How to cancel pending I-130 for parents

[KV89 1]

My husband applied for his parents last year, but recently he has been having second thoughts about the decision. At this point, he's thinking of cancelling it but we don't know where to start. Currently, there has been no progress made to their application and it's still at the USCIS service center. What would be the next steps if he does decide to withdraw their application and would we need to give a reason to USCIS? Also, would this affect their current B2 visas or any tourist visa renewals in the future?

[Crazy Cat 46,219]

He can either submit a letter to USCIS to withdraw the I-130s, or he can just let the cases go on to NVC (which is what I would do).  The cases can sit at NVC for a year without having to do anything at all.  If he later decides to continue the cases, they can be continued.   No reason has to be given for either route.

 

Edited 3 hours ago by Crazy Cat

[KV89 1]

1 minute ago, Crazy Cat said:

He can either submit a letter to USCIS to withdraw the I-130s, or he can just let the cases go on to NVC (which is what I would do).  The cases can sit at NVC for a year without having to do anything at all.  If he later decides to continue the cases, they can be continued. 

Would he have to give a reason in the letter or can he just say he wants to withdraw the application?

[appleblossom 5,804]

1 minute ago, KV89 said:

Would he have to give a reason in the letter or can he just say he wants to withdraw the application?

 

He can just say he wants to withdraw. 

 

But as @Crazy Cat says, I wouldn't pull it unless there's a very good reason. They can leave it at NVC for years if they're no longer sure they want to move, but that would be better than revoking the I-130 and then having to pay another set of fees and start from scratch if things change again.