(6) An applicant or petitioner may withdraw an application or petition at any time until a decision is issued by USCIS or, in the case of an approved petition, until the person is Page 3 Page 3 admitted or granted adjustment or change of status, based on the petition. However, a withdrawal may not be retracted.
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.
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.
(6) An applicant or petitioner may withdraw an application or petition at any time until a decision is issued by USCIS or, in the case of an approved petition, until the person is Page 3 Page 3 admitted or granted adjustment or change of status, based on the petition. However, a withdrawal may not be retracted.
You can easily cancel the green card of a spouse before it is approved by reversing the I-130 with a signed, notarized letter.
Consequences of Withdrawing I-485 This may prevent you from working in the United States. It is also possible you will have a harder time entering the United States in the future.
Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or to Adjust Status: If you depart the U.S. while your Form I-485 is pending without first obtaining advance parole, USCIS will deny your case unless you fit into a narrow exception for people with certain nonimmigrant statuses.
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.
If USCIS grants the I-130 petition, the next step is to submit Form I-485 (the adjustment of status application) to the immigration judge. When a foreign national applies for adjustment of status during removal proceedings, the immigration judge receives and makes a decision on Form I-485, instead of USCIS.
Yes, you can withdraw your AOS application after submission. To do so, send a written request to the USCIS office handling your case, including your full name, date of birth, A-number, receipt number, and a statement indicating your intent to withdraw the application. Make sure to sign and date the request.