Two Immigration Applications

[rakesh]

Hi,

I'm an US citizen who just got married back home in India. I'm preparing form I-130 to bring my wife here.
However, she already has an immigration application currently being processed as her uncle who is also an US citizen had applied for her family's immigration while she was still single. She already received the first response letter.

I understand that the earlier immigration case would be void because of this change in her marital status, but does she need to inform the consulate or some other authority so that it doesn't cause any problems when I apply for her immigration? Or, does the prior application automatically become void? I didn't find any place on I-130 where I could mention that the person for whom I'm filing petition, had already applied.

Please help with your advice and suggestions.

Thanks,
Rakesh

[Mr. Knowitall]

You may find this article to be of interest. It's a bit much to quote.