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CONFUSED: Received Notice for I-601A but spouse never been in US

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Hi Friends,

I petitioned for my spouse back in November (form I-130), and I received my NOA2 indicating that my petition was accepted on December 12th. I contacted the NVC yesterday to check on my status,and in return they attached a document with the subject: "I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER OF UNLAWFUL PRESENCE."

Now I'm super confused. My wife has NEVER been to the US, so why am I receiving this notice? Is this just a formality and part of the process? Should I disregard it? Because the notice does indicate that, "This notice applies to you if you are currently in the United States..." and this DOES NOT apply to me at all.

What should I do?

Thanks in advance!

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Hi Friends,

I petitioned for my spouse back in November (form I-130), and I received my NOA2 indicating that my petition was accepted on December 12th. I contacted the NVC yesterday to check on my status,and in return they attached a document with the subject: "I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER OF UNLAWFUL PRESENCE."

Now I'm super confused. My wife has NEVER been to the US, so why am I receiving this notice? Is this just a formality and part of the process? Should I disregard it? Because the notice does indicate that, "This notice applies to you if you are currently in the United States..." and this DOES NOT apply to me at all.

What should I do?

Thanks in advance!

It's probably a mistake on their part since they are getting hit pretty hard with requests for information about the waiver right now. Recontact them and ask why you were sent a form that in no way applies to you. If I were you I'd call the USCIS and ask to speak to a Tier 2 rep.

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You would suggest calling into NVC and speaking to a human to try to sort this out. I would not advice disregarding any info that is requested, even if it does not pertain to your case.

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Hi Friends,

I petitioned for my spouse back in November (form I-130), and I received my NOA2 indicating that my petition was accepted on December 12th. I contacted the NVC yesterday to check on my status,and in return they attached a document with the subject: "I-601A PROVISIONAL WAIVER OF UNLAWFUL PRESENCE."

Now I'm super confused. My wife has NEVER been to the US, so why am I receiving this notice? Is this just a formality and part of the process? Should I disregard it? Because the notice does indicate that, "This notice applies to you if you are currently in the United States..." and this DOES NOT apply to me at all.

What should I do?

Thanks in advance!

I got one today, as far as I could find online it is something new so if your spouse is not in the US disregard it.

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I got one today, as far as I could find online it is something new so if your spouse is not in the US disregard it.

Could you kindly direct me to what you found online information regarding this?

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pushbrk   12,106

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got the same today too

NVC seems to have sent this to all open cases. If it doesn't apply to you, simply disregard it.

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We received 3 emails of this today, one for each of us. It is for the changes taking place in a few months for those who have overstayed.

USCIS - 40 DAYS
2012-10-30: FedEx delivered I-130 to Chicago Lockbox Mail Room
2012-11-01: NOA1 by email - MSC
2012-11-02: $420 (x3) debited from our account
2012-11-05: NOA1 hard copies received, Priority Date 2012-10-30
2012-12-11: NOA2

NVC - 26 DAYS
2013-01-02: Rec'd case#, IIN, BIN & OPTIN emails for EP sent
2013-01-03: Submitted DS-261 (x3)
2013-01-07: AOS bills invoiced and paid & OPTIN for EP accepted for each of us
2013-01-08: AOS bills appear as paid & AOS packages sent by email
2013-01-08: IV bill invoiced & paid (kids' only)
2013-01-09: IV bill appears as paid (kids' only)
2013-01-09: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (kids only)
2013-01-11: AOS received -notified by email
2013-01-11: IV bill invoiced & paid (for me)
2013-01-14: IV bill appears as paid (for me)
2013-01-14: IV Supporting Docs received for kids - notified by email
2013-01-14: IV Package emailed & DS-260 submitted online (me only)
2013-01-18: IV Supporting Docs received for me - notified by email
2013-01-18: Son#1 CASE COMPLETE - Son#2 checklist - saying $ on I-864 don't match tax return (but they do)-resubmitted
2013-01-23: AOS 2nd submission for Son #2 received - notified by email
2013-01-25: My CASE COMPLETE
2013-01-28: ALL 3 OF OUR CASES ARE NOW COMPLETE
2013-02-06: Packet 4 Received by email

MEDICAL ~ CONSULATE ~ POE REMOVAL OF CONDITIONS - 160 DAYS NATURALIZATION
2013-02-13: Medicals 2014-12-17: Delivered to California Lockbox 2015-12-15: Delivered to Phoenix Lockbox
2013-03-06: Interview 2014-12-19: 1 I-751 + 3 Biometrics Fees debited from our account 2015-12-16: Fees charged to Credit Card
2013-03-08: Visas in-hand 2014-12-22: Received NOA1 by mail. Receipt Date: 2014-12-17 2015-12-17: NOA
2013-03-12: Paid USCIS Immigrant Fee 2014-12-24: Received Biometrics Appointment Letter 2016-01-02: Biometrics Letter 2016-01-11: Biometrics
2013-03-14: POE 2015-01-06: Biometrics 2016-02-15: In Line for Interview 2016-02-19: Letter
2013-03-25: SSNs arrived 2015-05-27: Approved 2016-03-22: Interview
2013-04-01: Green Cards arrived 2015-06-03: New Green Cards arrived 2016-04-15: Oath Ceremony

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pushbrk   12,106

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We received 3 emails of this today, one for each of us. It is for the changes taking place in a few months for those who have overstayed.

Correct. It's all over the news tonight. Disregard if it doesn't apply to you.

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