Are there in-person meetings with the I-140 officer, or is everything handled by mail?

In practice, the I-140 process happens primarily by correspondence. USCIS reviews the petition and the submitted documentation and, when additional information is needed, reaches out in writing to request clarifications or further evidence, without an in-person meeting with the officer as a standard step.

In the EB-1 category, where merit is demonstrated through robust documentary evidence, this document-based format is the norm. An in-person interview may occur in exceptional circumstances, at the agency’s discretion, but it is not the typical path in an I-140 adjudication.

• The I-140 review is conducted, as a general rule, based on the submitted documents.
• Official USCIS communication is formal and in writing.
• An in-person meeting is the exception, not the norm.

That is why the most important step is to prepare a complete petition and respond carefully to each USCIS request. If you have any doubt about a communication, always verify through official channels or with an immigration professional.

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