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Does USCIS require I-485 interviews for EB-5 investors currently?

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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    A Olusanjo Omoniyi

    Immigration Attorney
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    Yes, you are required to attend the interview.

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    Bernard P Wolfsdorf

    Immigration Attorney
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    There was talk that all EB-5 based adjustments would require interviews but as a practical matter, most are being waived presently.

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    Salvatore Picataggio

    Immigration Attorney
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    Not yet. When EB interviews became mandatory, EB-5 was left out, and has not been added since.

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    Charles Foster

    Immigration Attorney
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    Yes, I-485 interviews are required currently.

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    Michele Franchett

    Immigration Attorney
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    Typically no interview is required. We have seen them on occasion where there is a special issue. For instance, DUI arrest, etc.

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    Lynne Feldman

    Immigration Attorney
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    In theory, yes, but some are being waived.

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    Dale Schwartz

    Immigration Attorney
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    Usually, they do.

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    Belma Demirovic Chinchoy

    Immigration Attorney
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    At this time, I-485 interviews for EB-5 investors are waived.

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    Fredrick W Voigtmann

    Immigration Attorney
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    It 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.