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❌ EB-3 I-485 Denied and Refiled - Domestic Travel Concern
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❌ **Case Status: Denied**
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An applicant's wife had her I-485 denied and the case was refiled shortly after. The applicant is asking about the risks of domestic air travel during the pending refiled application, particularly given increased ICE presence at airports.
Applicant's spouse had an I-485 denial and was briefly in an unlawful presence period before a new I-485 was filed. With a pending refiled application, the family is concerned about domestic travel by air and potential encounters with ICE or TSA. The post reflects anxiety about traveling with only a visa document while the new I-485 is pending.
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**[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1szg542/traveling_domestically/)**
*Source: Reddit I-485 EB*
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When an I-485 is denied and a new one is refiled, the applicant generally does not have advance parole unless a new I-131 was filed and approved. Without a valid advance parole or unexpired visa, domestic travel is technically lower risk than international travel, as TSA checks identity documents rather than immigration status. However, with a prior I-485 denial creating a gap in lawful status, there is elevated risk in any immigration encounter. Cases with a prior denial and pending refile often face additional scrutiny. Applicants in this situation should consult an immigration attorney before traveling, especially given the current enforcement environment.