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❌ EB-3 I-130/I-485 Denied for No-Show - Interview Not Yet Scheduled
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❌ **Case Status: Denied**
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An applicant received an interview notice for April 28, 2026, only to discover the following day that their I-130 was closed and denied for 'no show' despite the interview not having occurred yet. This appears to be a USCIS system error or administrative mistake where a denial was issued prematurely.
Applicant received an official interview notice on March 23, 2026, scheduling a combined I-130 and I-485 interview for April 28, 2026. The very next day (March 24, 2026), the applicant checked their USCIS online portal and found that the I-130 had been closed and denied with a reason of 'no show' — despite the interview date being over a month away. This is a clear administrative error or system glitch, as no-show denials should only occur after a missed interview, not before the scheduled date.
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This type of premature 'no show' denial is a known USCIS administrative error. Applicants in this situation should immediately contact USCIS via the Contact Center (1-800-375-5283) and file an inquiry, referencing the interview notice date versus the denial date discrepancy. A Motion to Reopen (I-290B) or a service request may be needed. Do not wait — respond quickly before the interview date passes, which could complicate the reopening. Field office errors like this can sometimes be resolved with an InfoPass/INFOPASS appointment or by contacting the local field office directly. Document everything: save screenshots of both the interview notice and the denial notice with timestamps.