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⏳ EB-3 Skilled Worker Pending I-485 - Document Discrepancy in PERM Experience Letter
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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Applicant with approved PERM/LC and I-140 discovered a date typo in a prior employment experience letter after both approvals. The letter incorrectly listed employment overlapping with a U.S. study period. Applicant is seeking guidance before filing I-485.
An EB-3 skilled worker applicant discovered a significant date discrepancy in a foreign employment experience letter submitted during PERM/Labor Certification. The letter listed employment from May 2017 to November 2019, but the correct dates should be May 2016 to November 2018 — the incorrect dates overlap with a period the applicant was studying in the U.S. Both PERM/LC and I-140 were approved without issue. The applicant's attorney flagged the error prior to I-485 filing. A corrected letter has been requested and will be available for any future interview. The applicant is weighing whether to proactively address the discrepancy or only explain it if called for an interview.
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Date discrepancies in PERM experience letters that overlap with documented U.S. presence are a known risk flag at the I-485 stage, particularly if an interview is triggered. USCIS cross-references I-94 entry/exit records and academic transcripts, so the overlap would be detectable. Having a corrected letter ready is the right move. Cases with this pattern that proceed to interview typically resolve without denial when the applicant can document the clerical error (e.g., corrected letter on company letterhead, immigration records confirming U.S. presence during the disputed period). However, if the original letter was the primary evidence qualifying the applicant for EB-3 skilled worker classification, USCIS could scrutinize whether the corrected dates still meet the 2-year experience requirement — applicants in similar situations should verify their qualifying experience remains intact under the corrected timeline.