❌ EB-3 I-485 Denial + NTA Issued - Joint Sponsor Death PD Unknown

❌ **Case Status: Denied** --- An I-485 applicant was denied due to the death of their joint financial sponsor, leaving them unable to immediately refile. Before they could refile, USCIS issued a Notice to Appear (NTA), initiating removal proceedings. Applicant had their I-485 denied approximately June 2026 due to an issue with the joint sponsor, who subsequently passed away. The loss of the joint sponsor prevented immediate refiling of the I-485. Before a new sponsor could be secured and the application refiled, USCIS issued an NTA placing the applicant in removal proceedings. The applicant is now facing an initial immigration court hearing without legal representation and is seeking guidance on requesting a continuance to obtain counsel. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1wqagg3/nta_without_a_lawyer/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*