⏳ EB-3 Skilled Worker Pending RFE Risk - Colombia PD 2026-02

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- A Colombian national on F-1 status filed for EB-3 Adjustment of Status in February 2026 while having engaged in unauthorized full-time employment exceeding OPT/CPT authorization for approximately two years. The applicant disclosed 'No' on I-485 regarding unauthorized employment, creating compounded legal exposure through both the underlying violation and a potential misrepresentation finding. An EB-3 skilled worker AOS case filed in February 2026 for a Colombian national involves a significant complication: the applicant worked full-time for approximately two years while only authorized for part-time employment under OPT and CPT. The applicant cycled through multiple F-1 programs, CPTs, and OPTs over a five-year period to maintain status. Upon filing the I-485, the applicant answered 'No' to the question regarding unauthorized employment history, and did not disclose this information to their immigration attorney. The case is currently pending and the applicant is concerned about an RFE targeting maintenance of lawful status. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1uhztym/unauthorized_work_history/)** *Source: Reddit EB-3 search* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*