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⏳ EB-3 Adjustment of Status Re-filing - Mexico PD 2021
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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A DACA holder from Mexico is re-filing Form I-485 after an initial denial due to visa unavailability in 2021. The applicant has an approved I-130, I-797, and I-360, and is now including Form I-693 (medical examination) with the second application. The post invites questions from others in similar situations.
This case involves a Mexico-born DACA recipient (active since 2016) who originally filed for adjustment of status (I-485) in 2021. The first I-485 was denied solely because a visa number was not available at the time of filing or adjudication — not due to any substantive issue with the case. Key approved forms include I-130 (Petition for Alien Relative or employer-based), I-797 (Notice of Action), and I-360. For the re-filing, the applicant added Form I-693 (Medical Examination), which was not included in the original 2021 petition. The applicant is now proceeding with a second I-485 submission under EB-3 category.
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*Source: Reddit I-485 EB*
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Re-filing an I-485 after a visa unavailability denial is a valid and common strategy when a priority date becomes current again. For Mexico-born EB-3 applicants, visa backlogs can cause significant delays between I-130 approval and I-485 eligibility. Including Form I-693 is critical — medical exams have an 2-year validity window, so applicants who filed early often need a fresh exam for re-filings. DACA status does not disqualify applicants from adjustment of status through a qualifying employer-based or family-based petition, though DACA holders should monitor any policy changes affecting advance parole and travel. Similar cases should expect adjudication timelines consistent with current USCIS I-485 processing times for the relevant field office, which can range from 8 to 24+ months.