The green card interview is one of the many steps you and your spouse will need to go through when trying to obtain resident status in the United States. This is a regimented process, and the consular officer is very aware of how to ask questions in order to understand your relationship. You will have to be very prepared since the green card interview questions are straight forward and delve deep. One thing you can do is learn as much as you can about the green card process, by conducting as much research as you can and becoming comfortable with the interview questions you might be asked.
A big part of understanding the green card interview is having a glimpse of the types of questions you will be asked. Of course there is no set number of questions or any specific questions that can be studied. Mostly it will be based off of each individual circumstance with the focus on your relationship and living situation. These will get personal so rule number one is keep an open mind. Some of the question categories may consist of the following:
1. Your favorite hobbies, how you spend your time and things that interest you 2. Things you and your spouse or fiance have planned for the future 3. The details of how you met your spouse or fiance 4. Discussing your employment history and current employment situation 5. Specific questions searching for consistent, truthful answers on your green card process 6. Pretty much about any question pertaining to your relationship, life and family
The main focus of the green card interviewer is for the interviewer to ensure your marriage is genuine and not a fraudulent effort in obtaining a green card. Sometimes the questions might seem silly or not relevant, but there is certainly a goal. Just like any other interview process, the interviewer will be asking a series of questions to delve deeper into your relationship, working to get a sense of your honesty, and trying to uncover an inconsistencies in your story throughout the process.
If you notice the consular officer getting concerned and asking more pointed questions, it is most likely due to contradictions in the answers given by either you or your spouse. Honesty is your best defense to ensure you are being as open as possible with the interviewer. Any deception will most likely backfire in a big way, and trust us, every deception has been tried. The interests of the United States government is not to make this process difficult or to discourage people getting married. It works to ensure the marriage was entered in good faith by both parties and eliminate those applications where the marriage was only for the purpose in obtaining a green card.
In addition to being willing to answer any and all questions that are posed to you in an open and honest manner, you'll want to make sure that you bring along the right documentation for the process. When your interview was first arranged, you should have been informed of which documents to bring with you on the day in question. Make sure you go back over the list before heading out for your interview, so that you have everything you'll need. Failing to bring a single document can seriously delay the green card process - and might even jeopardize your chances for success altogether.
If you understand the green card process even a little bit, then you understand that there is not a set list of documents you will need to bring with you on the day of your interview. The interview is specific to each individual case. Double checking with the local officer where your interview will take place is always a good way to ensure you are completely understanding the document request list. Common documents requested include:
1. Birth certificates 2. A marriage certificate, if applicable 3. Your green card appointment letter 4. Two front view - and recent - photographs 5. A passport that will be valid for at least the next six months 6. Any relevant INS documentation 7. Alien registration form DS-230 and your application for green card 8. Divorce certificates 9. Death certificates
The checklist is your best weapon in ensuring you are fully prepared for your green card interview. Making the list as thorough as possible, ensuring you have all the documents you need and checking them off as you create your file is a great idea. It also wouldn't hurt to review some common questions with your spouse or fiance to ensure you speak along the same lines. Finally, relax and enjoy it. It can be truly an interesting process and it is a positive step in finalizing your family's residence.
A big part of understanding the green card interview is having a glimpse of the types of questions you will be asked. Of course there is no set number of questions or any specific questions that can be studied. Mostly it will be based off of each individual circumstance with the focus on your relationship and living situation. These will get personal so rule number one is keep an open mind. Some of the question categories may consist of the following:
1. Your favorite hobbies, how you spend your time and things that interest you 2. Things you and your spouse or fiance have planned for the future 3. The details of how you met your spouse or fiance 4. Discussing your employment history and current employment situation 5. Specific questions searching for consistent, truthful answers on your green card process 6. Pretty much about any question pertaining to your relationship, life and family
The main focus of the green card interviewer is for the interviewer to ensure your marriage is genuine and not a fraudulent effort in obtaining a green card. Sometimes the questions might seem silly or not relevant, but there is certainly a goal. Just like any other interview process, the interviewer will be asking a series of questions to delve deeper into your relationship, working to get a sense of your honesty, and trying to uncover an inconsistencies in your story throughout the process.
If you notice the consular officer getting concerned and asking more pointed questions, it is most likely due to contradictions in the answers given by either you or your spouse. Honesty is your best defense to ensure you are being as open as possible with the interviewer. Any deception will most likely backfire in a big way, and trust us, every deception has been tried. The interests of the United States government is not to make this process difficult or to discourage people getting married. It works to ensure the marriage was entered in good faith by both parties and eliminate those applications where the marriage was only for the purpose in obtaining a green card.
In addition to being willing to answer any and all questions that are posed to you in an open and honest manner, you'll want to make sure that you bring along the right documentation for the process. When your interview was first arranged, you should have been informed of which documents to bring with you on the day in question. Make sure you go back over the list before heading out for your interview, so that you have everything you'll need. Failing to bring a single document can seriously delay the green card process - and might even jeopardize your chances for success altogether.
If you understand the green card process even a little bit, then you understand that there is not a set list of documents you will need to bring with you on the day of your interview. The interview is specific to each individual case. Double checking with the local officer where your interview will take place is always a good way to ensure you are completely understanding the document request list. Common documents requested include:
1. Birth certificates 2. A marriage certificate, if applicable 3. Your green card appointment letter 4. Two front view - and recent - photographs 5. A passport that will be valid for at least the next six months 6. Any relevant INS documentation 7. Alien registration form DS-230 and your application for green card 8. Divorce certificates 9. Death certificates
The checklist is your best weapon in ensuring you are fully prepared for your green card interview. Making the list as thorough as possible, ensuring you have all the documents you need and checking them off as you create your file is a great idea. It also wouldn't hurt to review some common questions with your spouse or fiance to ensure you speak along the same lines. Finally, relax and enjoy it. It can be truly an interesting process and it is a positive step in finalizing your family's residence.
About the Author:
Tomas Seabey is a known resource on immigration practices in the United States, specifically the green card interview and how to apply for a green card.
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