What steps should you take if your I-485 is denied, and what happens after a denial?
What steps should you take if your I-485 is denied, and what happens after a denial?
The denial notice will indicate if the applicant is eligible to file a Motion to Reopen -- if so, the motion must be filed within thirty days of the decision. If the applicant is not eligible to file a Motion to Reopen, the applicant should receive a Notice to Appear in Immigration Court, where the applicant's case can be heard for a second time. The applicant should consult an immigration lawyer about the petition, the reasons for its denial, and options going forward.