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USCIS Continues to Put the Safety of Americans First by Reestablishing Screening and Vetting Standards

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USCIS is updating its Policy Manual to clarify interview criteria and vetting standards for asylees, refugees, and their family members applying for permanent residence via Form I-485. The updated guidance strengthens screening procedures for these populations. This reflects USCIS's emphasis on enhanced security vetting in the adjustment of status process.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is updating the USCIS Policy Manual to clarify the interview criteria for aliens who are asylees and refugees and their derivative family members filing Form I-485, Application to Register Permanent Residence or Adjust Status.

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