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❌ EB-3 TPS Holder I-485 Denied - Honduras PD N/A
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❌ **Case Status: Denied**
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A Honduran national with TPS status had their I-485 denied after allegedly failing to appear for a second interview in May, despite the family claiming they never received any notice. The case is now at risk of removal proceedings if no action is taken within 33 days of the denial letter.
A Honduran national who had been maintaining status through Temporary Protected Status (TPS) filed Form I-485 for adjustment of status. The first interview in February reportedly went smoothly. However, USCIS subsequently scheduled a second interview in May without the applicant receiving any notification by mail or email. The I-485 was denied on grounds of failure to appear for that second interview. A notice to appear (NTA) for removal proceedings is expected within 33 days of the denial letter. USCIS indicated additional denial details would be available on June 12.
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Denial for failure to appear at a second interview — without the applicant receiving any notice — is a known procedural risk, especially when USCIS sends notices to an outdated address on file. Applicants in similar situations should consider filing a Motion to Reopen (Form I-290B) immediately, documenting non-receipt of the notice. Concurrently, consulting with an immigration attorney about responding to the NTA in immigration court is critical, as the court may also reopen the case if the missed notice can be demonstrated. TPS expiration does not by itself invalidate an I-485 that was properly filed while TPS was valid, but it can complicate the underlying basis for adjustment. Processing patterns suggest USCIS has been issuing more second interview notices in 2025-2026 without clear communication, making address maintenance on USCIS records an important preventive step for pending applicants.