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Re: Official I-601A Thread

Guys, on the I-130 from part 4 line 46.d - “date authorized stay expired” what date should be entered if we are DACA but entered EWI. Should it be date expiration date or just date of entry.

Re: Official I-601A Thread

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Originally Posted by VJB2 (Post 684500)

Hi, guys.

So, this might be a little different and wasn’t really sure where to post.

My mom acquired who she says is a great lawyer to try to adjust an EWI. Yesterday she received a letter from NVC stating USCIS approved her immigrant visa petition. The letter has a case and invoice number, as well as instructions to continue. It also states her interview will be based in Juarez.

Considering all the shifty lawyers, I’m trying to do my own research to see if this is valid, the norm, and hopefully a solution for her. Her siblings are all green card holders and USC, and my grandma (her mom) is now a USC who is quite old of age now. My bother is a USC, and I’m a DACA holder. Apparently the lawyer asked for documentation from everyone as a way to build a case of why she should be allowed to stay/return.

Does this seem normal? I would hate for mom to be trying to do the right thing and end up stuck in Mexico with a 10 year ban. Let me know if there are any questions.

Update on this: it looks like the lawyers are trying to use hardship for my grandma and my mom needs to be here to support her health wise and financially. They're working on putting together, collecting letters and proof of support to build the case and waiver.

Sigh, so nervous.

Re: Official I-601A Thread

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Originally Posted by FinAnalyst (Post 686250)

Guys, on the I-130 from part 4 line 46.d - “date authorized stay expired” what date should be entered if we are DACA but entered EWI. Should it be date expiration date or just date of entry.

That section applies to you only if you were inspected into the country. In other words, if you were legally admitted into the country.

If you EWI, you'll want leave that blank. See screenshot.

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Originally Posted by BestBefore1984 (Post 686219)

Hey guys. Someone told me there is no point trying to adjust as an EWI through marriage.

Am I being mislead?

Good luck to you guys btw.

I think you may be being misled. Did this person mention why he/she believed it was pointless to go through this process?

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Originally Posted by BestBefore1984 (Post 686219)

Hey guys. Someone told me there is no point trying to adjust as an EWI through marriage.

Am I being mislead?

Good luck to you guys btw.

Marriage to an USC is the only guaranteed way to adjust if you EWI and don't have waiver through I-601A or 245i.

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Originally Posted by jakeim86 (Post 686272)

Marriage to an USC is the only guaranteed way to adjust if you EWI and don't have waiver through I-601A or 245i.

Yeah, that is what I figured.

I might be going this route in about a year. How long on average does the process take?

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Originally Posted by BestBefore1984 (Post 686354)

Yeah, that is what I figured.

I might be going this route in about a year. How long on average does the process take?

Assuming that your case is straightforward. Meaning, no issues with the law or in removal proceeding. The process, from start to finish, will take around 2 years.

There is A LOT of sitting around involved in the process waiting for one form to get approved before you can submit the next one, so get started as soon as you can.

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I'm not sure if this was already discussed in this forum but those who EWI and got DACA before 18yrs old and had no lapse and have an approved i130 can go to their home country for interview with no waiver needed. A lady in FB group was approved on her interview at Juarez, Mexico.

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Originally Posted by jakeim86 (Post 686272)

Marriage to an USC is the only guaranteed way to adjust if you EWI and don't have waiver through I-601A or 245i.

Sorry, could you clarify that a bit? I am an USC and my wife is a DACA recipient that also is EWI.

I thought the only way to get her an adjustment is through the i-601. Are you saying there is a simpler way for us or am I just misunderstanding this.

Thanks for any help!

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Originally Posted by februaries (Post 691408)

Sorry, you are right in that you need the wavier using I-601A or 245i if you EWI.