USCIS has announced a new approach to Adjustment of Status interviews, implementing stricter questioning protocols that emphasize consular processing as the preferred method. This change was noted during a recent I-130/I-485 interview, where applicants faced additional inquiries about their reasons for not choosing consular processing.
Key Details:
- New questions include:
- Why didn’t you consular process?
- Is there anything that would prevent you from consular processing?
- Why didn’t you leave when your status expired?
- What positive discretionary factors are there in your favor?
- The change appears to be leading to stricter adjudications, with additional questions being asked during interviews.
- The impact of this policy on various immigrant groups is still unclear, with potential for lawsuits to challenge the consular-preferred stance.
- The American Immigration Lawyers Association annual conference is set to take place in two weeks, where further insights may emerge.
This new questioning protocol may significantly affect immigrants seeking Adjustment of Status, particularly those who cannot consular process due to various circumstances. Need help with your immigration case? Visit QuickFiling.us for professional immigration services.
Source: Lang Wallace LLC