When people are told that they may need to go to a green card marriage interview, they start wondering what types of answers they need to give to pass that interview. They may even think of it similarly to a naturalization test. They imagine that they are going to be quizzed and need to provide the correct answers so that their green card will be approved.
But the reality is that a green card marriage interview is a bit different. The point is not to ask you about any specific knowledge that you have, but rather to authenticate the marriage. The government is attempting to avoid green card marriage fraud, which is when people pretend to be in a relationship just so that one of them can get a green card.
Questions they may ask
From this perspective, here are a few questions that they may ask you at the interview:
- When and where was your first date?
- How did the two of you meet each other?
- When did you meet the other person’s extended family?
- Do you have any plans to have children in the future?
- What are your daily chores or habits around the house?
- Where do the two of you like to go out to eat or go on dates?
Essentially, you will just be asked about your relationship and your day-to-day life. The interviewer is looking to see if there are any major discrepancies that could show that the two of you are not in a real relationship or do not know each other as well as would be expected.
Navigating the green card process can be complex, even when marriage is the basis for that green card. Be sure you know about all the legal options at your disposal.