How to change the date of your Green Card interview

• Preparing for the interview:
  • The applicant should make sure he or she knows how to get to the USCIS office so as to arrive on time
  • The applicant should arrive at the USCIS office about 15 minutes before the scheduled interview
  • The applicant should know what information is on the application and be ready to answer questions
  • The applicant needs to bring original documents to the interview to support information on the application
  • Remember – Key goals of the interview are to check the details of the application and confirm Green Card eligibility

• The format of the interview:

• • The Green Card interview generally lasts about 15-30 minutes
  • The applicant and USCIS officer will introduce themselves to each other
  • The USCIS officer will review the application and will ask questions to confirm the information
  • The USCIS officer will ask to see certain original documents, such as a birth certificate, marriage certificate, etc.
  • If an item was not completed fully, the USCIS officer may ask for further details and update the application
  • If the application is for a marriage-based Green Card, the USCIS officer may ask questions about how you and your spouse met and other questions (e.g., birthdays, favorite foods, etc.)
  • The USCIS officer may ask if you have any questions
  • The USCIS officer may inform the applicant if he or she is approved for a Green Card at the end of the interview; the official decision notice will be sent to the applicant in about 30 days or less; and if approved, the Green Card will be sent separately in around 90 days or less following the interview.
• Types of questions that may be asked during the interview:
  • I see your full name is _____. Is that correct?
  • You were born on MM/DD/YYYY in the city of _____ in the country of _____. Is that right?
  • May I see your birth certificate please?
  • You have citizenship from the country of ______. Is that correct?
  • May I see your passport please?
  • It says here that you and your spouse were married in _______ in the state of ______. Is that accurate?
  • What is your anniversary date?
  • May I see your marriage certificate please?
  • You (speaking to a sponsoring spouse) are an American citizen?
  • May I see your (the sponsor’s) birth certificate?
  • You live together at _______ in the city of _______. Is that correct?
  • May I see your driver’s license, lease or rental agreement, bank statements or other supporting documents?
  • What is your spouse’s favorite food?
  • Which one of you sleeps on the left side of the bed?
  • Which of you enjoys cooking?
  • How often per day do you call or text each other?

The types of questions asked at the Green Card interview will depend to a certain extent on which Green Card category an immigrant is applying under (e.g., Family Sponsorship, Employment-Based, etc.) and other factors.

Some questions are generally asked of applicants for all Green Card categories in order to verify personal details, such as full name, date and place of birth, citizenship, immigration status if legally living in the USA on a non-immigrant U.S. visa, etc.

The Green Card interview for the Family Sponsorship Green Card category will also include questions to verify the relationship of the applicant to the American citizen or U.S. permanent resident (as relevant) and to confirm their eligibility to sponsor a family member for a Green Card.

Green Card interview questions for the Employment-Based Green Card category may focus on work experience, having a valid job offer from an employer in the United States, education, skills, and other items related to eligibility.