How do I cancel a K1 petition?

[joeyjoey 1]

How would I cancel a K-1 petition?

Oct 5 - NOA2

Nov 17 - NVC to Consulate in Rio de Janeiro - package is enroute via DHL.

What would I need to do?

Would I be able to file another K-1 in the future without problems?

Thanks.

[payxibka 10,045]

How would I cancel a K-1 petition?

Oct 5 - NOA2

Nov 17 - NVC to Consulate in Rio de Janeiro - package is enroute via DHL.

What would I need to do?

Would I be able to file another K-1 in the future without problems?

Thanks.

Since it has gotten to the consulate phase you will need to get notice to them and abandon it there....

Future K-1's within two years of the petition previous petition's approval will be impacted via IMBRA and will require submission of a waiver

[dougyceci 0]

Track the package and notify the embassy. Sorry to hear things are not working out. I noticed you either are in Brasil or just got back.

[alix 20]

Hi Joey,

I'm really sorry to read about this!

But things happen for a reason and I'm sure you are doing what's best for you.

I have no experience with this but I think you should e-mail the consulate, giving the petition number and tell them you want to withdraw your sponsorship to her visa and that you want them to stop processing it. Ask them what steps you need to take to ensure that it is really cancelled. I'd also contact the USCIS and the NVC and ask the same thing.

I've read in other threads about people even marrying a K-1, getting a divorce and applying for another K-1 and getting it. So, I don't think you'll have a problem doing this eventually.

Anyways, good luck!

Alix

[Married_my_love 0]

We cancelled a case that had reached the embassy, had to write a letter requesting it (we sent that via certified mail and kept signed, returned receipt - came in handy when husband traveled to US later), then they called us to confirm on the tele to make sure it was true before they cancelled it. It gets sent back to where it originated and then it is revoked. We were able to re-file no problem, just had to show we had applied before and the outcome of that application....... (but we were not affected by IMBRA so I can't comment on that.)

[ucla_cutie26 0]

Best of luck Joey (my RFE buddy), hopefully things work out for the best!

[joeyjoey 1]

What happended was............

In order to receive a Passport in Brazil, you cannot have outstanding bad debts. These have to be paid off before "CPF" will give make clearance for a Passport. At least that is my understanding. She had lost her job and was unable to pay her debts. But most of the debt was because she just kept spending even when she knew she had no way to pay (credit cards).

In March 2006, I gave her the money to pay all the bad debts to clear her record at "CPF". Now she can get a Passport. I visited Brazil Nov 8 - 14 and everything was just wonderful. I explained all the necessary documents, gave her all the info she would need from me at the Interview.

3 days after I returned home, I called her and asked about the Passport. That's when she told me she had done something "stupid" long ago. She explained that she had never paid those old debts and that she is unable to get a Passport. I was furious! I did not have words to explain what I was feeling.

I remembered that when I visited her Mother's house, it had new living room furniture, new bathroom appliances, new dining room furniture, new kitchen and a new refrigerator. Now the all the pieces started coming together. I understand that she did this for the family, but here I am with our petition arriving at the Consulate in Rio de Janeiro TODAY. She has no passport and has no way to get one. How I wish I wish I had that diamond ring back!

She swears that her love for me is true, and that she just made a horrible mistake, bad judgement. But I don't think I can proceed more with the Visa. I am certainly not going to pay for all her debts again. I told her to sell her ring and pay her debts. So here I am, about to stop the Visa process and the papers are in Brazil now. How sad is all this?

Honestly, I care much for her. I love her. I really don't know what I should do. I feel angry, betrayed, confused, stupid. I have not talked to her since she told me all this. So, in the next 2-3 weeks, I will make a decision on what I'll do. I do not want to be making too much about nothing in the big picture of life. I just need to think.

[garya505 2]

What happended was............

In order to receive a Passport in Brazil, you cannot have outstanding bad debts. These have to be paid off before "CPF" will give make clearance for a Passport. At least that is my understanding. She had lost her job and was unable to pay her debts. But most of the debt was because she just kept spending even when she knew she had no way to pay (credit cards).

In March 2006, I gave her the money to pay all the bad debts to clear her record at "CPF". Now she can get a Passport. I visited Brazil Nov 8 - 14 and everything was just wonderful. I explained all the necessary documents, gave her all the info she would need from me at the Interview.

3 days after I returned home, I called her and asked about the Passport. That's when she told me she had done something "stupid" long ago. She explained that she had never paid those old debts and that she is unable to get a Passport. I was furious! I did not have words to explain what I was feeling.

I remembered that when I visited her Mother's house, it had new living room furniture, new bathroom appliances, new dining room furniture, new kitchen and a new refrigerator. Now the all the pieces started coming together. I understand that she did this for the family, but here I am with our petition arriving at the Consulate in Rio de Janeiro TODAY. She has no passport and has no way to get one. How I wish I wish I had that diamond ring back!

She swears that her love for me is true, and that she just made a horrible mistake, bad judgement. But I don't think I can proceed more with the Visa. I am certainly not going to pay for all her debts again. I told her to sell her ring and pay her debts. So here I am, about to stop the Visa process and the papers are in Brazil now. How sad is all this?

Honestly, I care much for her. I love her. I really don't know what I should do. I feel angry, betrayed, confused, stupid. I have not talked to her since she told me all this. So, in the next 2-3 weeks, I will make a decision on what I'll do. I do not want to be making too much about nothing in the big picture of life. I just need to think.

You've been blinded by love. She never intended to marry you. Cancel the petition and find an honest woman.

[Mew 0]

Joey,

First of all, I'm sorry about what you're going through... Take your time and try not to make any decisions that you might regret later. As far as I know, the waiting time for an interview in Rio has gone from 1 month to 2-3 months, which would give you guys time to sort this out.

I have checked what is needed to get a passport in Brazil and I haven't found anything about needing CPF clearance.

Fernanda would need to show (i) either her ID (RG) or her birth certificate; (ii) her voting document and the little strips of paper they give us that show that we voted in the last election (or, if you can't find them, a certificate obtained with the Electoral Justice - and I think you can obtain it online); (iii) 2 passport pictures (5x7 cm); (iv) the form that can be found (click on the link below); and (v) an GRU filled out and duly paid ( https://www2.dpf.gov.br/gru/gru?nac=0 - BRL 89.71). So... I may be mistaken, but I don't see how one would need any clearance from Secretaria da Receita Federal to get a passport. GRU has a field where we type our CPF number, but as far as I know, that's to identify the person who is making the payment and they don't really check it. They only care about the payment being made and that the information on the GRU is correct (GRU).

http://www.dpf.gov.br/web/servicos/passaporte.htm

If I *am* mistaken and they do check CPF information, you should know that CPF (that's the individual taxpayer registry with the authority equivalent to IRS in the US) can only be 'suspended' if one's failed to file tax returns in the last 2 years (or the statement that says one does not meet the requirements to file). And to get your CPF cancelled is really hard (I mean, the situations in which one's CPF gets cancelled don't happen too often and none of them includes having debts, as far as I know). - http://www.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Legislac...4/in4612004.htm

In any case, Fernanda can check whether her situation with the Receita Federal is okay by checking it online: http://www.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Aplicaco...ultaPublica.asp

If it's not okay, then she'll find instructions here: http://www.receita.fazenda.gov.br/Novidade...LeiaMaisCpf.htm

If she's having problems with credit card companies, then her name goes to SERASA. You'll find what it does exactly by visiting their website: http://www.serasa.com.br/ingles/i_serasa/index.htm (in English).

Fernanda can contact the credict card companies and try to pay for her debts in instalments. From what I've heard they are even willing to charge less than is owed if it means they'll get some money back. There are some companies in Brazil who will assist people who can't pay their credit card bills negotiate with the credit card companies, but I've never used one, so I can't tell you which one is reliable.

I hope this helps Fernanda and you to solve her financial problems and to work on your relationship.

[Cindy&Kev 0]

My brother had debts on his CPF and did not have to clear it before getting his passport.

[joeyjoey 1]

My brother had debts on his CPF and did not have to clear it before getting his passport.

Cindy&Kev,

Even debts that have been turned over to a Collection Agency?

[Cindy&Kev 0]

Yes, he had all the kynd of debts that you can think!!!

[BPM-MVS 0]

JoeyJoey, First let me say that this must be extremely painful to have the trust that we all must in our Fiance's and to find that this trust was broken. You have stated that she is deeply sorry for the dishonesty! Here is my suggestions:

Have every piece of furniture or appliance that the family received with money not intended for them returned immediately! If any family member complains, she should state that this is for the well being of the her and the potential marriage because she purchased them them with the Fiance's money with out his knowledge. If the family is against the departure of the gifts, then they obviously knew from the beginning of the gift giving that she was buying the gifts with "swindled" money. I pray that was not the case for you!

If your Fiance has any issues with returning the gifts, even at a loss!, then she was not really looking at your heart. I pray to God that she will comply with such a request and her family will understand that selling these gift from her, financed by you, will repair the damage done!

God bless and I pray you find truth:)))) Ask her and she just might return all gifts to save a love she had searched for all her life. If she doesn't, please thank God for not allowing you to be taken for a fool.

God bless.

[sjoefl01 1]

Let's face it you are getting scammed. She got you once. Don't let her get you again. The consulate is not a collection agency. They really don't care about foreign debt. Cut your losses. She probably has 10 guys paying this same debt that has put her family up in luxury.

[MrMrsKnight 0]

Joey, I'm sorry you're in this situation. It probably hurts right now......

Just to clarify... she can get a passport even if she is in debt. I just called and checked with my uncle, who works at the Federal Police, and he said that it'd not be a problem.

Don't do anything you might regret later, no one really knows if she really just made a mistake and regrets lying to you, or if she's playing you. So no one here can or should judge your relationship.

Follow your heart and do what is best for you.

Good luck!!