A primary purpose of the marriage based Green Card interview is to determine the legitimacy of your marriage. You will be asked a series of questions. Prior to interview, please review the information you submitted; the immigration officer may base a few questions from that information.

Here are five questions to expect at your interview for a marriage based Green Card:

• How did you and your spouse meet?

Give a detailed description of how you met. Specify if you met online, in person, through a friend, etc.

• What do the two of you have in common?

Here, discuss what interests, perspectives, and values you share. Be specific. The officer will be trying to determine how well you know your spouse.

• How long did you date before you decided to get married?

If you and your spouse became engaged shortly after you met, the officer may want to know what made you decided to get married so quickly.

• Who proposed to whom and how?

Even if the proposal was not formal, you would want to discuss when and how you decided to get married.

• Where and when did you get married? Tell me about that day.

The officer will want to know the exact date and location of your marriage. He/she may ask for the time of day, the weather, how many people attended, etc.

Important to Know:

• The immigration officer will be watching your confidence, body language, and overall delivery. He/she will not have the answers to every question that will be asked.

• Throughout the entire interview, stress the legitimacy of your marriage.

• Keep your answers clear and concise.

• For the best chance of being approved, it is highly recommended to consult with an immigration attorney to prepare your application and prepare you for your interview.