Withdraw K-1 before CR-1

[John & Rose 7,239]

I am interested in withdrawing my old K-1 before I submit the CR-1.  In my research and even on the USCIS site it states that the petition can only be withdrawn prior to adjudication.  I would like to, for my own peace of mind, withdraw the K-1 so it will not have an impact on the CR-1.  

 

Information out there is squiffy at best.  It seems I send a letter to the US Embassy in the Philippines and copy USCIS on it.  There was no information on where to send the USCIS letter but I assume California since they had the petition before NVC.

 

From what I can tell is I send a letter with all pertinent identification stating that I wish to withdraw the K-1.  Some places say to include an explanation while others say do not.

 

Any thoughts?

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

14 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I am interested in withdrawing my old K-1 before I submit the CR-1.  In my research and even on the USCIS site it states that the petition can only be withdrawn prior to adjudication.  I would like to, for my own peace of mind, withdraw the K-1 so it will not have an impact on the CR-1.  

 

Information out there is squiffy at best.  It seems I send a letter to the US Embassy in the Philippines and copy USCIS on it.  There was no information on where to send the USCIS letter but I assume California since they had the petition before NVC.

 

From what I can tell is I send a letter with all pertinent identification stating that I wish to withdraw the K-1.  Some places say to include an explanation while others say do not.

 

Any thoughts?

 

Yes from what I've read it's best to send a letter to both the embassy and NVC. Technically USCIS has nothing more to do with it but not a bad idea to also send one to them honestly.

 

Canceling/withdrawing officially is best route as the stories of 2-3 years later petitions still being active in the system has happened and can cause issues.

 

I would say write to all three places with the case information and request an official withdrawl of it all to make sure it gets returned/removed from the system.

[John & Rose 7,239]

1 minute ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

Yes from what I've read it's best to send a letter to both the embassy and NVC. Technically USCIS has nothing more to do with it but not a bad idea to also send one to them honestly.

 

Canceling/withdrawing officially is best route as the stories of 2-3 years later petitions still being active in the system has happened and can cause issues.

 

I would say write to all three places with the case information and request an official withdrawl of it all to make sure it gets returned/removed from the system.

Thank you.  I will do this today.  I have the address for the Embassy but do I send the USCIS letter to CSC where they handled the petition?  I will find an address for NVC.

 

Thanks again.

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

1 minute ago, John & Rose said:

Thank you.  I will do this today.  I have the address for the Embassy but do I send the USCIS letter to CSC where they handled the petition?  I will find an address for NVC.

 

Thanks again.

 

That was my only wonder if you still send it to the USCIS lockbox or directly to the USCIS office.

[John & Rose 7,239]

1 minute ago, Ben&Zian said:

 

That was my only wonder if you still send it to the USCIS lockbox or directly to the USCIS office.

I can do both.  It will just be a copy of the same letter.  I am hoping to submit the CR-1 mid July after we receive the Marriage Certificate from PSA.

[Hank_ 9,174]

23 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I am interested in withdrawing my old K-1 before I submit the CR-1.  In my research and even on the USCIS site it states that the petition can only be withdrawn prior to adjudication.  I would like to, for my own peace of mind, withdraw the K-1 so it will not have an impact on the CR-1.  

 

Information out there is squiffy at best.  It seems I send a letter to the US Embassy in the Philippines and copy USCIS on it.  There was no information on where to send the USCIS letter but I assume California since they had the petition before NVC.

 

From what I can tell is I send a letter with all pertinent identification stating that I wish to withdraw the K-1.  Some places say to include an explanation while others say do not.

 

Any thoughts?

Huh?   There is nothing to withdraw.  USCIS completed their processing of the I-129F petition, sent it on.   The embassy DENIED the visa, returning the case file to USCIS  ... cycle complete.   It was DOA upon denial.

[Ben&Zian 4,398]

Ah if it was DOA then yes nothing to withdrawl technically. I need to keep up with timelines better hah.

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Huh?   There is nothing to withdraw.  USCIS completed their processing of the I-129F petition, sent it on.   The embassy DENIED the visa, returning the case file to USCIS  ... cycle complete.   It was DOA upon denial.

I have read about cases where the new petition was denied because a previous petition was still "on the books".  I guess I was just looking to be thorough (this time!).   

[Hank_ 9,174]

2 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

I have read about cases where the new petition was denied because a previous petition was still "on the books".  I guess I was just looking to be thorough (this time!).   

Don't mix apples and oranges.      The key factor with the other case you need to KNOW is -  were they denied at the embassy or did the petition/beneficiary just drop the process and walk away.    

 

HUGE difference between "walking away" and "denial".

 

In your case ... it is DOA!    

 

You  are now trying to DO-DO when DO will DO.

Edited June 29, 2018 by Hank_

[John & Rose 7,239]

2 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Don't mix apples and oranges.      The key factor with the other case you need to KNOW is -  were they denied at the embassy or did the petition/beneficiary just drop the process and walk away.    

 

HUGE difference between "walking away" and "denial".

 

In your case ... it is DOA!    

 

You  are now trying to DO-DO when DO will DO.

Then I will relax and just DO!

 

Did I mention that PLDT sucks...8 days waiting for activation now.  (just wanted to vent)

[Hank_ 9,174]

13 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Then I will relax and just DO!

 

Did I mention that PLDT sucks...8 days waiting for activation now.  (just wanted to vent)

Yes PLDT , or any of them for the matter, are a test of patience.   SMART owns PLDT (or visa versa).   

 

We currently have Sky for internet at our house in the Phils, P1800/mo for 20MB speed, unlimited data  (installation was P3,000)... so far so good.   

 

Ya, relax ... that horse has been whipped to deal and dragged to the curb  ( returned to USCIS with the big RED stamp on it.      )

 

 

As long as you answered Part 5 correctly .. all is good.

Edited June 29, 2018 by Hank_

[John & Rose 7,239]

17 minutes ago, Hank_ said:

Yes PLDT , or any of them for the matter, are a test of patience.   SMART owns PLDT (or visa versa).   

 

We currently have Sky for internet at our house in the Phils, P1800/mo for 20MB speed, unlimited data  (installation was P3,000)... so far so good.   

 

Ya, relax ... that horse has been whipped to deal and dragged to the curb  ( returned to USCIS with the big RED stamp on it.      )

 

 

As long as you answered Part 5 correctly .. all is good.

We are paying (or were going to pay) PLDT 1899 for 20 MB unlimited.  We will give them a couple more days and if they can't get it activated we will look into Sky (if they do Pateros).  

 

I read the I-130 instructions at least twice a day...NO STUPID MISTAKES this time!

[Greenbaum 12,259]

41 minutes ago, John & Rose said:

Then I will relax and just DO!

 

Did I mention that PLDT sucks...8 days waiting for activation now.  (just wanted to vent)

Listen to the DO DO King @Hank_ and DO what he says to DO. Then you won't be in any DO DO once you process the CR-1. 

[John & Rose 7,239]

6 minutes ago, Greenbaum said:

Listen to the DO DO King @Hank_ and DO what he says to DO. Then you won't be in any DO DO once you process the CR-1. 

I will DO what the DO DO king says because last time I didn't DO and the DO DO hit the proverbial fan.  Now I just want to DO so there is no more DO DO on this whole DO DO process!  

[Hank_ 9,174]

Next you will want a round to it