❌ EB-3 I-485 Denied Due to USCIS Identity Confusion - I-130 Previously Approved

❌ **Case Status: Denied** --- An I-485 applicant had their case denied after USCIS incorrectly claimed the applicant previously held a green card, despite only arriving in the US 7 years ago. USCIS identified a name match with another individual in their system. The applicant is now pursuing a Motion to Reconsider (Form I-290B) at a cost of $800. The applicant's I-130 was approved, but the subsequent I-485 was denied based on an erroneous USCIS record indicating a prior green card was issued—an impossibility given the applicant's actual entry history. Upon inquiry, USCIS acknowledged a name collision with another individual in their system. Phone-based attempts to schedule a field office appointment were unsuccessful, and USCIS followed up via email stating they could not schedule the appointment. The attorney's recommended course of action is filing Form I-290B (Motion to Reconsider) at the $800 filing fee. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1upyl9f/uscis_denied_because_of_their_mistake/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*