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❌ EB-3 Family-Based Denied - I-130 Denial Due to Missing Signed I-130A
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❌ **Case Status: Denied**
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An I-130 petition filed in October 2025 was denied after the petitioner failed to submit a signed I-130A in response to an RFE. The subsequent I-485 interview in April 2025 also resulted in denial. The applicant is now weighing options between filing a Motion to Reopen (I-290B) or refiling the entire case.
A spouse-based I-130 petition was filed in October 2025. In January, concurrent I-485 and I-765 applications were submitted. An interview was scheduled for April 2025, but prior to the interview, a denial notice was issued due to a missing signed I-130A form — a required supporting document that had been requested via RFE but not properly submitted. The I-485 was subsequently denied as well, since it depends on an approved underlying petition. The applicant is now exploring whether to file Form I-290B (Motion to Reopen/Reconsider) or refile the entire I-130 from scratch.
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This case illustrates a critical procedural pitfall: RFE responses must be complete and include all specifically requested documents — an unsigned or missing I-130A is grounds for denial regardless of the underlying relationship's validity. Applicants in similar situations should note that I-290B motions to reopen can preserve the original priority date if successful, but processing can take 12-18+ months. Refiling a new I-130 restarts the clock but may resolve faster if the evidentiary issue is straightforward. USCIS policy generally does not allow I-485 to proceed without an approved underlying petition, so the I-485 denial was a direct consequence. Those who cannot afford an attorney may consider accredited representatives through recognized organizations (BIA-accredited reps) as a lower-cost alternative.