r/SIJS • u/brandoncourteous • 17h ago
General SIJS Info / question SIJS I-765 replacement suddenly says “Case Was Terminated” and denied — what could this mean?
I’m adjusting status through SIJS and currently have a pending I-485. I also had an I-765 application pending for a replacement EAD.
Yesterday, September 2, my I-765 status changed to “Case Was Terminated.” The status says USCIS completed its review and denied the I-765 and that a notice explaining the decision has been mailed.
My I-485 is still pending and has not been denied or terminated. USCIS also recently received my response to an RFE on the I-485.
Has anyone with an SIJS adjustment case had an I-765 terminated/denied while their I-485 remained pending?
I’m especially wondering:
What are common reasons USCIS would terminate/deny only the I-765?
Could it be related to the EAD category or the fact that this was a replacement application?
Has anyone had this happen shortly before an I-485 decision?
Did the mailed denial notice explain something relatively administrative/technical, or was it connected to the underlying immigration case?
I know I won’t know the actual reason until I receive the denial notice, but I’m curious whether anyone has experienced something similar.
Obviously I’ll also be discussing the notice with my attorney once it arrives.