At a marriage-based green card interview, the officer’s main goal is to confirm your marriage is real (bona fide), not just for immigration. Knowing the kinds of questions asked helps you and your spouse prepare honestly.
How you met and your relationship
- How and when did you meet?
- Who proposed, and how?
- When and where did you get married? Who attended?
Daily life together
- What time does each of you wake up and go to sleep?
- Who does the cooking, cleaning, and grocery shopping?
- What did you do for your last birthday or holiday?
- What is on each side of the bed?
Home and finances
- What is your address and how many bedrooms?
- Do you have joint bank accounts, a lease, or shared bills?
Family and future
- Have you met each other’s families?
- Do you plan to have children?
How to prepare
- Bring strong evidence: joint lease/mortgage, joint accounts, photos together over time, insurance, and affidavits.
- Answer honestly — small natural differences are normal; rehearsed-sounding identical answers can raise suspicion.
- If officers interview spouses separately (a “Stokes interview”), stay calm and truthful.
Preparing for citizenship? Take the free US citizenship practice test and read the interview walkthrough.
Independent free resource, not affiliated with USCIS or the U.S. government, and not legal advice. Immigration rules and processing times change often — always confirm the latest at uscis.gov or consult a licensed immigration attorney.
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