The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has initiated removal proceedings against an immigrant after a scheduled USCIS interview was canceled. The immigrant, who has been married to a U.S. citizen and filed an I-130 petition two years ago, received a Notice to Appear for removal on January 16, 2026, the same day their interview was supposed to take place in Fairfax, VA.
Key Details:
- Interview scheduled: January 16, 2026, at the Washington field office in Fairfax, VA.
- Immigrant resides in Washington state, approximately 3,000 miles away from the interview location.
- USCIS approved a request to reschedule the interview due to travel restrictions.
- Notice to Appear issued for unlawful presence, citing the immigrant’s status as living in the U.S. without admission or parole.
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Source: r/USCIS