Q: Hello I recently got approved by US immigration for my visa, my father filed for me but he decided to withdraw after it

A: I understand this is a difficult and stressful situation. A few key points regarding your visa status:

- If your father filed an immigrant visa petition for you (like an I-130 for family-based immigration) and it was approved, but he later withdrew the petition before the visa was actually issued to you, then unfortunately the approval would no longer be valid. The visa cannot be issued without an approved, active petition from the sponsor.

- Withdrawing the petition essentially cancels the basis for the visa, so USCIS would not be able to proceed with granting you the visa even though it was initially approved. The approval notice itself does not guarantee visa issuance.

- This does mean you would likely lose the opportunity to immigrate based on that specific petition. You no longer have a path to getting the visa without your father re-filing the petition or finding another valid way to obtain an immigrant visa.

- If you believe your father withdrew the petition unjustly to control or harm you, you may want to consult with an immigration attorney to see if there are any other options, such as self-petitioning in cases of abuse. But in general, the petitioner/sponsor has the right to withdraw.

I know this must be extremely disappointing and upsetting after getting approved. Don't lose hope though - explore if there may be other routes for you to immigrate, perhaps through employment, diversity lottery, or another family member. Wishing you all the best moving forward. Let me know if you have any other questions!