I just received my combo card based on my EB-5 I-485 application. Does USCIS require applicants to have in-person interviews at this stage?
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Bernard P Wolfsdorf
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysThere was talk that all EB-5 based adjustments would require interviews but as a practical matter, most are being waived presently.
A Olusanjo Omoniyi
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysYes, you are required to attend the interview.
Fredrick W Voigtmann
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysIt appears that USCIS is exercising some discretion and waiving some employment-based adjustment of status interviews on a case-by-case basis. Prior to the pandemic, EB-5 investors were receiving their conditional green cards in the mail without an adjustment of status interview, unless there were eligibility issues.
Belma Demirovic Chinchoy
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysAt this time, I-485 interviews for EB-5 investors are waived.
Dale Schwartz
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysUsually, they do.
Michele Franchett
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysTypically no interview is required. We have seen them on occasion where there is a special issue. For instance, DUI arrest, etc.
Lynne Feldman
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysIn theory, yes, but some are being waived.
Charles Foster
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysYes, I-485 interviews are required currently.
Salvatore Picataggio
Schedule a Free Consultation with Top EB5 Visa AttorneysNot yet. When EB interviews became mandatory, EB-5 was left out, and has not been added since.
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