❌ EB-3 Skilled Worker Denied - India PD 2014

❌ **Case Status: Denied** --- An EB-3 applicant with an approved I-140 from 2014 had their I-485 denied on discretionary grounds related to education evaluation, employer relationship, and H-1B site visit concerns. A Motion to Reopen (I-290B/MTR) was also denied, and the applicant is now outside the US separated from family while exploring next steps. Applicant held H-1B status since 2014 and had an I-140 approved through Employer A. After transitioning to Employer B in 2019 and moving to GC-based EAD in May 2022, the I-485 was denied by USCIS citing concerns around the education credential evaluation (conducted by Trust Forte), the employer relationship, and H-1B site visits. USCIS clarified the denial was discretionary and did not constitute a 212(a)(6)(C)(i) misrepresentation finding. A subsequent I-290B/MTR was denied. The applicant is currently outside the US, with a spouse on H-1B and a US citizen child. Options under consideration include filing a new PERM/I-140 (as suggested by counsel), pursuing H-4 status, or attempting to obtain a new H-1B. The original approved I-140 is still valid, but the attorney advises against relying on it. --- **[📎 View Original Post](https://www.reddit.com/r/USCIS/comments/1uhrhnt/485_denied/)** *Source: Reddit I-485 EB* --- *This post was automatically curated from online sources to share real case experiences with the community.*