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✅ EB-3 Unskilled Worker Approved - I-131 Withdrawal After I-485 Approval
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✅ **Case Status: Approved**
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Applicant received I-485 approval and green card, then received a biometrics appointment for a previously filed I-131 Advance Parole. Applicant submitted a withdrawal request for the I-131 and is concerned about the impact of a potential denial on LPR status and future N-400 eligibility.
After I-485 approval and green card receipt, a biometrics appointment was scheduled for a concurrently filed I-131 Advance Parole application. Since the applicant is now an LPR, the AP is no longer needed. A withdrawal request was submitted, but travel conflicts mean the biometrics appointment may be missed before the withdrawal is processed. The key question is whether an I-131 denial (due to missed biometrics) would affect LPR status or future naturalization eligibility.
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An I-131 denial after I-485 approval does not affect LPR status or N-400 eligibility. Once the green card is granted, AP becomes moot — USCIS generally treats the I-131 as administratively closed or denied without prejudice in these cases. Submitting a written withdrawal is the correct step. If the withdrawal is not processed in time and a denial is issued, it is typically noted as 'denied - no longer needed' and carries no negative immigration consequence. For N-400 purposes, only the I-485 approval and continuous LPR residence period matter.