Can I stop the process midway and get my fees refunded?

Stopping the process is your decision and can be done at any time. The key concern is the money: as a general rule, fees paid to the government (for example, to USCIS or at a U.S. consulate) are not typically refunded, even if you withdraw the petition or discontinue the process.

The same principle usually applies to attorney or consultant fees: since they compensate work already performed, refunds are rarely granted, except as provided in the contract you signed.

Refund policies are set by each authority and each service provider, and they may change over time. For that reason, do not count on a refund as something guaranteed, and read the specific rules carefully before paying any amount.

Before stopping an ongoing process, confirm the applicable policy directly with the official sources of U.S. immigration authorities, and if possible, evaluate your situation with an immigration professional.

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