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]]>The new policy will come into effect from October 1, 2017 and will be applicable to the applications in the following categories:
Prior to the notification of the new policy, applicants for permanent residency in the above categories were not required to attend the in-person interview for the adjudication of their application.
USCIS plans to incrementally expand the interviews to other categories.
Acting USCIS Director James W. McCament said that, “This change reflects the Administration’s commitment to upholding and strengthening the integrity of our nation’s immigration system. USCIS and our federal partners are working collaboratively to develop more robust screening and vetting procedures for individuals seeking immigration benefits to reside in the United States.”
The new policy is likely to affect around 180,000 people per year and further lengthen the existing wait times for green card applications. As per the USCIS tracking tool, it took an average of 333 days for processing employment-based applications with interview waivers, as on September 30, 2016.
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