If you cancel a visa petition you were doing for a family member,does immigration refund your money ?
917125
Nope!  Sorry you're out of luck, USCIS doesn't refund money.
630718
No, unless you have a visa.
478473
report his *ss to the INS.  If he is illegal and is paying on the side..that is to avoid taxes...which is also illegal.  My husband went through the same thing (only he is here on a green card)...and ended up loosing 800.00 (us) because of the guy.  \n\nGet a lawyer (or call...sometimes they will answer a few questions without charging)...and find out if what he did was right.  \n\nI wish we had done this because we lost a lot of money...but we are broke and my husband being muslim did not want to cause havoc in the mosque where both him and the guy that screwed him over attened.  If I had had the money he would have been back where he came from...I didn't like him to begin with..\n\nIf you do report him, make sure that you report him for both taxes (because if he was paying you on the side, he could have still claimed it and messed you up big time) and report him to INS.  This will (hopefully) open their eyes.
939258
My husband paid an immigration lawyer to file his application and represent him at the hearing. I ended up doing all of the paperwork myself, the lawyer just signed it as legal representation and mailed it. So in actuality, we paid $1200 for nothing more than a half hour consultation, a signature, and a stamp.  \n\nI'll give you the advice I got from an immigration officer when my husband was going through the process:  If you have a legitimate basis for filing an application and being awarded residency, you do NOT need a lawyer...they can't do anything that you can't do yourself. If you don't have a legitimate claim, whether you have a lawyer or not, you'll still be denied. And you know which category you fall into already...
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If you have recently moved, then his immigration file may still be at your previous immigration office, or in transit to your new one.  I used to work at an immigration office, and depending on where the file was coming from, it sometimes took weeks to get the file to the new office.  If you haven't moved, then a possible reason for the cancellation is that the scheduling center may have screwed up and scheduled too many interviews for that particular date and time.  We had an issue like that once in our office.  We had to search through all the files and find out which ones had been scheduled for the same interviewer, date, and time, and then reschedule a few.  If you don't hear back in a few weeks, schedule an Infopass appointment online to go in and speak to an Information Officer.  Calling the toll free number only makes you frustrated.\n\nIn response to the person below me:  I don't know if all offices are doing it, or if it was just my old office, but our security guards wouldn't let you in the front door if you didn't have an appointment letter or an Infopass appointment receipt that you had printed out from your computer.  To get the infopass appointment, go to www.uscis.gov.  They will see you with the infopass appointment.
101427
I believe so.  I would call either the immagration office, or a lawyer that gives free advice.  They can tell you if there is any longer wait time, etc.
695992
It is a refusal designation recommending withdrawal of the K-! application. Usually a p6c is issued when there is evidence that the family relationship was being fraudulently used to obtain a visa. For instance marriage to a US citizen that is based solely on  the basis of obtaining a visa. here is a link that best explains what happened and what you can do.\n\nhttp://www.ilw.com/articles/2006,0323-ellis.shtm\n\nI wish you the best good luck?
835442
Hi! The order for deportation can be stayed if you can prove that you and your kids will face unusual and unmitigated hardship if he gets deported. Ask the advice of an immigration lawyer.
977959
If you can be more specific (visa from which embassy, exact wording regarding the voucher, etc.), I can answer more accurately.  My best guess is that you are referring to a receipt for payment of the visa application fee to an authorized third party.
216505
Honestly, you could prob. get the $$ back; but it would cost you, and might not be worth it. Anyway, you could get a lawyer in CA, and have him look into it.\n\nMy step-son had the same headache. It was cheaper for him to let it go and move on.
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You asked this question as "Monsoon05" and also as "Jk" - so you are still pretty good at lying and playing games with the system.  Do you think the answer will change?\n\nWhen people write to complain that they can't get a visa to come to the US, or there are long delays in their cases, it is because of people like you who have intentionally lied to get some sort of immigration benefit from the US government.\n\nYou lied that you were not married so it would be easier to get an H1b visa, then you bought a fraudulent marriage certificate to support your claim, then you applied for your wife to come to the US and now she is leaving you and you are afraid of your past deeds - good! You are an example of everything that is wrong with our immigration system - the loop holes and technicalities that are exploited by citizens of other countries, who then enter the US and lie again to get other benefits to which they are not entitled, then cheat on their taxes, so that someone else is paying for everything. In this case, I hope for nothing more, or less, than karma.
980041
Yes, a close family member; and it's no joke.  You've got to remember - taxes on the state and local level support your schools, municipal services like trash pick up; and on the national level, while it's harder to feel, we are blessed compared to other nations. So, don't call the cops, ambulance services, expect no help from 911...you get it.\n\nMy relative is basically just lazy and hates details.  No big protester or anything.  Now that the nation's computerized, you will definitely get addressed.  If you don't owe, you won't have any real ramifications; but if you do, the interest and penalties are severe.  Also, if you have refunds coming back to you, you forfeit them after three tax years.\n\nFinally, philosophically, it's commanded in the Bible to render unto Ceasar that which is Ceasar's (there are commensurate admonishments in other religions) - which means be a good citizen.  The best way to have no regrets when you're older (you sound kinda young, yet) is to not perform clearly regrettable actions.
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Yes you can petition for a green card based on the family-sponsorship. Borther and sisters have priority 4 (the lowest). Since there are more applications then actual visa available (there's a limited quota each year), the current wait time is about 10 years (not 2-3 like the other person stated). For mexican, chinese,indian nationals the wait is even longer ( due to high immigration rates). For Philpino people the wait is over 25 years !!!\n\nSo if you apply now your brother/sister will have to wait about 10 years for a visa number once your petiton is approved which is another 1-2 years... It is a very long time indeed..
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It depends onwhat kind of visa she is entering the country on. Is it a visitor's visa? Employment? Student? Without more information, this question cannot be answered. It could matter that she declared bankruptcy because some visas require a certain amount of investment in US business. Others only permit a short stay so the home country happenings do not matter.
568180
Well, you weren't supposed to overstay your VISA; however, if you were Mexican the government would make excuses for you. \n\nGood luck at your hearing.
970125
Yes. If you have already been deported and  reenter, it is certain that you will be denied entry again. It will not help for you plead your own case. \n\nSince you have lived in the United Kingdom, ask your contacts there to recommend a good immigration attorney. This will cost you money - but worth it, if you want to go back. Good luck!
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You should consult an immigration attorney.\n\nIf your family member fraudulently applied for a green card, then there's a problem but it's not an insurmountable one, depending on circumstances.\n\nYour family member's citizenship application will likely be denied, but he will have an opportunity to provide additional information before that happens.\n\nDepending on whether DHS has a fraud charge against your family member, DHS could initiate removal proceedings.\n\nWithout more information, it's hard to say. Like I said, you should definitely get an immigration attorney who specializes in removal proceedings.