- What is your spouse’s name, date of birth and place of birth? …
- How did you meet your spouse? …
- What did you do for your first date?
- When and where did you get married? …
- Where did you go on your honeymoon?
- What are your hobbies and interests?
SPOUSAL IMMIGRANT VISA INTERVIEW AT US EMBASSY – Frequently Asked Questions – US Immigration
How to successfully navigate your USCIS or NVC interview
The last step of the marriage green card process is the interview, which is scheduled by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) if the spouse seeking a green card lives in the United States and by the National Visa Center (NVC) if they live abroad. Not sure if you qualify for a marriage based green card? Start by checking your eligibility.
Although this interview may still be months or later in the future, knowing what to expect will help you feel more confident and prepared when that important day comes.
Whether your interview will take place in the United States or abroad, the interviewing officer’s primary goal will be to determine whether your marriage is authentic — in other words, not based on fraud. Questions can focus on, for example, the history of your relationship, your daily activities as a married couple, and your future plans together.
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While you can never be certain about the questions that an interviewing officer will ask, here are some of the most typical questions that couples encounter, grouped by category:
When to Expect the Consular Interview for a Green Card
The marriage-based green card process starts with the U.S. citizen or permanent resident spouse filing an I-130 petition package with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). The I-130 processing time generally takes a minimum of six months.
After the approval of an I-130 petition, USCIS forwards the case to the National Visa Center (NVC). The NVC does much of the ground work before the interview. Assuming an immigrant visa is available, the NVC will have you complete the following steps:
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Choose an AgentThe agent is the person that will receive information about the case. The beneficiary can be the agent, or you may select the petitioner, family member or other person that you trust to be your agent. |
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Pay FeesYou will pay the Immigrant Visa Application Processing Fee and Affidavit of Support Fee. Both are required DOS fees. See the total consular processing costs. |
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Submit Immigrant Visa ApplicationThe applicant must prepare and submit the DS-260 online visa application through the Department of State website. |
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Send Documents to NVCThe NVC will require you to submit various financial and supporting documents such as Form I-864 Affidavit of Support. |
Once the NVC is satisfied that you have correctly submitted the required documents and have paid the fees, you’ll be able to schedule an interview at the U.S. embassy or consulate. Additionally, all applicants must undergo a medical examination performed by an authorized physician and obtain certain vaccinations before the interview.
The U.S. embassy or consulate does not require the U.S. petitioner to attend the consular interview. However, he or she may attend in some cases. Check with the embassy or consulate conducting your interview. Any children that will immigrate with the principal applicant will likely be required to attend the interview as well.
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Attending an interview is the very last stage in the process for those applying for an IR1/CR1 Visa (Marriage-Based Green Card). If both spouses are living together in the United States, the interview will take place at a local USCIS field office that is closest to where you live and both spouses must attend. If the spouses are living abroad, the interview will take place at a U.S. Embassy or Consulate in the country where they currently reside and only the foreign spouse will need to attend.
Normally, most couples are interviewed together, but in some cases, they can be separated and interviewed individually. The location and interview date will be scheduled ahead of time by the USCIS (if living in the U.S.) or by the National Visa Center (NVC) if you or your spouse are living abroad.
In addition, any eligible children who are included on an IR2 or CR2 visa must attend the interview as well.
FAQ
What questions does immigration ask spouses?
- Where did you meet?
- What did the two of you have in common?
- Where did you go for dates?
- When did your relationship turn romantic?
- How long was it before you decided to get married?
- Who proposed to whom?
- Who chose the ring?
- Why did you decide to have a [long, short] engagement?
How can I pass my marriage immigration interview?
- Refresh your memories. …
- Collect your documents. …
- Prepare new evidence. …
- Get organized. …
- Wear formal clothes. …
- Be honest. …
- Be on time. …
- Speak your mind.
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