Expansion of USCIS Interviews

Beginning October 1, 2017, USCIS will require in-person interviews for certain green card applications that previously did not need one. This applies to certain immigration benefits that will lead to permanent resident status in the U.S.

The Immigration applications that will require an Interview before approval include:

1. Green card applications based on employment
2. Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition filed on behalf of beneficiaries already in the U.S.

USCIS plans to gradually expand its interview requirements to other types of immigration applications and benefits. This will include those not currently affected.

The goal of this change is to improve the detection and prevention of immigration fraud and the integrity of the US immigration system.

USCIS states that these interviews allow officials to verify information on immigration applications and discover new information. They will also help assess the credibility of the applicant during the interview.

In conclusion, applicants for the above immigration applications should be prepared to attend USCIS interview before the approval of their Immigration application.

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