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Can I-130 be approved and I-485 denied?

Can I-130 be approved and I-485 denied?

If Your I-130 Petition is Approved, But Your I-485 Application is Denied. It’s also possible that your marriage-based petition could be approved, but your I-485 application for permanent residence is denied.

Why is I-130 denied?

Generally, an I-130 might get denied if: (1) you did not provide enough evidence to USCIS to prove that your eligible relationship or (2) USCIS believes that your marriage is not legitimate (if your application is based on marriage).

How long does I-485 take after I-130 approval?

Approval for Immediate Relatives Most Form I-130 petitions for immediate relatives are approved within a 5 to 9 month time frame, but they can take longer in some cases. If you are in the United States and also filed an application to adjust status, USCIS will begin reviewing Form I-485 at this point.

Can USCIS reject I-130?

Can an I-130 Be Denied? Yes, the I-130, like any other visa petition, can also be denied. USCIS denies thousands of such petitions every year – and while the reasons may vary, some of them may be easily avoided.

How long is I-130 approval valid?

6 months
Normally it is valid for 6 months from the exam date. For Class A or B cases, it is valid for 3 months from the completion date of the evaluation. Is an Immigrant Visa a green card? No.

Can I withdraw my i485?

You can “withdraw” your I-485 AOS application all right (with also your wife withdrawing her I-130 petition), but firstly that will look highly “suspicious” and then you will be totally “exposed” all the same to USCIS filing a “Notice to Appear”…

Why was I-130 approved but I-485 was denied?

Answer: If your I-130 was approved but I-485 was denied, the USCIS officer probably determined that you were inadmissible for purposes of adjustment of status or did not meet all requirements for adjustment of status. That determination may be incorrect so it is imperative that you schedule an appointment with an immigration lawyer.

What to do if USCIS denies your I-485?

Question: USCIS denied my I-485. What do I do now? Answer: An application for adjustment of status (Form I-485) can be denied for many reasons. First, an attorney needs to review your file and determine why your I485 was denied.

Why was my I-485 denied based on marriage?

Question: My I-485 based on marriage was denied but the I-130 was approved. Why was my I-485 denied: Answer: If your I-130 was approved but I-485 was denied, the USCIS officer probably determined that you were inadmissible for purposes of adjustment of status or did not meet all requirements for adjustment of status.

What to do after I-130 petition is approved?

This article discusses the process for family-based immigration through Form I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Residents or Adjust Status) and Form DS-260 (Application for Immigrant Visa and Alien Registration) after an I-130 petition has been approved.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fo0Ec9HpR6Y