Is it possible to withdraw your I-130 petition?

[J03L1371107 0]

Hey..

I would like to know if it is possible to withdraw I-130 petition. If yes, how would my friend do that?it seems that their relationship, after they got married got worse...and he thought helping her to immigrate to US, where he lives, is not a good idea for the time being. I just hope they can work it out though ...

Anyways, if it is possible to do, is there any impact after the withdrawal?will he be able to file it again just in case they can solve their problems?

FYI, he filed it almost 2 months ago, but had no receipt from the service center yet ...i dont think his check has been cashed as well ...but im not so sure abt it ..

really need your advice ..thank you

[MargotDarko 0]

Hey..

I would like to know if it is possible to withdraw I-130 petition. If yes, how would my friend do that?it seems that their relationship, after they got married got worse...and he thought helping her to immigrate to US, where he lives, is not a good idea for the time being. I just hope they can work it out though ...

Anyways, if it is possible to do, is there any impact after the withdrawal?will he be able to file it again just in case they can solve their problems?

FYI, he filed it almost 2 months ago, but had no receipt from the service center yet ...i dont think his check has been cashed as well ...but im not so sure abt it ..

really need your advice ..thank you

I would assume it's possible. However, if he thinks there's any chance of it being resolved within in the next year or so, I would advise against withdrawing it. What he would probably be better doing (until he's sure about what he wants to do) is delaying completing the steps for the NVC. I believe the case can be open for quite a long time as long as he sent something after a couple months saying he was still working on the documents. Someone else should be able to explain how it works to delay at NVC.

[pushbrk 13,108]

Hey..

I would like to know if it is possible to withdraw I-130 petition. If yes, how would my friend do that?it seems that their relationship, after they got married got worse...and he thought helping her to immigrate to US, where he lives, is not a good idea for the time being. I just hope they can work it out though ...

Anyways, if it is possible to do, is there any impact after the withdrawal?will he be able to file it again just in case they can solve their problems?

FYI, he filed it almost 2 months ago, but had no receipt from the service center yet ...i dont think his check has been cashed as well ...but im not so sure abt it ..

really need your advice ..thank you

I would assume it's possible. However, if he thinks there's any chance of it being resolved within in the next year or so, I would advise against withdrawing it. What he would probably be better doing (until he's sure about what he wants to do) is delaying completing the steps for the NVC. I believe the case can be open for quite a long time as long as he sent something after a couple months saying he was still working on the documents. Someone else should be able to explain how it works to delay at NVC.

If he filed two months ago and the check hasn't been cashed, he may not have a petition to withdraw. You can string NVC along for a year or so and it will still be several months before NVC asks for any money. As long as the case is still at NVC, there's no chance his wife will be coming to the USA. Even after it leaves, the petition can be withdrawn.

I agree, that withdrawing the petition now is a bad idea.

[tobben15 0]

I filed a K-1 in the US back in '03, I am now applying by DCF. We just didn't follow up on anything. The embassy didn't say anything about it when I applied with the I-130 and it was on the application. We'll see if they say anything about it at the interview. My situation is a little different though. I was tired of waiting and wanted to be with my husband, so I moved to Europe.

[Dakine 26]

I filed a K-1 in the US back in '03, I am now applying by DCF. We just didn't follow up on anything. The embassy didn't say anything about it when I applied with the I-130 and it was on the application. We'll see if they say anything about it at the interview. My situation is a little different though. I was tired of waiting and wanted to be with my husband, so I moved to Europe.

It's a good idea to send a notarized letter saying you cancelled the K1.

Could cause probems down the line if you don't.

USCIS required me to do so even after my first K1 was denied.

[J03L1371107 0]

Hey..

I would like to know if it is possible to withdraw I-130 petition. If yes, how would my friend do that?it seems that their relationship, after they got married got worse...and he thought helping her to immigrate to US, where he lives, is not a good idea for the time being. I just hope they can work it out though ...

Anyways, if it is possible to do, is there any impact after the withdrawal?will he be able to file it again just in case they can solve their problems?

FYI, he filed it almost 2 months ago, but had no receipt from the service center yet ...i dont think his check has been cashed as well ...but im not so sure abt it ..

really need your advice ..thank you

I would assume it's possible. However, if he thinks there's any chance of it being resolved within in the next year or so, I would advise against withdrawing it. What he would probably be better doing (until he's sure about what he wants to do) is delaying completing the steps for the NVC. I believe the case can be open for quite a long time as long as he sent something after a couple months saying he was still working on the documents. Someone else should be able to explain how it works to delay at NVC.

If he filed two months ago and the check hasn't been cashed, he may not have a petition to withdraw. You can string NVC along for a year or so and it will still be several months before NVC asks for any money. As long as the case is still at NVC, there's no chance his wife will be coming to the USA. Even after it leaves, the petition can be withdrawn.

I agree, that withdrawing the petition now is a bad idea.

hey ..thanks for the reply ..anyways, I found this one from the USCIS site:

(6) Withdrawal . An applicant or petitioner may withdraw an application or petition at any time until a decision is issued by USCIS or, in the case of an approved petition, until the person is admitted or granted adjustment or change of status, based on the petition. However, a withdrawal may not be retracted. (Amended effective 6/18/07; 72 FR 19100 )

so, if they said a petitioner may withdraw at anytime, means, that he or she doesnt have to wait til the NOA1 or what?? if he does cancel, is there any impact to his wife, if she wants to apply for tourist visa and to travel to US as a tourist later? I mean, will her data be recorded in the computer??

thanks a lot for ur help!