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Withdrawal vs Abandonment
Global Immigrate consultants · Published
Written by Global Immigrate consultants · Reviewed by Oscar Yip, Founder & Managing Director
Summary
Active written end versus termination for non-response or missed steps.
Short answer:voluntary withdrawal is your active end to the case; abandonment often follows ignored RFEs, missed interviews or deadlines. Abandonment can look worse on the record — do not go silent.
FAQ
One day late on RFE?
Risk exists — contact and explain ASAP.
Refile after abandonment?
Usually yes, with explanation of the prior case.
Which is better?
When ending, active withdrawal is usually cleaner.
