adjustment of status

USCIS has updated its policy manual with new interview waiver criteria for some family-based conditional permanent residents. For many applicants, that kind of change can affect whether a case moves with or without an interview.

That matters because interview scheduling can influence both timing and stress. Families already navigating the green card process may need to prepare more carefully and avoid assuming that a past waiver practice will automatically apply to them.

The most practical advice is to follow official notices closely, keep address information current, and save every document related to the case. Even small updates from USCIS can have a real effect on the next step in the process.

For readers planning a move to the United States through marriage or another family route, this is a useful reminder that immigration rules are not fixed forever. Checking the latest official guidance can help prevent surprises and delays.