What are common reasons for denial of family-based immigration petitions?

March 19, 2025 – Lorena Rivas

What Are Reasons For Denial of Family-Based Immigration Petitions?

Common reasons for denial of family-based immigration petitions include insufficient evidence of a qualifying relationship, failure to meet financial requirements, criminal history, fraudulent marriage claims, and missing or incomplete documentation. Ineligibility due to prior immigration violations or health-related grounds can also lead to denials.

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