kiki K
Jun 8, 2026
VAWA I-485: Checked "No" for unauthorized work by mistake. Send correction now or wait for interview?
Hi all, I am a VAWA applicant currently waiting for my I-485 approval.I just realized a mistake on my form i485 unauthorized employment was checked "No." However, I actually worked without an EAD between 2020 and 2022 due to gaps ，and I reported tax every year , Should I have my lawyer mail a correction package to USCIS ahead of time, or should I just wait until the interview to correct it in person?If anyone has been in a similar situation, please share your experience or advice. Thank you so much! #vawa
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fiona xtintJun 8, 2026
just wait until you go to the interview you can make any correction on I-485 on the day of your interview..!
kiki KJun 8, 2026
@fiona xtint thank you for your response, I just share this concern to my lawyer also , not sure what she gonna said
Man ManJun 8, 2026
just wait to correct it in your interview, it’s better that way
Sept 2022Jun 8, 2026
@kiki K just bring the corrected information to your in-person interview. inform the officer about the mistake at the very beginning of your interview.
kiki KJun 8, 2026
@Man Man thank you so much!
kiki KJun 8, 2026
@OLORUNTOBILOBA ADEWUNMI thank you so much!
Mi Maself n I Jun 8, 2026
Almost everyone fills "no", then answers "yes" at the interview. They still get approved.
kiki KJun 8, 2026
@Mi Maself n I Thank you so much for telling me this! I've been really worried about it.
Mi Maself n I Jun 8, 2026
no, don't be. Read other people's posts and comments. You'll learn a lot. I mostly come here to gather knowledge. Helps me a whole lot.
Jun 9, 2026
it doesn't matter because if you get your green card you dont need EAD card
