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How will my EB-5 case get affected by the fact that my file got transferred to a local field office?

My EB-5 follow to join I-485 was outside of processing time for more than 2 years. The I-526 and I-485 petitions of my wife were approved successfully. I raised a couple of inquiries and planned to file a writ of mandamus at this point. My case was originally processed at the California Service Center. I just learned that it was just transferred to a local field office for jurisdiction. It is my understanding that the majority of the EB-5 cases happen in CSC, is it typical to move the file to a local field office for adjudication? Will it expedite or delay the process?

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    Bernard P Wolfsdorf

    Immigration Attorney
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    Usually when it is transferred to a local field office that means they want to schedule an in-person interview and investigate legibility further.

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    Daniel A Zeft

    Immigration Attorney
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    If your I-485 has been transferred to the local U.S. CIS office, then you will likely have an in-person interview at the local U.S. CIS office.

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    Julia Roussinova

    Immigration Attorney
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    It is likely your case is moving for adjudication. You may be called for an interview unless they waive it.

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    Lynne Feldman

    Immigration Attorney
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    Usually that is a good sign.

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    Stephen Berman

    Immigration Attorney
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    Probably it will expedite processing.