BRP Card stolen while filing I-130

[taratodd92 0]

Hi all,

 

I'm super new to posting here. I've often referred to this site to read up on things but have never needed to ask a questions so bear with me. I am a US citizen who has immigrated to the UK, but am now applying for my UK husband to immigrate with me back to the US. This question is annoyingly specific to someone who would be in a similar immigration situation.

 

I am a US citizen living in the UK on a spouse visa (my first 2.5 years). I have my BRP card that allows me to work and re-enter the UK if travelling, etc. However, my wallet was stolen with my BRP card in it. I've taken all of the appropriate steps to replace it, and am now in the 4-6 ish week waiting period for it to be replaced.  This included reporting the BRP card stolen with the UK government as soon as I noticed it was gone, which essentially cancels my current BRP number.

 

Now, on a separate note, my husband (UK citizen) and I recently filed the I-130 to begin the process of getting his visa for us to move to the states. Within that application, I included a photo copy of my BRP card to prove my being allowed to currently reside in the UK. Here are my concerns and questions: Do I need to notify the office that my BRP card was stolen in relation to our application (if it has already been reported stolen to the government)? Do I need to mail in a new photocopy of my new card when it arrives, or can I just take this with us to the interview when the time comes? Will my card being cancelled cause any issues with our current I-130 application?

 

Thanks in advance with anyone who may be able to shed light on this.

[SorrowL 138]

Based on what it sounds like, this is an application you directly filed to the consular USCIS field office in UK?

 

Your photocopy of your now stolen BRP is enough. It shows proof of residency in the UK and continued legal status. I don’t see any need to send them a new card photocopy, unless your photocopy shows that your BRP is expiring very soon, which I then I’d suggest sending a supplemental photocopy of the new one before expiry. 
 

Just because your card was stolen doesn’t change your legality in the UK or your previous living in the UK.

Edited January 22, 2020 by SorrowL

[NikLR 13,232]

~~moved to UK regional forum from IR1/CR1 process and procedures. Topic is regionally specific~~

[Wuozopo 4,293]

@taratodd92
I agree with the other reply. You’ve proven to USCIS that you have credentials to qualify for petitioning hubby via DCF at the London office. They see that and process the petition.  It’s like flashing ID to get into an exclusive club. 
 

When it comes time for the interview, the case is no longer at USCIS. It has been passed to the Dept of State (London Immigrant VIsa Unit) aka “embassy” where your husband applies for the actual visa. That part is all about him and his qualifications to move to the US. Your only part of that is providing an affidavit of support.  The interviewer won’t be checking your qualifications to live in the UK.