Is the uscis application center in California still processing applications even though uscis is closed until May ?

USCIS is closed to the public. They are still processing apps. Things might be slower, however. Straight from USCIS: "As of March 18, U.S....

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What is the next step ?

File for VAWA, if it's as bad as you say it is. Did you call the cops and press charges for the abuse?

If your priority date (PD) is current, then file the 140/485/765/131 together. Your category would be c9 based on adjustment of status. Your OPT...

The law itself, Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 212(e), states: "aggregate of at least two years". You should be fine.

Is vawa still effective, I'm in process of filing vawa I 360 for abuse from spouse?

Last year, VAWA was reauthorized for 5 years, so yes, it's still effective. If something happens and Congress takes it away, it would depend on the...

If you are a VAWA applicant and I-360 is still pending, can you get approved for EAD to I-765 while waiting for I-360 approval?

You have to file a 485 either first or along with a 765. You can't just file the 765 by itself. On a side note, why not just file these based on...

Can I switch from L1A to H1 with I-140 approved? If yes, what will be the impact on my green card process?

L and H visas are non-immigrant or temporary. An I-140 is based on an EB visa, which is for a green card. Your I-140 would be based on that, not...

Will food stamp benefits stop my husband to get into the states?

DHS will not consider public benefits received by a US citizen. They will only consider public benefits directly received by an applicant (your...

When will I get my work authorization based on my WAVA case?

I'm guessing you mean VAWA. If you filed the 485, you can file the 765 app for a work permit. These usually take about 6-9 months.

Sorry you weren't selected. As the above 2 attorney's stated, there might be other ways to stay in the US. Ask an attorney about those. Asylum...