I-130 question - Wife has previously immigrated

[Whippy]

I am filling out an I-130 for my wife who resides in and is a citizen of South Africa. She was born in Rhodesia and immigrated to South Africa in 1979.

Question C16 on the I-130 asks if my relative has ever been under immigration proceedings so obviously I will mark "yes."

Under the section that asks "when" and "where" are four check boxes that read, "Removal" "Exclusion/Deportation" "Rescission" or "Judicial Proceedings"

She legally immigrated when her mother married a South African citizen, and i have a copy of her South African Naturalization papers.

Should I check the box marked "Judicial Proceedings" or should I leave all the boxes blank?

[fromnaija]

What that question meant is for people who have been under immigration proceedings in the USA such as those who have been to immigration court.
So in your case the answer to the question should be "NO".

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[austriacus]

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[Whippy]

I appreciate the help very much...almost ready to file <bites fingernails frantically>

[PraetorianXI]

I appreciate the help very much...almost ready to file <bites fingernails frantically>

LOL. :D

/me laughs...