QUESTION
Could I withdraw my petition and not face legal consequences since I have signed that affidavit of support?
Asked on Dec 18th, 2012 on Immigration - Louisiana
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I am an American citizen and I have petitioned for my husband who is in Nigeria to come to the USA. The petition was approved and so since then I have sent them affidavit of support, immigrant visa and are now waiting for his interview. I would like to know if I could withdraw my petition and not face legal consequences since I have signed that affidavit of support. Sincerely, I don’t want to continue married to him nor continue with this process of bringing him here. What rights do I have? Time is against me now.
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Law Offices of Alan R. Diamante APLC
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You can withdraw the petition anytime prior to him being approved for the immigrant visa.
Answered on Dec 21st, 2012 at 12:33 AM
Rebecca T White
If you wish to withdraw your I-130 and affidavit of support at this time, and wish to file for divorce, you may do so.
Answered on Dec 21st, 2012 at 12:24 AM
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Francis John Cowhig
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Your question requires an attorney consultation. It is not a simple question that can be answered on this type of forum. There are many factors that would need to be considered and evaluated. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced immigration attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your situation. He/she would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options.
Answered on Dec 21st, 2012 at 12:08 AM
You can stop the process. Consult with an attorney. Also, do you want a divorce?
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 4:37 AM
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Yes, you can withdraw the petition in writing at any time before approval.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 4:31 AM
Stanley Stephen Spring
You need to notify ICE you are abandoning your application on his behalf.
Answered on Dec 20th, 2012 at 4:25 AM