❌ EB-3 I-485 Denied - Visitor Visa Entry, 3-Year Bar Risk

❌ **Case Status: Denied** --- Applicant entered the US on a B-2 visitor visa in May 2025 and filed an I-485 adjustment of status before the authorized stay expired. The application was denied in October 2026 with a 30-day departure order issued, and no formal denial notice has yet been received. Applicant entered the US on a visitor visa (B-2) in May 2025 with a 6-month authorized stay. An I-485 adjustment of status application was filed before the stay expired. In October 2026, approximately 12-17 months after filing, USCIS denied the application. A 30-day voluntary departure window was issued. The applicant has not yet received the formal denial notice with stated grounds. Key unresolved issues include potential 3-year bar exposure upon departure, eligibility for consular processing abroad, and whether unlawful presence accrued during the pending I-485 period. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1x11qxi/title_green_card_denied_3year_bar_and_consular/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*