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Hi everyone,

I m trying to understand how USCIS views a previously filed I-130 petition that never resulted in a visa or interview.

In 2023, a U.S. citizen filed an I-130 for their spouse. That petition wasn t processed fully no visa issued, and no consular interview. The couple is now divorcing, and the petition will be withdrawn.

Looking ahead, the same petitioner may wish to sponsor someone else in the future (in a valid relationship).

Will the withdrawn I-130 raise red flags for USCIS? Are there known issues with future petitions if a prior one was abandoned or withdrawn before adjudication?

Thanks for any experience or knowledge you can share.

Hi all,

To give you all a background, I most recently renewed my Virginia's DL based on the I-797 receipt of my H-1B extension application. The petition for 1 year extension which was filed last year, is still pending.

My I-140 is also pending, but looks like I can't use the receipt for renewal? What are my options other than waiting for I-140 to get approved and use the receipt from filing H-1B extension?

I will be getting married to a US citizen soon, and will be filing for GC. Would the receipt of that application (AOS) be enough to get a renewal? I will be filing AOS as a bundle which also includes I-765. Based on the documents listed here https://www.dmv.virginia.gov/sites/default/files/documents/accept_doc_status.pdf, it seems like that'd be enough along with a I-485 receipt notice?

Did I understand that correctly? Can anyone with similar experience offer their thoughts?

I presented an unexpired conditional Green Card several years ago for I-9 verification at my employer.

They are now requiring reverification on the grounds that the Green Card is expired.

Would be grateful if people could confirm my understanding that they cannot require reverifcation on these grounds. I am sure based on reading the I-9 instructions and M-274 handbook but would like some reassurance.

Thanks!

Hi all,

Our co-sponsor wasn't able to file taxes for the current tax year due to financial reasons. Would using her as a Co-sponsor be an issue?

I'm not sure if they would find her illegible to help sponsor, even though she's filed all previous tax years.

Anyone have thoughts on this?

Hi everyone,

I wanted to check in and see if anyone else is in a similar situation. My F4 petition for India has a priority date of November 2006, which just became current in the June 2025 Visa Bulletin.

However, I haven t received any communication from the National Visa Center (NVC) yet no welcome letter, no case number. I understand there s a backlog, but I d love to know if anyone with a similar PD has already received their welcome letter or heard from NVC.

Quick summary:

• F4 Category (India)

• Priority Date: November 2006

• PD is officially current as of June 2025

• Still waiting for the NVC Welcome Letter

Would greatly appreciate hearing if anyone has received theirs or is in the same boat. Any advice, updates, or timelines would be helpful for tracking progress.

Thanks in advance and best of luck to everyone in this journey!