I just called USCIS customer service representative to withdraw our I-129F application pending for K-3 visa since we have CR1 on hand. I though I could do it over the phone. But, I was told they need something in writing. So, I am going to mail one to Vermont Service Center today...

It must be in a snail snail snail mail slower than the snail It is not the priority for us now, that's why

A K-3 petition will expire on its own after a period of inactivity.

How long of an inactivity? Mine is inactive since September 12, 2007. And I don't care about it anymore. What
happens if someone does not cancel it in writing ( besides it expiring by itself )?

Thanks fwaguy

That means, if somebody filed I-129F for K-3 visa and waiting for K-3 visa still. Suppose inactive period is 1 year, so will it be cancelled automatically and he/she won't get K-3 visa ??? Will USCIS refund the fee if they cancel it due to inactivity ? Just a thought

Funny guy. A K3 visa cannot be granted after your I-130 has reached the Consulate abroad and certainly not when you are already in the US with a CR1. Informing USCIS would be a courtesy to others in the process, so no more time will be spent on your case but there is no actual need to do anything about the petition or consequence to you for not withdrawing it.

LOTO r u still going to write TO USCIS? to cancel i129f petition??

i forgot my password TO LOGIN LOLLLLLLL to chek status

That makes more sense, pushbrk So, I'll mail it in certified mail (not snail mail), so that no USCIS employee will work on this stupid I-129F case and "hopefully" that extra manpower can be used to process all my friends' cases in VJ



Hyd , yes, I'll mail it today.

In your case, don't do it right now. Only after getting CR1 on hand, do it.

ok thanks loto!!

thanks for the tip.. we will wait..

K-3 - hummm

I have mailed a written withdrawal request for I-129F today to Vermont Service Center.

Here is the format:

July 07, 2008

U.S. Department of Homeland Security
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services
Vermont Service Center
75 Lower Welden St.
Saint Albans, Vermont 05479

Sub: I-129F Withdrawal – Receipt# EAC-xxxxxxxxxxx

Dear Sir/Madam:

I, xxxxxxx, the citizen of the U.S, filed I-129F at Vermont Service Center for my wife and the beneficiary xxxxxxxx to pursue K-3 non-immigrant visa.

This petition was based on the underlying I-130 petition. I-130 Receipt# is EAC-xxxxxxx. Since, our I-130 is approved and she has already received the CR1 immigrant visa at the U.S Consulate, Chennai in India, I would like to withdraw this I-129F petition which is still pending.

It would be great if you can notify me after the withdrawal of this I-129F petition.

If you have any questions or concerns on the above matter, please do not hesitate to contact me at (xxx) xxx-xxxx or at the address specified below.


Thanks


<Petitioner>
<Address>
<Cell#>
<Email>

looks great loto! i think i will be doing the letter after husband gets visa in hand...

Loto - So the pending 129F had NO impact on the CR-1 after all ... that's good to know ...

I didn't even think about the fact that I have to cancel the K3 after the interview... good point! I'll take care of that after she's here LOL (paranoia continues ...)

rajee, only way to complete the immigration paper work is death

good point... depending on if this goes faster than expected we might end up canceling the k3 and waiting out the CR1.......but we'll wait and see how it goes first

FYI, may be useful...

I just called USCIS representative for the follow up of I-129F withdrawal letter I mailed 2 weeks back.

I was told that I-129F is automatically closed in April 2008 when our I-130 was approved. Then I asked why online still says "Pending". She told the online info. is wrong or not updated properly, but their records show that I-129F is closed in April 2008...

But still we need I-95, I-287, I-90 to get into Niagara Falls

LOL thats good

so we dont have to wory about our i129f!!