Which regulation mandates that all INA § 245 adjustment of status applicants must be interviewed by an officer, unless the interview is waived?

The regulation that requires all adjustment of status applicants under INA § 245 to be interviewed, unless the interview is waived, is found in 8 CFR § 245.6. This regulation outlines the procedures for applicants seeking to adjust their status to lawful permanent residency and emphasizes the importance of an interview as a means of verifying the applicant's eligibility and assessing the authenticity of the application.

While there are other relevant provisions, 8 CFR § 245.6 specifically addresses the interview requirement, setting a clear precedent for how the adjustment of status process is to be conducted. This ensures that officers can evaluate applicants directly and resolve any questions regarding their applications, which is a critical part of the process to maintain the integrity of immigration proceedings.

The other options relate to different aspects of immigration law and do not encompass the specific requirement for an interview for adjustment of status applicants. For example, INA § 245(a) provides the general basis for adjusting status but does not detail the interview process. Similarly, 8 CFR § 245.4 discusses other procedural aspects, and 8 CFR § 316.14 addresses naturalization interviews, making them less relevant in this specific context of adjustment of status.