❌ EB-3 Employment-Based Denied - I-485 EAD Revocation 18-Day Window

❌ **Case Status: Denied** --- An employment-based I-485 was denied, triggering an 18-day window to prevent automatic revocation of the existing C09 EAD. The family is urgently seeking to understand whether filing a new I-485 or I-290B motion within that window can preserve their work authorization. The case highlights the critical intersection of I-485 denial procedures and EAD continuation rules under 8 CFR 274a.14(b)(2). An employment-based I-485 was denied, with the denial notice citing 8 CFR 274a.14(b)(2), which allows 18 days to submit proof that an I-485 remains pending in order to prevent automatic revocation of a C09 EAD tied to that application. The household is exploring three possible routes: (1) filing a new I-485 within the 18-day window and using the receipt notice as proof of a pending application, (2) filing a Form I-290B (Motion to Reopen/Reconsider) to reopen the original I-485, or (3) some combination. Key open questions include whether USCIS will accept a newly filed I-485 receipt as satisfying the 'remains pending' language, and where/how to submit the proof to USCIS. The EAD holder is currently employed, making this a time-critical situation. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1x9zgkz/i485_denied_can_filing_a_new_i485_within_18_days/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*