Does the petitioner have to be at the AOS interview with the applicant?

Does the petitioner have to be at the AOS interview with the applicant?

I filed for my mother i485 and she has
received a notice for an interview. I am in
Texas and she is in California. The
interview is in California. Do i need to be
present? I am only the petitioner she also
has a joint sponsor.

Asked on February 23, 2018 under Immigration Law, Texas

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