Interview waiver case

[Soulmate1971 9]

Hello everyone,

I just recently received and email that out I-154 AOS case was chosen to be and "interview waived case" and was sent to new Jersey for adjudication. What does this mean?

I can only assume but anyone had this same situation or know what this mean? I appreciate it. Thanks.

[Hypnos 6,578]

K visa adjustments have around a 50-50 chance of being approved without an interview.

[NikLR 13,232]

What the heck is an I-154?

Either way doesn't belong here...

~~moved to AOS from family based from IR1/CR1 process and procedures. Post mentions AOS and profile states K1 visa.~~

[Soulmate1971 9]

Sorry typo.. I-485 i mean. Typing too fast!

[Soulmate1971 9]

When is the Interview Waived for Family-based I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications?

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When is the Interview Waived for Family-based I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications?

By Dimo R. Michailov, Esq.|June 13th, 2013|Articles, I-485, News

Many of our clients and readers (especially those who have family-based immigrant visa cases) are aware that a family-based Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, required an interview to be conducted at a local (to the applicant) service center. The requirement for these interviews is set under 8 CFR §245.6 which also indicates that interviews may be waived in certain cases. We would like to provide description of the situations where an interview may be waived.

Instances Where Interview Can be Waived

It is important to note that USCIS has authority to waive an interview if the case falls within one of the situations where an interview waiver can be granted. Just because a case falls under one of the situations below does not mean that an interview will be waived. USCIS’s decision to waive the interview for certain cases is based on standards set at the national level, and include adjustment categories in which there is normally enough evidence to make a decision without an interview.

Specifically, interviews can be waived for I-485 applications for:

• Unmarried minor children and stepchildren of U.S. citizens (IR7 and CR7) that are accompanied by original or certified copies of supporting documents;
• Parents of U.S. citizens (IR0) that are accompanied by original or certified copies of supporting documents;
• K1/K2 entrants— Fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens and children of Fiancé(e)s (CF1/CF2);
• Natives/Citizens of Cuba filing under 11/2/66 Act (also spouses/children of such individuals regardless of their citizenship and place of birth) (CU6/CU7);
• Unmarried & Under 14 year old children of lawful permanent residents (F27);
• Cases where the applicant has been interviewed in the course of an investigation or field examination, and the adjudicating examiner determines that further interview of the applicant is unnecessary;
• Cases in which there is sufficient evidence contained in the record to support a denial of the adjustment of status application.

I Guess you guys are wrong! Thanks for your response though.

Edited May 19, 2016 by Soulmate1971

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<p>When is the Interview Waived for Family-based I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications?

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When is the Interview Waived for Family-based I-485 Adjustment of Status Applications?By Dimo R. Michailov, Esq.|June 13th, 2013|Articles, I-485, NewsMany of our clients and readers (especially those who have family-based immigrant visa cases) are aware that a family-based Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status, required an interview to be conducted at a local (to the applicant) service center. The requirement for these interviews is set under 8 CFR §245.6 which also indicates that interviews may be waived in certain cases. We would like to provide description of the situations where an interview may be waived.Instances Where Interview Can be WaivedIt is important to note that USCIS has authority to waive an interview if the case falls within one of the situations where an interview waiver can be granted. Just because a case falls under one of the situations below does not mean that an interview will be waived. USCISs decision to waive the interview for certain cases is based on standards set at the national level, and include adjustment categories in which there is normally enough evidence to make a decision without an interview.Specifically, interviews can be waived for I-485 applications for:

• Unmarried minor children and stepchildren of U.S. citizens (IR7 and CR7) that are accompanied by original or certified copies of supporting documents;
• Parents of U.S. citizens (IR0) that are accompanied by original or certified copies of supporting documents;
• K1/K2 entrants Fiancé(e)s of U.S. citizens and children of Fiancé(e)s (CF1/CF2);
• Natives/Citizens of Cuba filing under 11/2/66 Act (also spouses/children of such individuals regardless of their citizenship and place of birth) (CU6/CU7);
• Unmarried & Under 14 year old children of lawful permanent residents (F27);
• Cases where the applicant has been interviewed in the course of an investigation or field examination, and the adjudicating examiner determines that further interview of the applicant is unnecessary;
• Cases in which there is sufficient evidence contained in the record to support a denial of the adjustment of status application.

I Guess you guys are wrong! Thanks for your response though.

What? Wrong about what?

[Hypnos 6,578]

If by wrong you mean right, then yes.

[KayDeeCee 4,895]

I Guess you guys are wrong! Thanks for your response though.

What were people wrong about?

You were told that many of the cases of adjustment from a K-1 are approved without an interview. You posted more detailed source info that showed that is correct. What was wrong?

Many people adjusting from a K-1 have no interview. You can check out the AOS progress forum for posts about interview waivers. You will find you are definitely not alone.

[Soulmate1971 9]

Im referring to hypno's comment of having 50/50 chance of being approved without and interview.

Edited May 20, 2016 by Soulmate1971

[SanneW 30]

Read it again... they have a CHANCE of a waiver but that is still desided by the officer that handles the papers...

Ive seen a bunch approved without interview, but also a bunch with interview

He wasn't wrong

[NikLR 13,232]

Im referring to hypno's comment of having 50/50 chance of being approved without and interview.

So you were approved without and interview and about 50% of K1 AOS cases don't have interviews either...

[Hypnos 6,578]

¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[TBoneTX 45,953]

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