A COM withdrawal review needs the original approval, the withdrawal notice, the complete application history, and evidence addressing the government's concern. Organize the records chronologically and retain the original versions of disputed documents.

Use a simple document index

  • Notice folder: approval, withdrawal, denial, appeal decision, and original notification emails.
  • Employment folder: the exact letters submitted, contracts, payroll records, and reliable verification contacts.
  • Response folder: each prior response, exhibits, and submission confirmation.
  • Status folder: visa, admission, adjustment, family-processing, and any later USCIS notices.

Build the decision timeline

Start with the initial submission, requests for missing information, approval, withdrawal, and any appeal. For each event, record the date, sender, case number, and attachment name. Include proof of when notices were emailed and when responses were submitted.

This timeline helps counsel distinguish an unanswered request from a final decision. It also exposes gaps that may be hidden in a long email chain. Export complete messages where possible rather than copying isolated paragraphs.

Assemble the employment record

Gather the letters actually submitted, contracts, available personnel records, badges, payroll evidence, and information about the employer and project. Identify the author of each letter and what that person knew about your work. Where signing authority is disputed, collect reliable records explaining the person's role and authority.

Ask potential witnesses for factual information within their knowledge. Do not suggest that someone sign as a supervisor if they were not one. Keep contact attempts and any employer responses, including explanations that old records are unavailable.

Include immigration and family records

Provide the visa or adjustment history, entry records, green-card documents if any, and derivative family case information. Identify pending interviews, travel plans, or other deadlines. Counsel should see the complete posture before advising on a withdrawal response.

This is an attorney-review checklist, not an instruction to send every item to NVC. Government submissions must follow the current instructions and the particular notice. A shorter response that explains and supports each disputed point can be more useful than a large, unorganized packet.

Frequently asked questions

Should I discard an inaccurate old letter?

No. Preserve it and explain the issue to counsel so the record can be addressed transparently.

What if my employer has closed?

Document that fact and your efforts to find reliable records or knowledgeable contacts. Do not create replacement evidence that is not authentic.

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