My Wife (Brazilian immigrant) died from Covid during AOS -- how do I withdraw the application?

[Unlockable 7,306]

Sorry to hear about your loss. Condolences to you.

[tab0712 141]

13 hours ago, Mark11 said:

Dear Group,

I write with a very heavy heart.  My beloved wife came to the US on a K-1 visa in June 2020.  We married immediately and filed the whole I-485 packet including all the supporting forms and received the NOAs for all.  While waiting for the AOS interview, she died from covid and that has pretty much destroyed my life.  I called the USCIS hotline for advice on how best to withdraw the application, but they seemed very befuddled and recommended that I file form I-140 (which has nothing do with withdrawing a petition -- completely wrong) with the center that is handling my case.  They gave me an address based on my zip code, but I'm questioning if that's correct based on their recommendation of an incorrect form.

 

I just got notice yesterday that the AOS interview has been scheduled and a notice has been sent out.  Should I wait for this notice and then send a letter with a copy of the notice and death certificate to the address on the notice.  That seems to make the most sense.  Thank you for any advice.  Normally I would be able to figure this stuff out on my own (we got this far . . .), but my brain is very muddled these days.  My apologies.

 

Thank you,

Mark

I don't have much to add to what to do with USCIS, but I wanted to offer you my DEEPEST sympathies and healing vibes. I can't imagine the hurt you are going through with her just arriving.  

[davidvs 320]

I am very sorry for your loss. 

[Ailene and Ali 9]

My deepest condolences Mark. I was a widow with my first husband and understand what you are feeling right now. Take one day at a time. The memories I had with my late husband is what kept me going. You have a beautiful angel watching over you. Sending prayers and hugs your way. 

[Sarah&Facundo 577]

Mark, 

My sincerest sympathies and deepest condolences. Despite your grief, you are still thinking of others which is incredible. Just by posting here because you want to see the USCIS spend time on other applications says a LOT about who you are as a person. Grief is unbelievably painful, so please focus on taking care of yourself. 

[JeanneAdil 6,220]

My sincere condolences for your heartbreaking loss

 

and hope you are not suffering also from the covid illness

take care of yourself and be careful

[trudi 1,317]

I am so sorry for your loss

 

[Mollie09 1,543]

On 3/1/2021 at 6:44 PM, Mark11 said:

@payxibka  Thank you for the advice, but USCIS has put in a lot a lot of time processing our application and it only feels fair to notify them that we cannot follow through.  I don't want to use more of their time when others are waiting to get their applications processed.  Though it is exceptionally painful for me to ask them to close our application.

 

To those who have offered condolences -- that means a lot to me -- thank you for your kindness.  Pretty tough when the love of your life makes it to the U.S. only to have her slip through your fingers.  What a world.  Sorry.  Just very depressed.

--Mark

Oh my gosh, you sound like such a wonderful person. My deepest condolences, this is so very sad.

You can send a letter to USCIS if it will make you feel better. I would send it to the same address where you filed AOS, and maybe also your field office if the interview is already being scheduled. I know people are telling you to focus on yourself (and you should!) but we all experience grief differently and the way I dealt with mine was to try to stay busy and accomplish things. If this is also you, this is my advice.

All the best to you.

Edited March 9, 2021 by TBoneTX

[little immigrant 800]

16 hours ago, Mark11 said:

Should I wait for this notice and then send a letter with a copy of the notice and death certificate to the address on the notice.  That seems to make the most sense.  

I'm so sorry for your loss. 

 

The notice will have a section where you can reschedule. I would do as you already said and send them a copy of the death certificate. 

[Bug&Bug 143]

This is so horrible ☹️ Im so sorry you are going through this.

[Beth & Achraf 328]

16 hours ago, Mark11 said:

Dear Group,

I write with a very heavy heart.  My beloved wife came to the US on a K-1 visa in June 2020.  We married immediately and filed the whole I-485 packet including all the supporting forms and received the NOAs for all.  While waiting for the AOS interview, she died from covid and that has pretty much destroyed my life.  I called the USCIS hotline for advice on how best to withdraw the application, but they seemed very befuddled and recommended that I file form I-140 (which has nothing do with withdrawing a petition -- completely wrong) with the center that is handling my case.  They gave me an address based on my zip code, but I'm questioning if that's correct based on their recommendation of an incorrect form.

 

I just got notice yesterday that the AOS interview has been scheduled and a notice has been sent out.  Should I wait for this notice and then send a letter with a copy of the notice and death certificate to the address on the notice.  That seems to make the most sense.  Thank you for any advice.  Normally I would be able to figure this stuff out on my own (we got this far . . .), but my brain is very muddled these days.  My apologies.

 

Thank you,

Mark

I'm so very sorry for your loss.  

 

When you receive death certificate, send it with interview letter to the USCIS office where interview was to take place.   Write a short explanation and include your phone number.

That's all you need to do when you feel up to it,  Even if its after the scheduled interview date.

 

[El Escocés 217]

I am truly sorry for your loss. 

[pablo2752 106]

My sincerest condolence to you. My friend's grandfather passed away from covid in a matter of week a few months ago, and it pains me to see anyone going through this tragedy. 

 

You're right that the customer rep (tier 1) gave you completely wrong and irrelevant information - I140 is for employment based. Tier 1 agents are known to give out irresponsibly give out wrong information, so you can just ignore them what they told you. You can mail your USCIS field office that your interview notice indicated that you are withdrawing the AOS. 

[Hilde 381]

Oh I am so so sorry to read this. You really are a wonderful person to try to do something for others in the middle of such a devastating time for yourself.

 

I agree with others in that this may help your grieving process. Do write a letter and send it over, as this may help future correspondence about her immigration to arrive to you at unexpected times. I lost a family member to COVID-19 a few months ago and I will share something that seemed to make sense. I hope it helps you too. I really am very, very sorry.

 

[AFCF 268]

I’m really sorry for your loss. This is heartbreaking. May she rest in peace. Praying for your healing. Please take care of yourself.