If someone marries an illegal immigrant

[william_wallace 8]

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

[nane1104 146]

To be honest, my first thought too was "Go back home, pretend you were never in the US, have the gf visit him in his homecountry a couple times and file for K-1"...that would be at least halfway the "right way"...

[william_wallace 8]

To be honest, my first thought too was "Go back home, pretend you were never in the US, have the gf visit him in his homecountry a couple times and file for K-1"...that would be at least halfway the "right way"...

In everyday circumstances it would have been lol. I am now divorced from her, just so you dont think im still married to her lol.

[natty bumppo 289]

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Edited April 20, 2008 by Natty Bumppo

[nane1104 146]

To be honest, my first thought too was "Go back home, pretend you were never in the US, have the gf visit him in his homecountry a couple times and file for K-1"...that would be at least halfway the "right way"...

In everyday circumstances it would have been lol. I am now divorced from her, just so you dont think im still married to her lol.

Actually, my reply was for the OPs initial question....

[william_wallace 8]

To be honest, my first thought too was "Go back home, pretend you were never in the US, have the gf visit him in his homecountry a couple times and file for K-1"...that would be at least halfway the "right way"...

In everyday circumstances it would have been lol. I am now divorced from her, just so you dont think im still married to her lol.

Actually, my reply was for the OPs initial question....

No problem.

[Fandango 1,439]

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

Well as the non-USC you cannot withdraw the petition since you're actually not the petitioner.

[william_wallace 8]

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

Well as the non-USC you cannot withdraw the petition since you're actually not the petitioner.

Well as the non- USC i did withdraw my petition. I got confirmation in writing from the NVC that the case has been withdrawn.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

If you married while in the USA after entering on VWP wouldn't you and your former US citizen spouse have filed the I-130 and an I-485 to adjust status?

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

Well as the non-USC you cannot withdraw the petition since you're actually not the petitioner.

He could withdraw his I-485, indicating no further interest in adjusting status. A beneficiary can also apprise the Service that he or she is no longer interested in pursuing the visa as a result of a petition for an Alien Relative made by a USC. I think we're arguing semantics, here

[william_wallace 8]

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

If you married while in the USA after entering on VWP wouldn't you and your former US citizen spouse have filed the I-130 and an I-485 to adjust status?

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

Well as the non-USC you cannot withdraw the petition since you're actually not the petitioner.

He could withdraw his I-485, indicating no further interest in adjusting status. A beneficiary can also apprise the Service that he or she is no longer interested in pursuing the visa as a result of a petition for an Alien Relative made by a USC. I think we're arguing semantics, here

We did file the I-130 but not the 1-485. I left the USA approx 7 weeks after it was filed, came home and wrote a letter to the USCIS.

[diadromous mermaid 36]

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

If you married while in the USA after entering on VWP wouldn't you and your former US citizen spouse have filed the I-130 and an I-485 to adjust status?

I entered the US on 19th November 2005 on the VWP. When i arrived at first, my intention was not get married, but as some people have done, i did marry a US citizen in January 2006. We then filed the I-130 form within my 90 days. Shame to say but the marriage was a farse for several reasons so i left on 23rd March 2006, well past my 90 days. ( Not to sure how many days i was there lol ) So when i came home i formally withdrew the petition in writing. Im hoping with this mistake and mishap wont affect for when i file the K1 ( properly done this time ) at the end of this month. I have been told different stories from numerous lawyers that everything will be ok or not. Did i do something illegal or not is the question?

Well as the non-USC you cannot withdraw the petition since you're actually not the petitioner.

He could withdraw his I-485, indicating no further interest in adjusting status. A beneficiary can also apprise the Service that he or she is no longer interested in pursuing the visa as a result of a petition for an Alien Relative made by a USC. I think we're arguing semantics, here

We did file the I-130 but not the 1-485. I left the USA approx 7 weeks after it was filed, came home and wrote a letter to the USCIS.

There you go, then. You indicated no further interest in pursuing immigrant benefits and residing in the USA. I think you have it covered.