To withdraw a petition, you must submit a signed written statement requesting that the petition be withdrawn and explaining the reason to NVC using our Public Inquiry Form.
If you want to withdraw your sponsorship of an immigrant who has not yet become a lawful permanent resident, you need to send a written request to USCIS. In the letter, you must explain your reasons for withdrawing your sponsorship and provide evidence to support your decision.
D. Once a petition is withdrawn, USCIS may not refuse the withdrawal and may not deny the petition on the merits, but the facts and circumstances surrounding the withdrawn petition shall be considered material to any new petition. See Matter of Cintron, 16 I&N at 9; 8 C.F.R. § 103.2(b)(15).
An applicant may request, in writing, that his or her application, filed with USCIS, be withdrawn. If USCIS consents to the withdrawal, the application will be denied without further notice to the applicant and without prejudice to any future application.
If your visa petition has not been granted an approval by United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and your sponsor withdraws their support (which they can do at any time), your petition will likely be denied or nullified.
After you send your application to USCIS: Withdraw Write a letter to USCIS to request the withdrawal of your OPT application. Include your full name, SEVIS ID number, and USCIS receipt number. You must sign and date the letter. Handwritten signatures are strongly recommended.
Filing and biometric service fees are final and nonrefundable, regardless of any action we take on your application, petition, or request, or if you withdraw your request.
After submitting your request, USCIS will send you a confirmation notice acknowledging the withdrawal. This process typically takes several weeks, depending on their processing times.
The impact of a sponsor (also known as a petitioner) withdrawing their support is the most severe if you have just started the process. If your visa petition has not yet been approved by USCIS and your sponsor withdraws their support (which they can do at any time), your petition will likely be denied or cancelled.