I’m tired of waiting. Can I withdraw my petition?

Yes, it is possible to request the withdrawal of your EB-2 NIW petition. The wait is exhausting, and the frustration is understandable, but it is worth fully understanding what this decision entails before moving forward, because there is not always a simple way back.

Withdrawing the petition means, in practice, halting the process. Depending on the stage you are at, resuming or restarting may not be immediate or automatic, and there are effects to consider:

• Documents and steps already completed that may be lost.
• Possible impacts on future applications.
• Conditions that change depending on the moment in the process.

For that reason, before any final decision, the most prudent course is to speak with a specialized professional who can analyze your specific case and explain the consequences of withdrawal. Following the guidance of the responsible agencies helps avoid additional complications.

Decisions like this call for calm and quality information. Consult the official channels of the USCIS and, ideally, a specialist before withdrawing your petition.

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Victoria Harper

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As a journalist and lead editor at Visto n’ Visa, Victoria helps ensure that immigration topics are covered in a clear, trustworthy, and easy-to-understand way. Her focus is on delivering useful, human, and relevant content for people exploring new paths abroad.