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  • i-130 approved but i-485 denied, option to refile?

    Hi Guys, wish you guys have a great Sunday!
    I need some advice, here is the story:
    - I'm USC and filed i-485 for my spouse who came to visit me on B2.
    At the time of filling, I filed I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 for my spouse and file i-130 stand-alone for my stepson who is minor & living oversea.
    After 2 weeks, we received I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 receipts for the spouse,
    BUT FOR OUR SON, USCIS rejected and return package saying "Your I-130 form is being returned because the eligibility you filed under requires that you file an I-485 also, please resubmit both forms and the appropriate fees in order to continue processing"
    So we resubmitted forms I-130, I-485, I-765, I-131 for our son and got all receipts after 2 weeks, next we got his biometric appointment so our son came to US on B2 to get it done, and he stays in US with us until the present. We used AP to travel outside US once.

    - Finally, we done our interview, my spouse got approved on spot but my son was under reviewed.
    Yesterday, my spouse received a green card and my son got 2 notices, i-130 approved and i-485 denial noticed, the reason was "he was not physically present in US at the time of filling", the notice said we may not appeal, we may file a motion to reopen or leave US within 33 days.

    - My questions are below
    We couldn't find an option to refile in the denial notice, is it always a chance to do so?
    If he can refile,
    Will he meet the requirement of "proof you have continuously maintained a lawful status since arriving in the U.S"?
    ecause he came to US on B2 in 2018 so Visa the stay were expired, but travel outside US using AP card gave him a Parole stamp on passport until Aug 2020.
    Is he a principal applicant when we refile or still a derivative applicant? because I found forms I-485 has different filling information @ part II

    Has anyone a similar case, appreciate your inputs, thank you!
    Good luck to all who are still waiting.





  • #2
    I don't know why they said I-130 needed to be filed with I-485 before. That makes no sense and is completely wrong. The I-485 denial is correct, as you shouldn't have filed I-485.

    Yes, your stepson can refile I-485 now. As he is in the Immediate Relative category (spouse, parent, or unmarried under-21 child of US citizen), he does not need to be in status to apply for Adjustment of Status (I-485). He does not need to have maintained status, or provide any proof of it. All that matters is that he was admitted or paroled. He is a principal beneficiary of the petition you filed for him. He was never a derivative beneficiary. (Your spouse is in the Immediate Relative category, which cannot have derivative beneficiaries.)

    This is my personal opinion and is not to be construed as legal advice.

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    • #3
      Good evening Newacct, thank you so much for your input.
      Great we have a chance to refile for him.
      And yes, we were doing right, we only filed i-130 for him because we supposed to do consulate processing, but package was returned so we made mistake.

      Back at the interview, IO told us he is ineligible for i-485, so I handed him a copy of the notice saying as I mentioned above, he told us he need to talk with his supervisor.

      Will recently denial cause him a problem? When refile do we need to send a copy of denial notice and/or write an explanation letter to support? We’re really worry
      Since he’s my stepson, do i need to send any of my spouse supporting documentations such as copy of my spouse’s green card?

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      • #4
        The last denial should affect this one, because the reason for the last denial (not being in the US at the time of filing) doesn't apply to this one. You can mention the previous application in the cover letter.

        The relationship between you and your stepson was already established as part of the I-130 (for which you should have had to include your marriage certificate showing that you married his mother before he turned 18), so you shouldn't need to do that for that I-485. Your spouse's green card is not relevant to your stepson's case.

        This is my personal opinion and is not to be construed as legal advice.

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        • #5
          newacct Thanks again!
          I’m mailing out the package tomorrow.
          Have a great evening!

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          • #6
            He will have earlier PD from his I-130 approved notice.
            His case will be faster, no need interview.
            Just make sure do you need a new payment?

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            • #7
              NYC/She Thanks so much for your inputs.
              Yes, new payment paid and PD was from his I-130.
              His new package was received on 11/13 and bio done on 12/02.
              I read others online status changed after bio but not his case, still Case was received after bio done.
              Hopefully we’ll be hearing good news soon and waiver of interview even great :-)
              Good luck to all who are still waiting!

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