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❌ EB-3 Dependent - F2A I-485 Denied While EB I-485 Remains Pending
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❌ **Case Status: Denied**
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A child beneficiary had their F2A family-based I-485 denied and terminated while their employment-based dependent I-485 remains pending. The denial and termination occurred in rapid succession on the same day. The case raises questions about how USCIS handles multiple concurrent I-485 applications sharing the same alien number.
A dependent child had two concurrent I-485 applications: one under F2A family-based category and one as an employment-based (EB) dependent. On the same day, the F2A I-485 received a denial notice followed almost immediately by a case termination status update. The EB-based I-485 showed no status change and remained in 'Case Remains Pending' status. The applicant noted that since both applications share the same alien number, the adjudicator should have visibility into both cases simultaneously. No physical notice or online document was available at the time of the status update.
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When a beneficiary holds multiple concurrent I-485 applications, USCIS adjudicates them independently — a denial on one does not automatically affect the other. The F2A denial here likely stems from visa retrogression or the principal applicant's status change, while the EB-based I-485 may have a separate and still-valid basis. Applicants in similar dual-filing situations should not assume a denial on one petition invalidates the other. It is critical to consult an immigration attorney immediately to evaluate whether the remaining EB I-485 can proceed independently and whether a motion to reopen (MTR) or appeal is warranted for the denied F2A case.