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“Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent”on your I-129F · K-1 fiancé(e) visa petition

USCIS confirmed that the I-129F was withdrawn.
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WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?
Receipt notice
Review by an officer
Request for evidence (if needed)
Decision
Case sent to the National Visa Center or consulate (if abroad)

What to do, in 3 steps

Read the acknowledgement notice.
Check how the withdrawal affects your status or other pending cases.
Talk to an attorney or accredited representative if you did not ask for the withdrawal.
17months
13 to 17 monthsTypical time for a complete I-129F. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.
In this statusThis is a closed status; it does not usually change.

What it means for your I-129F

USCIS confirmed that the I-129F was withdrawn. The fiancé(e) case is closed and no K-1 visa can come from it. Some couples withdraw after marrying abroad, then use a spouse petition instead. To restart, you would file a new petition.

In general, on any form:

USCIS confirmed that your application or petition was withdrawn. This usually happens after you or the petitioner asked to withdraw it. The case is now closed. Fees are generally not refunded.

Avoid these mistakes

Not realizing a petitioner can withdraw a petition filed for you.
Expecting the fee back.

Quick questions

What does "Withdrawal Acknowledgement Notice Was Sent" mean on an I-129F?

USCIS confirmed that the I-129F was withdrawn. The fiancé(e) case is closed and no K-1 visa can come from it. Some couples withdraw after marrying abroad, then use a spouse petition instead. To restart, you would file a new petition.

Can I undo a withdrawal?

Generally no. You would usually need to file again.

Who can withdraw a case?

The person who filed it. For a petition, that is the petitioner, not the beneficiary.

Will I get my fee back?

USCIS generally does not refund fees after a withdrawal.

How long does an I-129F take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 13 to 17 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

Other statuses of your I-129F

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This same status on other forms

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.