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EB-3 Unskilled I-485 Denied Due to Medical Error
Hi everyone! I’m hoping someone has been through something similar.
I applied for my green card through EB-3 Unskilled (Other Workers). My priority date is February 2022.
Here’s my timeline:
* August 2026: USCIS received my I-693 RFE response.
* September 8th 2026: My I-485 was denied because the civil surgeon forgot to check the polio vaccination boxes.
* September 15: USCIS received a corrected I-693 and a signed letter from the doctor acknowledging his mistake (I had until Sep 16 to reply to the RFE).
* After September 15: My online status changed from “Denied” back to “RFE Response Received,” saying USCIS had begun working on my case again.
* September 26: My status changed to “Case Required USCIS To Send A Notice.” The letter turned out to be an informational FBI biometrics privacy notice.
* October: My attorneys prepared an I-290B Motion to Reopen since we haven’t received formal confirmation that the case was reopened.
My biggest concern is my EAD. I had to stop working after the denial and have been on unpaid leave while waiting for USCIS.
Has anyone experienced something similar? Does the status changing back to “RFE Response Received” mean my I-485 could be pending again? And for those who filed an I-290B, how long did it take to reopen your case and get your work authorization back?
I’d really appreciate hearing about your experiences. Thank you!
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December 20201h
hope you can get it fixed i wish you all the best what a stupid mistake he made
L G1h
Hi @December 2020! Thanks so much! I’m just really bummed that they denied my case right away instead of sending another RFE or a NOID ): I really appreciate your kind wishes, and I hope everything goes well with your case too!
