Green Card Interview Questions USCIS Will Ask

What USCIS Asks at Green Card Interviews

The green card interview is one of the most nerve-wracking moments in the immigration process. Whether you are going through a marriage-based or employment-based case, knowing what to expect reduces anxiety dramatically. Here are the actual questions officers commonly ask.

Marriage-Based Green Card Interview Questions

Officers focus on determining whether your marriage is genuine. Common questions include: How did you meet? When did you start dating? Who proposed and how? Where did you get married? What did you do on your last birthday or anniversary? Describe your daily routine. Who cooks at home? What side of the bed does your spouse sleep on? Have you met each other's families?

They also ask verification questions: What is your spouse's employer? What is their phone number? Do you have joint bank accounts or leases? They may ask you to show photos together on your phone. See our detailed Marriage Green Card Interview Prep for a complete list.

Employment-Based Interview Questions

EB interviews (increasingly common after USCIS expanded interview requirements) focus on your job and qualifications: Describe your current job duties. What are your qualifications? What degree do you hold? How does your education relate to your job? Walk me through your resume. Who is your employer and what do they do?

For EB-1 and NIW cases, officers may ask about your research, publications, or why your work is nationally important.

Questions Asked in All Interviews

Regardless of category, expect these standard questions: Have you ever been arrested? Have you ever been deported? Have you ever overstayed a visa? Are you a member of any organizations? Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen? Do you have any tax liabilities? These questions come directly from the I-485 form and officers will go through them methodically.