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Why would an I130 application be forwarded to a local office when the beneficiary is not in the USA?

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Greetings,

My I-130 application was initially transferred to Potomac service center (priortity date 9/24/18) to the National Benefits Center 5 months later around February 1st. I am the USA citizen petitioner and recently received a notice to come to my local immigration office for an official matter on the 25th of March. The beneficiary is in Jamaica and NOT in the USA. The letter states to bring the letter, passports, marriage certificate, birth cert for me and the beneficiary and evidence of a bona fide marriage. I am confused and seeking  any information as to why a request was made to come to a local office and is this request solely for me but why?

My original i130 contained these requested documents along with i130a.

We are not adjusting status as he is in Jamaica.

The letter does reference his A number as he was already known to immigration.

Thank you for any insight.

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Hypnos
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I think the OP is beginning to suspect their spouse has not been completely forthright with their previous circumstances.   I'm restating that it is still very possible this is a mistake, to

geowrian
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I was wondering the same thing, but it sounds like the interview notice is only for the I-130 and was addressed to the petitioner. If they thought it was an AOS case, there would be an I-485, the noti

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It's not common but it does happen.  In 2012 and 2013 it was common practice for local offices to adjudicate I-130s.  Many petitioners were called in for interviews snd approved on the spot.  The loca

Hypnos Grand Master

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Perhaps an issue regarding your criminal history? Or the Adam Walsh Act? (sexual offences regarding minors).

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Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

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1 minute ago, Hypnos said:

Perhaps an issue regarding your criminal history? Or the Adam Walsh Act? (sexual offences regarding minors).

I get background checks yearly as an educator and from my other sources because I work with youth. I don't have a criminal history beyond parking tickets and no offences towards minors whatsoever. I appreciate your response.

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Very strange then. It's always possible it's a mistake. 

 

Have you ever petitioned someone else? 

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AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

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1 minute ago, Hypnos said:

Very strange then. It's always possible it's a mistake. 

 

Have you ever petitioned someone else? 

No, I have not petitioned anyone before.

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Also, are you a naturalised US citizen? If so, how and when did you obtain your US citizenship? 

Widow/er AoS Guide | Have AoS questions? Read (some) answers here

 

AoS

Day 0 (4/23/12) Petitions mailed (I-360, I-485, I-765)
2 (4/25/12) Petitions delivered to Chicago Lockbox
11 (5/3/12) Received 3 paper NOAs
13 (5/5/12) Received biometrics appointment for 5/23
15 (5/7/12) Did an unpleasant walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX
45 (6/7/12) Received email & text notification of an interview on 7/10
67 (6/29/12) EAD production ordered
77 (7/9/12) Received EAD
78 (7/10/12) Interview
100 (8/1/12) I-485 transferred to Vermont Service Centre
143 (9/13/12) Contacted DHS Ombudsman
268 (1/16/13) I-360, I-485 consolidated and transferred to Dallas
299 (2/16/13) Received second interview letter for 3/8
319 (3/8/13) Approved at interview
345 (4/3/13) I-360, I-485 formally approved; green card production ordered
353 (4/11/13) Received green card

 

Naturalisation

Day 0 (1/3/18) N-400 filed online

Day 6 (1/9/18) Walk-in biometrics in Fort Worth, TX

Day 341 (12/10/18) Interview was scheduled for 1/14/19

Day 376 (1/14/19) Interview

Day 385 (1/23/19) Denied

Day 400 (2/7/19) Denial revoked; N-400 approved; oath ceremony set for 2/14/19

Day 407 (2/14/19) Oath ceremony in Dallas, TX

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6 minutes ago, Hypnos said:

Also, are you a naturalised US citizen? If so, how and when did you obtain your US citizenship? 

I am a US citizen via birth.

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9 minutes ago, Ate said:

 

Would you mind sharing details on this point?  Might shed light on the strange request.

 

Yes, I can share. Spouse had a tourist visa to enter USA and that visa was revoked.

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Just now, milimelo said:

Why was it revoked? Misrepresentation? 

I honestly didn't 100% quite understand it based on our discussion and the paperwork. It had something to do with funds (not enough to support) and a flight ticket. I don't think it was misrepresentation.

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hi

 

how much proof of bona fide marriage did you send with the i130?   the main reason for being sent to a local office for interview is that there wasn't enough bona fide evidence to approve the i130. that's why they are requesting that you go and take all the proof you have in order to approve the i130

 

sometimes they send an RFE, to send the evidence by mail, other times an interview at your local office to bring the evidence at the local office

 

take all you have as it states in the letter, the officer will ask you questions about your marriage and review your evidence in order to approve the i130

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1 minute ago, s007rrt said:

I honestly didn't 100% quite understand it based on our discussion and the paperwork. It had something to do with funds (not enough to support) and a flight ticket. I don't think it was misrepresentation.

Get all available info from the beneficiary on this before your interview. Did he provide a fake bank statement as part of his visa application? 

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6 minutes ago, aleful said:

hi

 

how much proof of bona fide marriage did you send with the i130?   the main reason for being sent to a local office for interview is that there wasn't enough bona fide evidence to approve the i130. that's why they are requesting that you go and take all the proof you have in order to approve the i130

 

sometimes they send an RFE, to send the evidence by mail, other times an interview at your local office to bring the evidence at the local office

 

take all you have as it states in the letter, the officer will ask you questions about your marriage and review your evidence in order to approve the i130

Hello, I sent chat/call logs, passport stamps, boarding passes, receipts of our travels while in Jamaica (displaying both our names), an insurance document listed him as spouse/no driver, a few pics from our elopement and visits and marriage certificate. At that time of submission it was perhaps my 5th visit.

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9 minutes ago, milimelo said:

Get all available info from the beneficiary on this before your interview. Did he provide a fake bank statement as part of his visa application? 

No he never mentioned a bank statement. Funds on hand. Also, yes I will thank you for your assistance.

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