 months
When you file the I-360 form with the attached evidence, it may take between 16 to 21 months to process your VAWA petition fully. USCIS will issue a Prima Facie Determination Notice to VAWA petitioners who qualified and fulfilled requirements. When you receive such a notice, it is valid for 150 days.

How long does it take for I-360 special immigrant to be approved?

USCIS generally makes decisions on SIJ petitions within 180 days (about six months) from your official filing date.

Can I stay in U.S. while I-360 is pending?

A pending or approved petition from a sponsor gives you no rights to come to or remain in the United States.

Can I get work permit with VAWA?

If the VAWA application is granted, the applicant receives deferred action and can apply for work authorization while they wait to file the Form I-485, which is the Green Card application.

Can I-485 be denied after I-360 approval?

But here’s the catch: If you file the I-360 at the same time as you apply for a green card using the Form I-485, then the denial of the I-360 and I-485 could send you to Immigration Court.

Can i360 be denied?

Even if your I-360 petition is denied based on a reason other than fraud, the USCIS can still charge you with fraud. If you are concerned that you made a mistake on your application, it’s best to ask USCIS for an opportunity to explain the mistake.

Can I stay in US while I-360 is pending?

Can I work while VAWA is pending?

Can I file I-360 and I-485 together?

Eligible non-immediate relatives may file the Form I-360 concurrently with the Form I-485 only if an immigrant visa number is immediately available.

Can I remarry after VAWA approval?

What if I remarry? If you remarry before the approval of a VAWA petition, it will be denied. Remarriage after approval will not invalidate the petition or grant.