Can I withdraw myself as petitioner from IR-1 application?

[CVincent901 22]

Hi. I am new to this forum and am in a difficult, complex situation. I am the petitioner for my wife's spousal visa application and we are quite far along in the process. We have been scheduled for an interview at the consulate in January. Unfortunately, our marriage is in a bad place and I am seriously questioning my wife's intentions. I fear that I might be making a mistake by sponsoring her visa application. Obviously this is a very stressful situation. My question is, where exactly is the "point of no return", after which she will be able to move to the US even if I no longer wish for that to happen? Could I contact the consulate before the interview and tell them I wish to withdraw myself as the sponsor of the visa application? Once the interview happens, assuming it results in the visa being approved, is there anything I could do at that point to put a stop to the process? Obviously I understand the seriousness of the situation and whatever I decide could have lifelong consequences, so I want to get as much information as I can before making any decisions.

 

Thanks in advance and for any advice you might have.

[Letspaintcookies 2,310]

As soon as the visa is approved it's basically game over for you unless you have serious evidence of fraud. At that point she can enter the US and settle here if you want it or not.

[TBoneTX 45,737]

Notify the consulate ASAP, with your wife's "A" number in the e-mail's subject line, telling them that you're withdrawing your I-130 petition and wish for the CR-1 interview to be canceled.  Ask that they also notify USCIS of this.  Ask for return e-mailed acknowledgment that they've received and acted on your request.

 

You have ample time to wait for an answer before January.

Edited October 21, 2022 by TBoneTX

[CVincent901 22]

13 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Notify the consulate ASAP, with your wife's "A" number in the e-mail's subject line, telling them that you're withdrawing your I-130 petition and wish for the CR-1 interview to be canceled.  Ask that they also notify USCIS of this.  Ask for return e-mailed acknowledgment that they've received and acted on your request.

 

You have ample time to wait for an answer before January.

Thanks very much for the advice. One more question. Would withdrawing the I-130 be an irrevocable decision? I'm not completely certain about the situation. If I decide at some point in the future that I wish to reinstate the I-130, would that be possible?

[Rocio0010 5,582]

2 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

Thanks very much for the advice. One more question. Would withdrawing the I-130 be an irrevocable decision? I'm not completely certain about the situation. If I decide at some point in the future that I wish to reinstate the I-130, would that be possible?

No, you’ll start from scratch and your case would be red flagged

[powerpuff 6,745]

~~ Topic moved from CR1/IR1 forum to Effects of Major Family Changes on US immigration benefits where similar topics are discussed ~~
 

5 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

Thanks very much for the advice. One more question. Would withdrawing the I-130 be an irrevocable decision? I'm not completely certain about the situation. If I decide at some point in the future that I wish to reinstate the I-130, would that be possible?

Request to withdraw is irrevocable. You will need to file a brand new I-130, be prepared to be questioned on what led to the previous withdrawal request.

[mytruelove18 608]

4 hours ago, CVincent901 said:

Hi. I am new to this forum and am in a difficult, complex situation. I am the petitioner for my wife's spousal visa application and we are quite far along in the process. We have been scheduled for an interview at the consulate in January. Unfortunately, our marriage is in a bad place and I am seriously questioning my wife's intentions. I fear that I might be making a mistake by sponsoring her visa application. Obviously this is a very stressful situation. My question is, where exactly is the "point of no return", after which she will be able to move to the US even if I no longer wish for that to happen? Could I contact the consulate before the interview and tell them I wish to withdraw myself as the sponsor of the visa application? Once the interview happens, assuming it results in the visa being approved, is there anything I could do at that point to put a stop to the process? Obviously I understand the seriousness of the situation and whatever I decide could have lifelong consequences, so I want to get as much information as I can before making any decisions.

 

Thanks in advance and for any advice you might have.

What make you thinking in withdrawing the petition?

if you have doubts it is because somthing is telling you that the situation it isnt right.

here in the forums there are a lot of people that can help you to identify the red flags that you have about your marriage.

just type some of the reasons and we can tell if it is reasonable to be afraid 

[CVincent901 22]

3 minutes ago, mytruelove18 said:

What make you thinking in withdrawing the petition?

if you have doubts it is because somthing is telling you that the situation it isnt right.

here in the forums there are a lot of people that can help you to identify the red flags that you have about your marriage.

just type some of the reasons and we can tell if it is reasonable to be afraid 

I appreciate the offer to help. Honestly, the specifics are too sensitive for me to share on a public forum. Ultimately, I'm gonna have to make the best decision I can and live with the consequences. I'm just trying to understand my options as far as the visa process is concerned. Thanks!

[mytruelove18 608]

3 hours ago, CVincent901 said:

I appreciate the offer to help. Honestly, the specifics are too sensitive for me to share on a public forum. Ultimately, I'm gonna have to make the best decision I can and live with the consequences. I'm just trying to understand my options as far as the visa process is concerned. Thanks!

I understand, but in this forum we dont use real name or information, i tell you something , it is very stop the process now if something is wrong than late. You are responsible for her once she be here, remember your responsibility on i-864 

[nastra30 2,309]

44 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

One more question. Would withdrawing the I-130 be an irrevocable decision?

Yup. 

[Ontarkie 14,332]

There have been many in your shoes. Some ignored the red flags and suffered when their spouse walked out or left the airport as soon as landing without a word. 

Since you are worried about privacy, and I cannot blame you one bit. Type in the advance search with key words that may match your situation and spouse's country.  Sometimes searching the regional forums help too.

Edited October 21, 2022 by Ontarkie

[SalishSea 18,000]

56 minutes ago, CVincent901 said:

I appreciate the offer to help. Honestly, the specifics are too sensitive for me to share on a public forum. Ultimately, I'm gonna have to make the best decision I can and live with the consequences. I'm just trying to understand my options as far as the visa process is concerned. Thanks!

Cancelling the interview could buy you some time to figure things out.  Immigrant visa interviews are like gold at some consulates, so someone else could use that time slot, and if you reconcile, you could reschedule.

[TBoneTX 45,737]

1 hour ago, Jorgedig said:

Cancelling the interview could buy you some time to figure things out.  Immigrant visa interviews are like gold at some consulates, so someone else could use that time slot, and if you reconcile, you could reschedule.

Perhaps Jorgedig more specifically means "postponing" the interview, and without canceling the I-130.

2 hours ago, mytruelove18 said:

if you have doubts it is because somthing is telling you that the situation it isnt right.

"Marry in haste, repent in leisure."

 

A good criterion to self-analyze and mull over is:  "What shortcomings, faults, behaviors, attitudes, and characteristics do I see in my fiancee that I can live with for the rest of my life... without mentioning them or letting them bother me ever again?"

Edited October 21, 2022 by TBoneTX

[Family 4,090]

Top right Search button , Type in whatever question format you think is close to what ails your marriage ..and it’s likely you will find stories others have shared dating back to VJ inception. 
 

These are the most recent, I recall, perhaps others will suggest others, or the authors / members will add their insight…and perhaps link the posts, sorry I cannot seem to do it  …( i believe you can simply click on the usernames and will be able to see their story).

 

1-2 are from the viewpoint of beneficiary spouses that were aware they had marital issues , but petitioner spouse did NOT contact Embassy to withdraw and both made it to the US..one divorce filed another imminent.

 

3 brought his beloved here on K-1, married  and suffered the heartache of breakup/divorce at the very last moment.

 

4. Faced your exact dilemma , withdrew by notifying the Embassy and is now footing $$$legal fees for divorce, as the  overseas/ beneficiary spouse demanded a few $$$ to divorce 

 

 

 

 

1. @oat12

 

 

2. @Josh or

 

3. @Silentcloud

 

4. @Strawberrymermaid

 

 

[SalishSea 18,000]

11 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Perhaps Jorgedig more specifically means "postponing" the interview, and without canceling the I-130.

Yes, exactly.