Legal Question in Immigration Law in Virginia

Illegal Res married to citizen went to Mex to complete visa I-130

Was living here many years undocumented and wife got citizenship last year. She filed I-130 and he received an appoinement in Mexico for the Interview. In interview, Visa Denied. What can be done?


Asked on 1/24/08, 5:15 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Janet Greathouse Greathouse Law Firm

Re: Illegal Res married to citizen went to Mex to complete visa I-130

Since the visa was likely denied based on a ground of inadmissibility, he would need to assess whether he has any waiver options. However, without knowing what the official basis for denial was, which he should have received, it is difficult to say what options are available.

Generally, when a consular post denies an immigrant visa, the officer provides written notice of the basis for the denial along with potential waiver options.

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Answered on 1/25/08, 2:21 am


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