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(i) When applying U visa I-918 applicant get 2 different case numbers one for U visa application and other for I-765.
you can only track i-765 which is waste of time that will only approve after U gets approve.
So, checking online status EAC1X0XXXXXXX is waste of time till you/attorney get any approval letters from VSC or NSC.
(ii) With U visa > I-765 Applied under A(19).
If you get Deferred Action you have to apply EAD under C(14). don't wait to get EAD applied under A(19) as that will
be issued only after U status approved and valid for 2-4 years.
(iii) Applying U visa as taking chance on your case or 50/50 case basis is waste of time & money.
If your Case have no evidences or as a victim you doesn't come under listed U visa crime, its waste of time and money to
apply and until you believe that certification have weigh and listed crime has been marked on certification.
as well you have an evidences to provide USCIS.
(iv) RFE - better to get
Getting RFE is for good, cases which have a potential in it will get RFE it is a second chance to prove your case.
Always make a copy of documents sent to USCIS
(v) Getting Update from VSC or NSC about your case.
Applicant can't inquire about i-918 application to any service centers without a representative/attorney.
attorney can only ask questions about case and as usual after 2-3 weeks response would come as case still in processing.
(In Some cases if applicant directly applied can contact service centers regards to case but documentation required)
(vi) Travel outside United States.
If you are on any other non-immigrant status while applying U visa you can travel or renew or get other visa stamped
till you get U visa or EAD applied on DA.
If you got DA and hav'nt applied EAD means you are still on your previous Non-immigrant status.
(v) If applicant is outside united states and had illegal stay for 6 months or more
If illegal stay below 6 months to 1 year 3 years BAN or above 1 year - 5 to 10 years BAN you can waive it by filing I-601.
Illegal Presence after or before applying U. you can file form I-601 provisional unlawful presence waiver.
(vi) If you are already on any Non-immigrant status like F/H/J/L/E or any category which comes under NIV
and you go Deferred action, till you applied EAD on that DA basis you can be on your current NIV status only
DA is just to deffer any deportation action against applicant.
(it means till you get actual U visa you can work/travel/stay or maintain your NIV status.
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you can only track i-765 which is waste of time that will only approve after U gets approve.
So, checking online status EAC1X0XXXXXXX is waste of time till you/attorney get any approval letters from VSC or NSC.
(ii) With U visa > I-765 Applied under A(19).
If you get Deferred Action you have to apply EAD under C(14). don't wait to get EAD applied under A(19) as that will
be issued only after U status approved and valid for 2-4 years.
(iii) Applying U visa as taking chance on your case or 50/50 case basis is waste of time & money.
If your Case have no evidences or as a victim you doesn't come under listed U visa crime, its waste of time and money to
apply and until you believe that certification have weigh and listed crime has been marked on certification.
as well you have an evidences to provide USCIS.
(iv) RFE - better to get
Getting RFE is for good, cases which have a potential in it will get RFE it is a second chance to prove your case.
Always make a copy of documents sent to USCIS
(v) Getting Update from VSC or NSC about your case.
Applicant can't inquire about i-918 application to any service centers without a representative/attorney.
attorney can only ask questions about case and as usual after 2-3 weeks response would come as case still in processing.
(In Some cases if applicant directly applied can contact service centers regards to case but documentation required)
(vi) Travel outside United States.
If you are on any other non-immigrant status while applying U visa you can travel or renew or get other visa stamped
till you get U visa or EAD applied on DA.
If you got DA and hav'nt applied EAD means you are still on your previous Non-immigrant status.
(v) If applicant is outside united states and had illegal stay for 6 months or more
If illegal stay below 6 months to 1 year 3 years BAN or above 1 year - 5 to 10 years BAN you can waive it by filing I-601.
Illegal Presence after or before applying U. you can file form I-601 provisional unlawful presence waiver.
(vi) If you are already on any Non-immigrant status like F/H/J/L/E or any category which comes under NIV
and you go Deferred action, till you applied EAD on that DA basis you can be on your current NIV status only
DA is just to deffer any deportation action against applicant.
(it means till you get actual U visa you can work/travel/stay or maintain your NIV status.
Folks please add comments if you have any important information needs to be shared with others
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