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Interview Preparation: Green Card
The consulate interview is the U.S. government's opportunity to confirm the information on your green card application.
The interview serves several purposes:
- First, the government wants to ensure that they do not give out a green card to anyone who cannot support himself and will have to rely on welfare.
- Secondly, the government does not want to admit any individual who is a member of a terrorist organization or threat to the security of the U.S.
- And, in case of a spousal green card, the government wants to ensure that the marriage is real (rather than a "sham" marriage - solely for the purpose of obtaining a green card.)
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If you can support yourself, are not a terrorist, and your marriage is legitimate, you have no reason to fear the green card interview.
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CONSULATE INTERVIEW GUIDE FOR GREEN CARD
Consulate interview is a very important step to getting your Green Card. If you are applying of have applied for a Green Card, this guide will help you prepare for the critical interview.
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To prepare for the green card interview:
- Gather all of the documents requested on your application, and make sure they've been translated into English.
- If you are applying for a spousal green card, gather your shared documents. Joint utility bills and bank accounts provide evidence that your marriage is legitimate.
- Answer all questions honestly. The consulate officer may ask questions he already knows the answers to in order to test your honesty.
- Be organized. Have all of your documents in order.
Review Your Documentation
The documents you’ll need to bring to your interview will be listed in your appointment letter, sent by the USCIS. At the interview you may have to submit the following documents:
- Appointment letter
- Two recent photographs
- Passport
- Application for green card (Form DS-230)
- Proof of financial support
- Proof of medical examination
- Birth certificate
- Marriage certificate
- Divorce or Death certificate
Review all of your immigration forms and supporting documents before the interview.
Look at the questions and answers on every form that you have completed, including the forms filled out by your U.S. citizen spouse.
Reviewing these documents ahead of time will help you to make sure that the answers you give during the interview are consistent with those on the forms. Pay close attention to:
- financial data on your federal tax return
- your places of residence and employment
- dates traveled out of the country
Dress appropriately
Wear business attire. Avoid clothing or jewelry with slogans or symbols that might make the officer question your lifestyle or morals. To be safe, dress conservatively.
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Created by experienced professionals, the World Immigration Center guides help you understand the process in an easy to understand manner.
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