u/bluejay2728

Just realized that I accidentally copied over incorrect info from my passport, specifically sex. I know I f*cked up, but how bad is this? Is my application gonna remain in a purgatory of manual review for up to 24 months? What are my options (i.e., could I contact CBP requesting to withdraw my GE app and resubmit a correct application, and hope for conditional approval within the typical 2 week timeframe)? I know I’d have to pay $120 again but I’d rather do that than wait forever since I do have upcoming international travel.

Just realized that I somehow managed to select the incorrect sex (no, I’m not trans btw) on my GE application that I submitted about a week ago. From what I can gather from the internet, my application will now be subject to manual review — which can take upwards of a year. It’s an innocent mistake so I have no issue explaining it to an officer at an enrollment center interview— the bigger issue is I don’t feel like waiting forever. (I was hoping to be conditionally approved much faster than a year: according to CPB 80% of applications with no discrepancies/missing info are conditionally approved within 2 weeks).

Anyway, what are my options? I know I can’t manually edit info on the portal, since my application has already been submitted/is pending. I’d be willing to pay the $120 fee again if it means I don’t have to wait a year to use GE. Can I contact CPB and have them withdraw my application (and resubmit a new GE application)?

Any insight would be greatly appreciated!