Tips and recommendations 

How do I withdraw my immigration case?

Leia Doyle

How do I withdraw my immigration case?

If you have already sent in Form I-130 to USCIS but the case hasn’t gone further, you can “withdraw” your petition. To do so, write a letter to the USCIS office that is processing your petition. Be aware that this might be a different office from where you first filed the I-130.

Can I withdraw an immigration petition?

Withdrawing a Petition Before USCIS Has Approved It If the I-130 or I-140 petition has not yet been approved, it’s relatively easy to cancel it. All you need to do is send a letter to USCIS, at whichever office is currently handling the petition, informing it of your decision.

What happens when you withdraw an immigration petition?

The answer is simple. Once the petition is withdrawn, it is ultimately denied and there is no way to reinstate that specific application. This goes for any immigrant petition. If all is eventually forgiven and a couple decides to get back together, an entirely new immigrant visa petition with fee must be filed.

How do I get my immigration record?

You can obtain your deportation documents from the immigration court where your case was heard. You may also request the release of your immigration record under the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA). There are three ways to submit a FOIA request: Complete an online form.

What are the consequences of sponsoring an immigrant?

Responsibilities as a Sponsor If an immigrant you sponsored receives any means-tested public benefits, you are responsible for repaying the cost of those benefits to the agency that provided them. If you do not repay the debt, the agency or the immigrant can sue you in court to get the money owed.

How long does it take to get a FOIA back from immigration?

Processing times for Form G-639 and other USCIS FOIA requests can vary significantly based on the nature of the request. Simple requests for specific documents may only take 4 to 12 weeks. However, more complex requests and requests for entire immigration files can take approximately 6 months.