IV packet was approved but more than 1 year passed without paying fees

[mfmukhtar786 0]

Hello,

My dad, a US Citizen, had petitioned for his sister, her husband, and their 4 children a while back. The entire process for their visas was going well until the US Embassy in Islamabad, Pakistan sent their IV packages to them. There were some misunderstandings that caused more than 1 year of time to pass. They have still not paid their fees and it has been a few years since then.

My question is this. Does my dad have to re-petition for his sister and her family, or is there a way to revive the old case. Any help in this matter would be greatly appreciated.

Please let me know exactly what our options are and what we need to do. Thank you.

[aleful 1,905]

hi

unless an attorney can reopen the case, he would have to start all over again, since the petition was considered abandoned and closed after one year

[mfmukhtar786 0]

hi

unless an attorney can reopen the case, he would have to start all over again, since the petition was considered abandoned and closed after one year

Thanks for the information. What are the chances of an attorney being able to successfully get an abandoned case reopened? Is it even worth trying out?

[aleful 1,905]

hi

not much, it depends how long it was, if the case was returned to the US, they might at least consult with an attorney and see if it's viable. it will be a long wait if they have to start all over