Do I need to withdraw the i130 and can he visit me?

[Hollywud52 0]

I am a US citizen, married to a Jordanian who lives in Dubai. I live in the US. The i130 was approved and our case is at NVC waiting for one last document so very close to the end of the process. But, his famiy obligations have changed and he will not be able to relocate for at least 2 years until he ensures his siblings have graduated university. This is the custom in Arab cultures for the older sibling to assist with financial tuition expenses for the younger ones. He is used to working in a Gulf country with no income tax and will not be able to use his engineering degree here for years, at least 4 years to become licensed in the US so he is realizing that making enough money to send home a substantial amount each month ($1,300.00 US) may not be possible. He is suggesting maybe we withdraw the petition but remain married and meet in Dubai every few months. He is Jordanian by his father but his mother is Syrian and he was born in Syria and has visited there. He has tried visiting the US before with his Mother and they were both denied. Since we are married, if I withdraw the i130, would he be able to visit me in the US or would I only be able to visit him in Dubai? If he waits as long as possible before providing the last document, then we might be able to almost stall the 2 years he needs to pay off the university. My second question is if I do not withdraw the i130, does he HAVE to leave Dubai within 6 months if he is approved for a US visa? What would happen if he is approved and does not leave? It's complicated trying to find the answers to these questions. 

[Hypnos 6,576]

You can keep the I-130 alive by contacting the NVC at least once a year. When you're ready to proceed, you can simply continue with the process you have already started.

[Thesmiths2016 117]

I second what Hypnos says, you can contact NVC at least once a year and it will keep the petition alive. HOWEVER ... I would wonder if it would stop him visiting.  Currently I can't visit in the US because I have a pending case at NVC, so yes I think it would affect you with regards to him visiting.  Have you tried contacting immigration to ask how this would be affected?  

[Maagiclady 29]

Why can't he finalize the I130 and once approved come to the US and then go back and forth because he will be permitted to travel?

[MrChamploo 45]

If she has a tourist visa you should be alright then.

The pending case CAN be used to stop her from visiting. But if she has a tourist visa it is unlikely.

They can visit there a forum for this.

 

Do keep in mind they can deny her for whatever reason they feel fit,if they feel she won't be going home even with the tourist visa they can give her a hard time. --

 

On topic.

 

I would just keep the case alive at the NVC and wait two years. He can't visit you without a tourist visa but your going to be visiting him anyway

 

 

 

Edited January 12, 2017 by MrChamploo

[Auds 223]

Listen dont withdraw anything yet at all.  Uae is on 8 to 9 months for interview after case conplete and then he could go in AP..   Please PM me - i dont want anybodys papers to get messed up.  I think i can help with advise.

[Boiler 43,428]

Going to be tricky getting a visitor visa. No harm trying.

[Daron and Honey 6]

On 1/12/2017 at 4:43 AM, Hollywud52 said:

I am a US citizen, married to a Jordanian who lives in Dubai. I live in the US. The i130 was approved and our case is at NVC waiting for one last document so very close to the end of the process. But, his famiy obligations have changed and he will not be able to relocate for at least 2 years until he ensures his siblings have graduated university. This is the custom in Arab cultures for the older sibling to assist with financial tuition expenses for the younger ones. He is used to working in a Gulf country with no income tax and will not be able to use his engineering degree here for years, at least 4 years to become licensed in the US so he is realizing that making enough money to send home a substantial amount each month ($1,300.00 US) may not be possible. He is suggesting maybe we withdraw the petition but remain married and meet in Dubai every few months. He is Jordanian by his father but his mother is Syrian and he was born in Syria and has visited there. He has tried visiting the US before with his Mother and they were both denied. Since we are married, if I withdraw the i130, would he be able to visit me in the US or would I only be able to visit him in Dubai? If he waits as long as possible before providing the last document, then we might be able to almost stall the 2 years he needs to pay off the university. My second question is if I do not withdraw the i130, does he HAVE to leave Dubai within 6 months if he is approved for a US visa? What would happen if he is approved and does not leave? It's complicated trying to find the answers to these questions. 

I work in in a Muslim Culture state.  I was explained to that if he leaves to go to the US, then he is not obligated to support the family and that the next sibling would need to step up and support the family and younger siblings.  Although, he may feel a moral obligation to do so ie: the father is told old to work or does not make enough money for siblings to go to University. 

[Boiler 43,428]

The longer he delays matters the longer it will be before his family can move here,

[Ryan H 3,790]

**Hijack post removed; please start your own thread with your own questions.**

Edited January 13, 2017 by Ryan H