Green Card Interview

Through this web page, we help you to prepare for an USCIS interview

Immigrant Visa Interview: General Information

When filing your application for an American green card, you will be asked to pass an interview - green card interview. Mostly, those who are trying to obtain a green card through marriage require a personal interview. The interview questions will be about your life, work, interests and other doings. Green card interview gives the INS officer a chance to get to know you. Also, it helps them to check whether your request is viable, or you present a threat to the safety and security to the United States. The date and time of your interview will be notified in advance.

Are you worried about facing green card interviews? Then immspec.com is at your service. We offer you expert advice on how to manage yourself at your USCIS interview. At immspec.com, we provide you the checklist of documents that you should bring at the time of green card interview.

Normally, at the time of your green card interview, you have to submit the originals or certified copies of the following documents:

• Appointment letter;
• Two forward facing recent color photographs (size: 5 cm x 5 cm);
• Passport (valid for minimum of six months) and any travel documents issued by INS;
• Application for green card and alien registration form DS-230
• Proof of financial support such as money order receipts, cancelled checks, and bank drafts showing your  payment record, along with the copies of any court or government orders relating to the required payment;
  Proof of medical examination;
• Birth certificate;
• Marriage certificate, if applicable;
• Divorce or Death certificate;
• Police certificate (required for immigrant visa applicant aged 16 years or older)

The documents required for green card interview differ from post to post. Therefore you may have to submit some additional documents if USCIS requests them. The documents you submit is in a foreign language, then it must be accompanied by a translation in English.

The documents to be submitted will be listed in your appointment letter, send by USCIS. Besides, the appointment letter contains when and where you should appear for your immigrant visa interview. If you fail to bring any of the necessary documents, your case may be delayed or denied.

Remember: Not to miss your green card interview. In case, if you have to miss your interview, you should inform the concerned USCIS office. Also, you should ask to have your interview rescheduled. Rescheduling green card interview may add several months to the issuance of permanent resident card. If you don’t contact USCIS to schedule your interview within 1 year after USCIS closes your case, then your application will be denied. USCIS will not notify you if your case is closed.

Preparation Tips:

• You should not arrive more than 15 to 30 minutes in advance;
• It would be better if you already know where your local USCIS office is located;
• If anything in the application is missed, then mention it during the green card interview;
• Always tell the truth as they have the entire file of your immigration history;
• After the interview they may ask you to sign the application. You have to write your entire name in cursive letters in the designated area.

Immspec.com’s service include:

• helps you how to organize your documentation for your interview;
• provides strategies and techniques to prepare for your interview;
• provides do's and don'ts for green card interview.