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⏳ EB-3 Unskilled Worker I-485J Rejection - Attorney Error PD April 2026
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⏳ **Case Status: Pending**
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A couple filed concurrent EB-3 unskilled worker green card applications on April 22, 2026, but received an I-485J rejection notice before even receiving their receipt notices. The rejection was due to an attorney error where the employer type field was left unchecked on the form.
A concurrent EB-3 unskilled worker I-485 filing made in April 2026 was rejected at the initial review stage due to an incomplete I-485J supplement. The rejection notice cited a missing checkmark for employer type — a clerical error attributed to the filing attorney. The applicants had not yet received receipt notices when the rejection arrived, indicating USCIS identified the deficiency during initial intake processing rather than adjudication. The case raises questions about document return procedures and resubmission options following an attorney-caused rejection.
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I-485J rejections due to incomplete form fields are considered 'rejected' (not 'denied'), meaning the application is returned and can be refiled with corrections — no appeal is needed. USCIS typically returns all documents to the attorney of record or the address on file. Applicants should contact their attorney immediately to confirm the return address and arrange expedited resubmission. For EB-3 unskilled cases, priority date retention is critical — the original filing date is lost on rejection (unlike an RFE), so the new submission will use the refile date. Applicants should verify their priority date remains current before resubmitting, and request their attorney cover any re-filing costs given the error.