Joint sponsor for my wife wants to withdraw in middle of dragged-out RFE process. What can we do?

[proudbruin93 0]

I'm a USC married to an intending immigrant. We applied for I-485 & I-130 1.5 years ago. We got our first RFE due to my insufficient income. So my sister agreed to become our joint sponsor, thus fulfilling that requirement. We did the interview, but then got another RFE for the AOS a couple months ago (10 months after the interview!!) to prove bona fide validity of marriage. We submitted that evidence recently. However, during the long dragged-out time, some personal things occurred to my sister where she's no longer able to sponsor us - so she wants to withdraw. On a positive note, I've also been able to earn more income via self employment + gain liquid cash assets (with proof) — meaning my anticipated income for 2018 exceeds the min. $20,575 required. Although my filed 2017 taxes of $14,500 don't meet it due to deductions. 

If my sister sends in the withdrawal letter prior to decision being made, how long will it take for my wife's I-130 & I-485 to get denied? ONCE denied, is it viable for us to re-apply with me as primary sponsor using my new income, or motion to re-open the case with new evidence? Or should I proactively withdraw our application to avoid denial and re-apply from scratch?

 

We want to minimize the chances of my wife having to leave the country. Getting a new joint sponsor is unlikely. Another option is my wife quickly applying for the O1 visa as a short-term solution (she could qualify). 

Edited April 26, 2018 by proudbruin93

[Jorge V 195]

FYI this is the DCF (direct consular filing) forum, meant for couples applying for an IR1/CR1 while the US citizen spouse lives in one of these countries: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office/international-immigration-offices . You'll probably have better luck in the AoS specific forum: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/forum/130-adjustment-of-status-from-work-student-amp-tourist-visas/

[Ontarkie 14,280]

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