To save an asset "as is," use RAMAsset.setAction(RAMAction) and pass in RAMAction.UPDATE_AS_IS or RAMAction.CREATE_AS_IS. Assets can only submitted "as is" if they are subject to a review process. If an asset is not subject to a review process, submitting it "as is" will result in an approved asset.
//Save As Is
newAsset.setAction(RAMAction.UPDATE_AS_IS);
session.put(newAsset, new NullProgressMonitor());