Questions for Sibling sponsored Interview

[Paramgad]

My brother who is Citizen of U.S. has sponsored me for Green Card. We have completed almost all formalities. My Biometrics and Consular interview is due/pending now. My brother is well above 125% of poverty level and he has submitted Financial documents supposed to be submitted by him. But I am worried as to what are the typical questions asked for Brother sponsored interview. I tried to find on the Net, but unfortunately I didn't find it anywhere. Marriage based GC info is available everywhere. But this info is not available anywhere. I was told by some people that I need to file Income Tax returns otherwise, they might reject my GC. On the other hand many people say its the petitioner who has to show his income documents, tax returns etc. Though I am employed in India...born & brought up in India only...never went to U.S. earlier...but since my income is below taxable limit, I have never filed my returns. I am scared & confused about what questions they ask in the interview? Do they check my Job profile? would they ask me whether I intend to work in U.S. after getting GC? Whether they will ask for my Salary Slip? I have rescheduled/postponed my interview because of my daughter's Exams. Will they ask for explanation?
What are the typical questions asked in GC interview when it is sponsored by U.S. citizen brother? Does anybody have statistics as to what percentage of GC applications have been denied when sponsored by brother? in the past?
Is there anybody who got Green Card thru sibling? Can somebody help me?
Thank you,
Parag

[inadmissible]

They only care that:
* you are entitled to a visa
* your spouse and children are entitled to derivative status
* you are admissible to the United States under the provisions of INA212

See http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/87553.pdf

Their inquiry will start with, was your brother really a US citizen when he filed your petition? Is he still a US citizen now? Is your priority date current? Are you and your brother really siblings? They usually clarify these concerns by examining documents behind the scenes. If you and your brother have birth records that are inadequate for making a simple conclusion, they may want to see more documents or have a genetic test done. They make sure that your brothers Affidavit of Support is adequate, accurate, and supported by documentation.

They check if you and your spouse are lawfully married. Were any prior relationships fully dissolved? Are your children really your children? If their birth records are clear then it should be straightforward.

They review the medical exam to make sure you have no communicable diseases or drug addictions. They try to figure out if you are a habitual drunkard. They review police clearance certificates from all the places you have lived longer than 6 months to see if you have any disqualifying criminal history. They review immigration databases to see if you have ever violated US immigration laws. They make sure you are not a terrorist or have any past associations that cause security concerns.

They do not care how much or how little you earn now - as long as your work is legal (eg not a drug dealer) and does not exhibit poor moral character (eg running a scam). They do not care if you want to work in the US, that would be your right as a lawful permanent resident. They don't care if you don't want to work in the US, that is your right as a permanent resident as well. After all, your brother is on the hook to support his family and your family.

Be polite and cheerful at the interview. It should be a breeze. Welcome to America in advance

[Paramgad]

Thanks a Lot! You have allayed my fears. Most of my queries/doubts answered. I was told that even though my income is below taxable limit....not filing returns in India is considered as cheating your home country.
But thanks again....for the clarification.
Parag

They only care that:
* you are entitled to a visa
* your spouse and children are entitled to derivative status
* you are admissible to the United States under the provisions of INA212

See http://www.state.gov/documents/organization/87553.pdf

Their inquiry will start with, was your brother really a US citizen when he filed your petition? Is he still a US citizen now? Is your priority date current? Are you and your brother really siblings? They usually clarify these concerns by examining documents behind the scenes. If you and your brother have birth records that are inadequate for making a simple conclusion, they may want to see more documents or have a genetic test done. They make sure that your brothers Affidavit of Support is adequate, accurate, and supported by documentation.

They check if you and your spouse are lawfully married. Were any prior relationships fully dissolved? Are your children really your children? If their birth records are clear then it should be straightforward.

They review the medical exam to make sure you have no communicable diseases or drug addictions. They try to figure out if you are a habitual drunkard. They review police clearance certificates from all the places you have lived longer than 6 months to see if you have any disqualifying criminal history. They review immigration databases to see if you have ever violated US immigration laws. They make sure you are not a terrorist or have any past associations that cause security concerns.

They do not care how much or how little you earn now - as long as your work is legal (eg not a drug dealer) and does not exhibit poor moral character (eg running a scam). They do not care if you want to work in the US, that would be your right as a lawful permanent resident. They don't care if you don't want to work in the US, that is your right as a permanent resident as well. After all, your brother is on the hook to support his family and your family.

Be polite and cheerful at the interview. It should be a breeze. Welcome to America in advance