NIW approval without interview???
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GC_impatient
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A friend of mine got NIW I-485 approved without any RFE or transfer or interview
GC_impatient
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I have been active on various forums (first J-1, later NIW/EB-1, after that on CP and then I-485 forums) for last four years I believe.
Not a single poster that I remember ever said his/her NIW-based I-485 got approved without local transfer/interview. Many EB-1 got approved without interviews though.
However, a couple of reliable posters here (like GC_impatient, Gchello, and may be AG and fikabir) mentioned in past that his/her friend (or someone they knew) got approved without interview. Almost all NIW-based I-485-waiters in past, who were kind enough to post their experiences, were transferred and interviewed.
When I asked about this to various attorneys (via e-mails or through their websites), almost all replied "that's not true, transfers are random, etc.." However, if I have to conclude on my own from what posters have said on various online forums in past, I would say odds are clearly and very heavily against the approvals without interviews for NIW-based I-485 applicants.
Best wishes,
Jigesh
Not a single poster that I remember ever said his/her NIW-based I-485 got approved without local transfer/interview. Many EB-1 got approved without interviews though.
However, a couple of reliable posters here (like GC_impatient, Gchello, and may be AG and fikabir) mentioned in past that his/her friend (or someone they knew) got approved without interview. Almost all NIW-based I-485-waiters in past, who were kind enough to post their experiences, were transferred and interviewed.
When I asked about this to various attorneys (via e-mails or through their websites), almost all replied "that's not true, transfers are random, etc.." However, if I have to conclude on my own from what posters have said on various online forums in past, I would say odds are clearly and very heavily against the approvals without interviews for NIW-based I-485 applicants.
Best wishes,
Jigesh
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Hi,
Thank you for GC_impatient and jigesh's reply. I really appreciate that. I believe what jigesh said is true.
My I-485 (NIW based) will be adjudicated in several months (RD 3/02) at Vermont. I believe the next step is local transfer and waiting for another 8-12 months for interview at Philly.
Is there anything I could do to expediate the case instead of praying?
I have a job offer which is contingent on permanent residency and requires me to start in September. Will miracle happen?
Best wishes for those who are waiting in tremendous uncertainty.
Thank you for GC_impatient and jigesh's reply. I really appreciate that. I believe what jigesh said is true.
My I-485 (NIW based) will be adjudicated in several months (RD 3/02) at Vermont. I believe the next step is local transfer and waiting for another 8-12 months for interview at Philly.
Is there anything I could do to expediate the case instead of praying?
I have a job offer which is contingent on permanent residency and requires me to start in September. Will miracle happen?
Best wishes for those who are waiting in tremendous uncertainty.
Usually they had RFE
but now transfer seems to be the case. Just beats the purpose behind the NIW category
My colleague (a post doc) had his NIW approved without RFE/interview. This was last year before the 4 month stoppage ?? but another colleague who had interview in Oct still hasnt got his approval.
so one doesnt know how many days will it be for transfer>-interview>-final approval etc.
but now transfer seems to be the case. Just beats the purpose behind the NIW category
My colleague (a post doc) had his NIW approved without RFE/interview. This was last year before the 4 month stoppage ?? but another colleague who had interview in Oct still hasnt got his approval.
so one doesnt know how many days will it be for transfer>-interview>-final approval etc.
I just participated in online chat today at usvisanews.com and Lorenzo Lleras was the guest speaker (attorney).
For those whom this thread touches might find the following useful:
My question: I have observed that almost all I-485 based on approved national interest waiver (NIW) based I-140 get transferred to local centers for interviews. Is there such a memo to adjudicators? Do you remember any of your clients with NIW-based I-485 approved without interviews? Thank you.
Answer from lorenzo_lleras: My response will surprise you: I cannot actually remember ANY of our clients who have been asked to go to an interview. I must disclose that we do not do more than probably 10 NIWs per year, because we only take cases we feel are very strong but I really do not remember any who were called for an interview. On the other hand, given the subjectivity of the NIW, it would not surprise me in the least bit to have certain NIWs called for interviews.
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My question: Thank you. Just a clarification. My question for interview was not during the I-140 stage but was for interviews during the I-485 stage with underlying approved NIW-based I-140. Thank you.
Answer from lorenzo_lleras: I understood your question, I answered with the I-485 in mind.
Just thought this information might be useful to some.
Since the chat is still going on, they haven't yet provided transcripts on their web - they usually do so after a couple of days.
Best wishes,
Jigesh
For those whom this thread touches might find the following useful:
My question: I have observed that almost all I-485 based on approved national interest waiver (NIW) based I-140 get transferred to local centers for interviews. Is there such a memo to adjudicators? Do you remember any of your clients with NIW-based I-485 approved without interviews? Thank you.
Answer from lorenzo_lleras: My response will surprise you: I cannot actually remember ANY of our clients who have been asked to go to an interview. I must disclose that we do not do more than probably 10 NIWs per year, because we only take cases we feel are very strong but I really do not remember any who were called for an interview. On the other hand, given the subjectivity of the NIW, it would not surprise me in the least bit to have certain NIWs called for interviews.
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My question: Thank you. Just a clarification. My question for interview was not during the I-140 stage but was for interviews during the I-485 stage with underlying approved NIW-based I-140. Thank you.
Answer from lorenzo_lleras: I understood your question, I answered with the I-485 in mind.
Just thought this information might be useful to some.
Since the chat is still going on, they haven't yet provided transcripts on their web - they usually do so after a couple of days.
Best wishes,
Jigesh
robertx71....
Interstingly, our FP dates are same and RD is almost same (mine is 02/12), while ND is quite different (mine is 03/01). Being so close in dates, type of petition (NIW), and same location (NY); let's update each other if any progress is observed. Thank you.
Best wishes,
Jigesh
Interstingly, our FP dates are same and RD is almost same (mine is 02/12), while ND is quite different (mine is 03/01). Being so close in dates, type of petition (NIW), and same location (NY); let's update each other if any progress is observed. Thank you.
Best wishes,
Jigesh
Thanks jigesh
Thanks jigesh for your information.
I found this article about the 'legacy INS' policies on I-485 interviews.
http://www.murthy.com/UDaospol.html
It did not mention purposely about the waive of interview for NIW case. That may mean the interview for NIW is kind of routine. I am thinking maybe for people who filed NIW but also provided evidence of working for some employer, the chance of waive the interview may be high. This is just my guess.
Best,
Thanks jigesh for your information.
I found this article about the 'legacy INS' policies on I-485 interviews.
http://www.murthy.com/UDaospol.html
It did not mention purposely about the waive of interview for NIW case. That may mean the interview for NIW is kind of routine. I am thinking maybe for people who filed NIW but also provided evidence of working for some employer, the chance of waive the interview may be high. This is just my guess.
Best,
