⏳ EB-3 Employment-Based I-485 Reopening After I-140 Appeal Overturn - PD Unknown

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- An employment-based I-140 was initially denied but approved on appeal via I-290B. The concurrently filed I-485 was denied following the initial I-140 denial, and the subsequent I-290B for the I-485 was dismissed pending I-140 finalization. The applicant now seeks guidance on whether a formal motion to reopen the I-485 is required. This case involves a concurrent I-140/I-485 filing where the I-140 was initially denied. The applicant filed an I-290B (Motion to Reopen/Reconsider) for the I-140, which was ultimately successful — the initial denial was overturned and the I-140 was approved. Meanwhile, the I-485 had been denied following the I-140 denial, and a subsequent I-290B for the I-485 was dismissed because the I-140 matter was not yet finalized. The I-485 dismissal notice indicated USCIS would internally reopen the I-485 once the I-140 decision was overturned. However, a USCIS live agent suggested a formal reopening request may still be needed. The applicant is seeking clarity on whether they must proactively file a motion to reopen, and if so, how to do so. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1xdpry0/hey_guys_please_help/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*