A new wave of concern is spreading among green card applicants after claims surfaced online about changes in USCIS interview questions. Social media posts suggest that officers have started asking different questions during adjustment of status interviews, creating uncertainty among applicants.
The concern began after a user stated that immigration lawyers are warning clients about specific questions. These questions are reportedly being asked during interviews, leading to confusion and anxiety among those preparing for the process.
This development comes after a USCIS memo highlighted that adjustment of status is a discretionary benefit. The memo noted that applicants may be required to return to their home country for consular processing unless extraordinary circumstances are proven.
Reports suggest that officers may ask why applicants chose adjustment of status within the US instead of consular processing. Questions may also include reasons for not returning home, family ties in the home country, and overstaying authorised periods.
Some applicants claim these questions have already been asked in recent interviews. There is a growing belief that officers were informed internally before the memo became public. This has added to the speculation around the changes.
USCIS has not officially confirmed these specific questions. However, the reported pattern aligns with a stricter approach towards adjustment cases. As a result, many applicants now feel that even routine interviews have become less predictable.
