Jump to content
KrishnaBanana

Applying for Green Card, haven't been interviewed yet but B2 visa got revoked

 Share

11 posts in this topic

Recommended Posts

I received an email from FPMManila@state.gov saying:

Quote

On behalf of the United States Department of State, the U.S. Embassy hereby informs you that additional information became available after your visa was issued and your B1/B2 visa with expiration date 13-Sep-2027 has been revoked, in accordance with Section 221(i) of the United States Immigration and Nationality Act, as amended.  You should not attempt to travel with your visa to the United States, as you will not be permitted to enter the U.S. and will be returned to your point of origin.

Is this normal?

 

Context: I'm a frequent traveler (to just anywhere, because I'm a digital nomad), but I got detained during my last visit to the US because apparently I've been spending a lot of time there with my husband (more than 6 months out of the year). I had to stay longer the last time I went because we had to take care of some marriage paperwork plus I had to go through a coaching certification program. I noticed they decreased the amount of days I can stay in the US during that time (made it 4 months instead of 6, glad I always check my I-94 so I never overstay). Anyway, during that time, I got my letter for interview back in Manila, so I went home, but my interview got cancelled due to the pandemic quarantine.

 

Just today I got that email today saying my B1/B2 visa got revoked, and I'm a little nervous. Will this affect my green card application? Or does this usually happen when you're about to get your green card? It concerns me that the email came from FPMManila@state.gov (I assume FPM means Fraud Prevention Manager?).

 

To add: as they keep delaying opening up again for interviews, I probably need to pay for the medical again. *sigh*

Edited by KrishnaBanana
Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Citizen (apr) Country: Haiti
Timeline
41 minutes ago, KrishnaBanana said:

I received an email from FPMManila@state.gov saying:

Is this normal?

 

Context: I'm a frequent traveler (to just anywhere, because I'm a digital nomad), but I got detained during my last visit to the US because apparently I've been spending a lot of time there with my husband (more than 6 months out of the year). I had to stay longer the last time I went because we had to take care of some marriage paperwork plus I had to go through a coaching certification program. I noticed they decreased the amount of days I can stay in the US during that time (made it 4 months instead of 6, glad I always check my I-94 so I never overstay). Anyway, during that time, I got my letter for interview back in Manila, so I went home, but my interview got cancelled due to the pandemic quarantine.

 

Just today I got that email today saying my B1/B2 visa got revoked, and I'm a little nervous. Will this affect my green card application? Or does this usually happen when you're about to get your green card? It concerns me that the email came from FPMManila@state.gov (I assume FPM means Fraud Prevention Manager?).

 

To add: as they keep delaying opening up again for interviews, I probably need to pay for the medical again. *sigh*

It got revoked because you did not follow the terms of your visa. A rule of thumb is to spend double the amount of time outside the US than inside. This does not usually happen when you apply for a green card. Fortunately this will have no impact on your upcoming CR1.

Our K1 Journey    I-129f

Service Center : Texas Service Center   Transferred? California Service Center on 8/11/14

Consulate : Port au Prince, Haiti             I-129F Sent : 4/14/2014

I-129F NOA1 : 4/24/14                            I-129F NOA2 : 9/10/14

NVC Received : 9/24/14                          NVC Left : 9/26/14

Consulate Received : 10/6/14 CEAC status changed to ready

Packet 3 Received : 10/27/14 packet received by petitioner in USA ( beneficiary never received packet 3)

Medical: 10/30/14 Dr. Buteau                  Medical picked up: 11/3/14

Packet 3 Sent : 11/10/13.. Had to schedule interview appointment and attach confirmation receipt to packet

Interview Date : 12/1/14                           Interview Result : Approved !

Visa Received : 12/10/14 picked up at Jacmel location

US Entry : 12/15/14 Fort Lauderdale, Florida

Apply for Social Security Card: 12/30/14 Connecticut

Marriage: 1/26/15

 

Adjustment of Status

CIS Office : Hartford                                  Filed : 3/18/15

NOA : 3/25/15                                            Biometrics : 4/15/15

Approved: 8/31/15                                     Received: 9/8/15

 

EAD

CIS Office : Hartford                                  Filed : 3/18/15

NOA : 3/25/15                                            Approved: 6/12/15

Received: 6/20/15

 

Removal of Conditions I-751

Filed: 8/14/17 at VSC                                 NOA: 8/15/17 Received 8/21 by mail

Biometrics: Dated: 8/25/17   Received 9/2/17   Appointment 9/11/17 

Approved: 10/23/18 -no interview

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Other Country: China
Timeline
4 hours ago, KrishnaBanana said:

Thank you! I think I just need assurance that this won't affect the green card. I guess I'll just have to wait it out.

Depending on the exact information, it might.  If it's just misuse by spending to much time in the US, probably not an issue.  

 

Two things.  1. You stayed longer in the US because it suited you and your needs, not because you "had to".  If you are in the USA, do not overstay this time. 

 2.  You are not applying for a green card. You are applying for an immigrant visa.  If you obtain and USE the visa, AND pay the new immigrant fee, you will have permanent resident status, signified by a green card.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

Google Who is Pushbrk?

A Warning to Green Card Holders About Voting

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606646-a-warning-to-green-card-holders-about-voting/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Ahh, thanks for the clarification, pushbrk! 

 

One of the paperwork we had to send to NVC was unfinished (we just didn't know we had to do it, lol), so my husband and I flew to NYC to do that. I stayed for a few more weeks to attend a required retreat for my certification. More than that, staying longer was just convenient, I suppose.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

37 minutes ago, Stein said:

Maybe the group knows - could this have happened because you did a coaching certification which could be construed as work or education related on a tourist visa and not the appropriate student or work visa?

Possible. Though I don't think anyone knew, tbh. It's also kind of a gray area, like it's not really formal education and not really work either. It's weird.

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 1 year later...

Hi! @KrishnaBanana I just saw this today and I am in a (somewhat) similar situation. :) Did you ever know why they revoked your B2 visa in the first place?

 

I didn’t overstay in the US while on a tourist visa. My assumption is it’s because of me needing a sputum collection - I needed to cancel my original interview date (my biggest heartbreak this month). The revocation email didn’t offer additional details so I wanted to know if this is expected.

 

Thanks in advance! And I saw your timeline, glad you’ve been approved! :)

Link to comment
Share on other sites

Filed: Other Country: China
Timeline
On 7/11/2020 at 3:16 AM, KrishnaBanana said:

Thank you! I think I just need assurance that this won't affect the green card. I guess I'll just have to wait it out.

Should have no impact on your spouse immigrant visa process.  You are applying for a visa, not a green card.  But, when you receive the visa, pay the new immigrant fee, and actually use the visa to enter the USA, a green card will come in the mail some time later.

Facts are cheap...knowing how to use them is precious...
Understanding the big picture is priceless. Anonymous

Google Who is Pushbrk?

A Warning to Green Card Holders About Voting

http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/606646-a-warning-to-green-card-holders-about-voting/

Link to comment
Share on other sites

10 hours ago, laurangela said:

I didn’t overstay in the US while on a tourist visa. My assumption is it’s because of me needing a sputum collection - I needed to cancel my original interview date (my biggest heartbreak this month). The revocation email didn’t offer additional details so I wanted to know if this is expected.

 

I was also tagged for sputum testing and my B1/B2 visa was revoked the week after my medical.  Yes, the tagging for sputum collection is very likely related to the visa revocation.  TB is one of the medical grounds for inadmissibility.  The consulate does not want you to travel to the US while you are being tested for TB.

 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

  • 8 months later...
On 3/15/2022 at 11:51 PM, laurangela said:

Hi! @KrishnaBanana I just saw this today and I am in a (somewhat) similar situation. :) Did you ever know why they revoked your B2 visa in the first place?

 

I didn’t overstay in the US while on a tourist visa. My assumption is it’s because of me needing a sputum collection - I needed to cancel my original interview date (my biggest heartbreak this month). The revocation email didn’t offer additional details so I wanted to know if this is expected.

 

Thanks in advance! And I saw your timeline, glad you’ve been approved! :)

Sorry, this reply is probably too late. I have a hunch it's because I'm in the US very frequently, probably more than 6 months in a year. I didn't overstay my visa either. I would just leave and come back. There's an unwritten rule wherein if you stay in the US for more than 6 months in a year, it's pretty much your place of residence. That violates the purpose of the tourist visa.

 

However, that didn't affect my green card. Though every time I fly into the US, I am held at secondary inspection. It's a little annoying, but they'll let you pass at the airport since technically, you didn't really violate anything. 

Link to comment
Share on other sites

 
Didn't find the answer you were looking for? Ask our VJ Immigration Lawyers.

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
- Back to Top -

Important Disclaimer: Please read carefully the Visajourney.com Terms of Service. If you do not agree to the Terms of Service you should not access or view any page (including this page) on VisaJourney.com. Answers and comments provided on Visajourney.com Forums are general information, and are not intended to substitute for informed professional medical, psychiatric, psychological, tax, legal, investment, accounting, or other professional advice. Visajourney.com does not endorse, and expressly disclaims liability for any product, manufacturer, distributor, service or service provider mentioned or any opinion expressed in answers or comments. VisaJourney.com does not condone immigration fraud in any way, shape or manner. VisaJourney.com recommends that if any member or user knows directly of someone involved in fraudulent or illegal activity, that they report such activity directly to the Department of Homeland Security, Immigration and Customs Enforcement. You can contact ICE via email at Immigration.Reply@dhs.gov or you can telephone ICE at 1-866-347-2423. All reported threads/posts containing reference to immigration fraud or illegal activities will be removed from this board. If you feel that you have found inappropriate content, please let us know by contacting us here with a url link to that content. Thank you.
×
×
  • Create New...