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.
If you feel that the information provided in this page is not relevant for
your queries, please contact us over the telephone or mail id.
We can provide preparation services for green card interviews anywhere in the
USA. (To learn more about services in your area, see our
nationwide immigration services
page.)