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❌ EB-3 Skilled Worker Denial then Processing - USA PD Unknown
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❌ **Case Status: Denied**
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An I-485 application was denied citing non-response to an RFE that was never issued, along with two misdemeanors from over 6 years prior. Shortly after the online denial notice appeared, the case status reverted to 'Processing,' creating confusion. The attorney is currently investigating the discrepancy.
An I-485 adjustment of status application was denied by USCIS last week. The denial cited two reasons: (1) the applicant has two misdemeanors from more than 6 years ago, and (2) USCIS claimed there was no response to an RFE — however, no RFE was ever issued or posted online. Days after the online denial letter appeared, the case status changed back to 'Processing.' The physical denial letter has not yet arrived by mail. Legal counsel is actively investigating whether this is a USCIS system error, a wrongful denial, or a motion to reopen/reconsider being processed.
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*Source: Reddit I-485 EB*
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Status reversals from 'Denied' to 'Processing' after a denial notice have been reported in rare cases and may indicate a USCIS internal error, a supervisor review, or an automatic reopening triggered by a procedural defect (such as denying without actually issuing the cited RFE). Cases denied for failure to respond to an RFE that was never sent represent a due process issue — USCIS is required to provide notice before denial on those grounds. Applicants in similar situations should preserve all online notices with timestamps, request the full A-file via FOIA/PA to verify RFE issuance records, and have counsel file a Motion to Reopen (MTR) citing lack of proper RFE notice. Misdemeanor history alone rarely causes denial unless the offenses involve moral turpitude; six-year-old misdemeanors typically fall within petty offense or youthful offender exceptions.