❌ EB-3 Family-Based I-485 Denied Due to Administrative Error - Columbus OH PD N/A

❌ **Case Status: Denied** --- An I-485 family-based adjustment of status was denied by the Columbus, OH field office despite USCIS's own system confirming receipt of the RFE response. The denial contradicts USCIS tracking records and a field officer's verbal confirmation that everything was in order. An administrative error reopen request has been submitted and is under adjudicator review. A family-based I-485 filed at the Columbus, OH field office was denied on grounds that the applicant never responded to an RFE requesting a new I-693 medical examination. However, the applicant has USPS delivery confirmation showing the sealed I-693 was delivered the day after mailing (Feb 18→19), and USCIS's own case status was updated to 'We received your response to the RFE' on Feb 24. Following the biometrics/interview appointment in March, a field officer indicated no further action was needed. The denial notice was issued despite this paper trail. On Aug 3, a Tier 1 administrative error request was opened. By Aug 4, USCIS confirmed the reopen request was sent to an adjudicator with a 60-day response window. The applicant is weighing whether to also file an I-290B motion to reopen/reconsider in parallel. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1vhjuc0/please_help_uscis_denied_my_i485_saying_they/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*