⏳ EB-3 Family-Based Second Interview Scheduled - I-130/I-485 Filing Discrepancy PD 2025-09

⏳ **Case Status: Pending** --- A married couple filed I-130 and I-485 in September 2025, but the I-485 was denied due to a payment error by their attorney and refiled in February 2026. After a successful initial I-485 interview in July 2026, they have been called for a second I-130 interview, likely due to the 5+ month gap between the two petition filing dates causing system linking issues. The couple is now considering proceeding without their previous attorney for the second interview. Case involves a spousal I-130/I-485 filing where an attorney payment error caused the original I-485 to be denied, requiring a refile approximately 5 months after the I-130. The initial I-485 interview in July 2026 was reported as positive by the field office officer, but a second interview for the I-130 has been scheduled. The field officer noted difficulty linking the two cases in the system due to the filing date discrepancy. Additional concern exists around limited joint financial documentation, as the petitioner cannot currently work. The couple is weighing the option of attending the second interview without legal representation or retaining a different attorney. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1vt699z/second_interview_scheduled/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*