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Preparing for your marriage green card interview

On Behalf of | Oct 14, 2024 | Family Immigration

A marriage green card is one of the many options for immigrants seeking housing and employment in the United States. If you are getting a marriage green card, then you should expect to undergo an interview. A marriage green card interview is a typical procedure to review the authenticity of a marriage. This is to screen couples that are only married to help someone immigrate to the U.S.

You can prepare for your marriage green card interview. Here is what you should know:

Questions you may be asked

During a green card interview, you and your spouse may be asked about the benefits of immigration. Some of these questions can include:

  • What are you planning on doing in the United States?
  • What is your employment history?
  • What is your education history?
  • Are you going to pursue further education? 
  • What type of employment do you want in the United States? 

Some questions may be related to how you met your partner, including: 

  • How did you meet your partner?
  • Who proposed first?
  • Did you have a wedding?
  • When was your wedding?
  • Did you have a honeymoon?
  • Who attended your wedding?

You and your spouse may also be asked questions about each other, such as:

  • What is your partner’s current job?
  • What are your partner’s interests?
  • Does your partner have a close relationship with their family?
  • What is your partner’s favorite movie, book or video game?
  • Does your partner have any kids?

There may also be more intimate questions, including: 

  • What side of the bed does your partner sleep on?
  • How did you celebrate your last birthday?
  • Is your partner good at cooking?
  • Do you have any hobbies?
  • Do you like a clean house?

Legal guidance can help you prepare for your marriage green card interview and prevent you from running into unexpected problems with your immigration process.