Hi, I have a question know that I sent out the applications. Unfortunately, I realized after sending them out that I mistakenly indicated I am not legally authorized to work in the U.S., when in fact I am through CPT/OPT for a limited period. For the separate question regarding sponsorship, I correctly answered “Yes” for now or in the future. Could you please advise on the best way to address this error with the companies to which I’ve applied? Should I reach out to recruiters directly to clarify my work authorization, or is it better to leave the applications as they are? I’m really nervous I just shot my chance of getting an interview
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Hi there,
This mistake is not fatal, but you should clarify it. Leaving the application as is could mean your profile gets screened out automatically.
The best approach is to send a short email to the recruiter. For example:
“Dear [Name], I recently applied for [Internship Role]. In the application I mistakenly selected that I am not authorized to work in the U.S. In fact, I am authorized under CPT/OPT for a limited period, and I correctly indicated in the sponsorship section that I will need future sponsorship. I just wanted to clarify this point so my application reflects my actual eligibility. Thank you for your understanding.”
That way, your file is corrected, and you show professionalism.
Best of luck!
