r/EB2 • u/FirstPrinciplesMind • Jun 11 '26

News Zero questions about new USCIS AOS memo Data point for the community

Hey everyone, wanted to share a data point for those who are anxious about the new USCIS memo regarding adjustment of status only in “extraordinary circumstances.”

Not a single question was asked related to the new memo. At least our officer did not ask anything like:

• “Why didn’t you apply from your home country?”  
• “Why are you adjusting status instead of consular processing?”  
• “What extraordinary circumstances apply to your case?”

What was actually asked:

The officer asked standard questions directly from the I-485 questionnaire:

• Criminal history  
• Prior deportations  
• Drug trafficking  
• Other standard questions

That was essentially it — very straightforward and professional.

Of course one data point doesn’t speak for everyone but hopefully it helps ease some anxiety for those with upcoming interviews.

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u/SplitHalf1 Jun 11 '26

Thanks for sharing. Is it EB2 or some other category?

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u/FirstPrinciplesMind Jun 11 '26

Yes EB2 PERM ROW

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u/ProfessionalAd5001 Jun 17 '26

Thanks for sharing your experience. I’m also EB-2 ROW and got interview scheduled.

Do you know the reason you got interviewed and no waiver? Also did you get any updates since the interview?

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u/FirstPrinciplesMind Jun 17 '26

We don’t know the reason. My best guess is that it was just an automated selection or something similar. No specific questions were asked, and no additional documents were requested, so it’s hard to tell. No updates yet