How to prepare for the interview

[africanqueen11]

Alright, I know a lot of people asked this question before and I'm sure the thread got lost in the middle of all the other questions.
I recently got my interview letter and it is scheduled for next month.
I just want to know (for the ones who already went thru it) how did you prepare? What kind of questions did you get? Which documents did you have in your file? Was your spouse or you answering most of the questions? What about the pictures? Did you print them and put them in an album? Etc... Please let us know and I'm sure I'm not the only one who want to know how this process goes.
I'm a little bit nervous but I will be fine once I read some answers and how to go about it.

Thank you

[Adrian Gruber]

Alright, I know a lot of people asked this question before and I'm sure the thread got lost in the middle of all the other questions.
I recently got my interview letter and it is scheduled for next month.
I just want to know (for the ones who already went thru it) how did you prepare? What kind of questions did you get? Which documents did you have in your file? Was your spouse or you answering most of the questions? What about the pictures? Did you print them and put them in an album? Etc... Please let us know and I'm sure I'm not the only one who want to know how this process goes.
I'm a little bit nervous but I will be fine once I read some answers and how to go about it.

Thank you

What type of petition did you file for? Marriage/Family based AOS?

[africanqueen11]

What type of petition did you file for? Marriage/Family based AOS?

Marriage. My husband is an American citizen.i485 petition.
I got my EAD already.

[Adrian Gruber]

Alright, I know a lot of people asked this question before and I'm sure the thread got lost in the middle of all the other questions.
I recently got my interview letter and it is scheduled for next month.
I just want to know (for the ones who already went thru it) how did you prepare? What kind of questions did you get? Which documents did you have in your file? Was your spouse or you answering most of the questions? What about the pictures? Did you print them and put them in an album? Etc... Please let us know and I'm sure I'm not the only one who want to know how this process goes.
I'm a little bit nervous but I will be fine once I read some answers and how to go about it.

Thank you

My best advice (No I'm not a Lawyer) be truthful and answer all their questions. (Chances are they already know the answers)
I'm prepering a presentation binder for my interview, I'll include the following:

Both my spouse and I BC's
Both our Passports
Our florida marriage license (40 years of marriage)
Both our Fla. D/L
Our sons BC
Both of ours SS# Cards

[africanqueen11]

My best advice (No I'm not a Lawyer) be truthful and answer all their questions. (Chances are they already know the answers)
I'm prepering a presentation binder for my interview, I'll include the following:

Both my spouse and I BC's
Both our Passports
Our florida marriage license (40 years of marriage)
Both our Fla. D/L
Our sons BC
Both of ours SS# Cards

Hey Adrian
Thank you for this!
Also what about insurances, lease documents? Phone or light bills? Pictures?

[Adrian Gruber]

Hey Adrian
Thank you for this!
Also what about insurances, lease documents? Phone or light bills? Pictures?

Yes you will need those also....

[Mzander]

Bring as much as you can - even little things like letters or postcards to each other or itineraries from trips you took together - whatever you can find. They will most likely ask for the obvious stuff first (joint bank account, lease, car title, insurance, photos) but sometimes it's good to have some additional evidence. I brought a big binder full of stuff with me. The questions were pretty straight forward. How did you meet? Have you ever met your spouse's parent's? Where was he/she born? The officer asked both of us some questions. It was relatively relaxed. Just be professional, courteous, keep eye contact, and give short and precise answers. No need to worry. Good luck!

[africanqueen11]

Bring as much as you can - even little things like letters or postcards to each other or itineraries from trips you took together - whatever you can find. They will most likely ask for the obvious stuff first (joint bank account, lease, car title, insurance, photos) but sometimes it's good to have some additional evidence. I brought a big binder full of stuff with me. The questions were pretty straight forward. How did you meet? Have you ever met your spouse's parent's? Where was he/she born? The officer asked both of us some questions. It was relatively relaxed. Just be professional, courteous, keep eye contact, and give short and precise answers. No need to worry. Good luck!

Yeah I am thinking about bringing a folder full of the little evidences like you mentionned.
Thank you so much this is very detailed.

[tree132000]

Alright, I know a lot of people asked this question before and I'm sure the thread got lost in the middle of all the other questions.
I recently got my interview letter and it is scheduled for next month.
I just want to know (for the ones who already went thru it) how did you prepare? What kind of questions did you get? Which documents did you have in your file? Was your spouse or you answering most of the questions? What about the pictures? Did you print them and put them in an album? Etc... Please let us know and I'm sure I'm not the only one who want to know how this process goes.
I'm a little bit nervous but I will be fine once I read some answers and how to go about it.

Thank you

my interview
officer=do you know why you here?
officer to my wife =do you know why your husband is here she answers correctly ,he is here for his green card interview.
officer to me =where do you guys met ?
officer to me =give me details about your meeting ?
officer to my wife =the same question he asked me.
officer to me=when did you marry ?where?who proposes to who ?
her birthday ?
her name?
my birthday ?
my name?
advice =learn by heart all the information you submitted ..don't hesitate ..if you don't know say i forget..don't ever say i think.psych your self even if you knows all your husband information..gud luck

[africanqueen11]

my interview
officer=do you know why you here?
officer to my wife =do you know why your husband is here she answers correctly ,he is here for his green card interview.
officer to me =where do you guys met ?
officer to me =give me details about your meeting ?
officer to my wife =the same question he asked me.
officer to me=when did you marry ?where?who proposes to who ?
her birthday ?
her name?
my birthday ?
my name?
advice =learn by heart all the information you submitted ..don't hesitate ..if you don't know say i forget..don't ever say i think.psych your self even if you knows all your husband information..gud luck

This is of a big help. The kind of questions they ask.
Thank you sir and yes We are reviewing those documents as well. But this is helpful

[africanqueen11]

I had my interview today and I must say I was nervous and stressed for no reasons. The IO was very nice, and it was more of a conversation than anything else. She was even joking with us and laughing all along.
We got there at 8am for a 8:30 interview, she called us in, she swore us in, then proceeded to ask my husband questions that were on the i485 form. Asked me the same questions.
Then asked us where we met and to tell her our story.
Then she picked up our album, looked thru it then asked who was who on the pics. Then asked my husband if he talked to my parents. Asked me if I met his parents and that was it.
She told me I would be hearing from them.
This evening I checked my case online and it says "your case is approved and we will mail you a notice".
I can only thank this website, the feedback received, and also all the posts that helped me get thru with this process.
I know I don't have the GC itself in my hands yet but I can only stay positive and hope it gets to me as soon as possible.
Thank you guys

[Adrian Gruber]

I had my interview today and I must say I was nervous and stressed for no reasons. The IO was very nice, and it was more of a conversation than anything else. She was even joking with us and laughing all along.
We got there at 8am for a 8:30 interview, she called us in, she swore us in, then proceeded to ask my husband questions that were on the i485 form. Asked me the same questions.
Then asked us where we met and to tell her our story.
Then she picked up our album, looked thru it then asked who was who on the pics. Then asked my husband if he talked to my parents. Asked me if I met his parents and that was it.
She told me I would be hearing from them.
This evening I checked my case online and it says "your case is approved and we will mail you a notice".
I can only thank this website, the feedback received, and also all the posts that helped me get thru with this process.
I know I don't have the GC itself in my hands yet but I can only stay positive and hope it gets to me as soon as possible.
Thank you guys

Congratulations.....

[africanqueen11]

My GC came in the mail today. Praise Jesus

[iuy87]

My GC came in the mail today. Praise Jesus

congrats! what did u bring to the interview

[africanqueen11]

congrats! what did u bring to the interview

Thank you
Our photo album
Lease agreement with both our names
A bill with both our names
Bank account info with both our names
Health insurance
That was it.
My application was complete when I sent it initially I put everything in the package, copy of both birth certificates, copy of marriage certificate, copy of my passport, 4x4 photos him and I etc...