❌ EB-3 Family-Based I-485 Denied - Address Change During Pending Case

❌ **Case Status: Denied** --- An I-485 and I-130 filed in 2021 was denied after receipt notices failed to reach the applicant's address on file. A subsequent address change made while the case was pending is suspected to have contributed to the denial, highlighting USCIS mail delivery and address management risks. An I-485 and I-130 petition filed in 2021 received a receipt notice in late 2024 that was not delivered to the address on file — twice. Following the missed mail, the beneficiary updated their address with USCIS to receive future correspondence directly. Shortly after the address change, the petition was denied. The petitioners believe the address modification during the pending period may have triggered or contributed to the denial. USCIS requires applicants to maintain accurate address records and respond to all correspondence; failure to receive or respond to notices — regardless of cause — can result in abandonment or denial. The only available recourse at this point is to refile both the I-130 and I-485. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1toja0f/no_response_to_receipt_notice_sent/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*