How Should I Prepare for a USCIS Interview?

 Posted on October 07, 2024 in Immigration

Whether you are applying for a green card or naturalization, you will be asked to complete certain forms and submit several documents. You will also likely be required to participate in an interview with a United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer who will conduct an assessment to see if you are eligible for a green card or citizenship.

These interviews are an important part of the application process because they can result in an approval or rejection of the immigration application. If the interviewer feels like the applicant is being untruthful, insincere, combative, or failing to meet certain conditions, he or she may deny the applicant’s request. It is therefore important to consult with a Maryland immigration attorney who can tell you what to expect in a USCIS interview and help you prepare.

What Should I Expect in a USCIS Interview?

You will be required to bring certain documents with you to the interview. The USCIS officer will review them and give you a chance to explain or revise what you wrote on your application. He or she will also ask you questions to determine if you are telling the truth and being consistent. For example, a common question USCIS interviewers ask those applying for K-1 fiancé(e) green cards is which side of the bed they sleep on. If the future husband and wife give different answers or appear not to know, it may raise questions about the legitimacy of the relationship.

In a naturalization interview, the USCIS officer will likely test your ability to speak, read, and write English. He or she may also administer a civics exam to test your knowledge about U.S. history and the U.S. government.

How Should I Prepare for a USCIS Interview?

There are several preparations you can make before the interview to give yourself the best chance of a favorable outcome. For example:

• Review your application well. Make sure you can explain your answers and your personal history smoothly and precisely. While it is normal to be nervous during the interview, you want to avoid coming across as untruthful.
• Gather all supporting documents. Coming to the interview with missing documents can jeopardize your application. These may include a valid passport, passport photos, police records, marriage certificates, and more.
• Dress appropriately. While there are no guidelines for how you should dress during the interview, looking presentable can show the interviewer that you have standards and take the process seriously.
• Bring an attorney. Having an attorney with you during a USCIS interview is not required, but it can be a great advantage. 

Contact a Frederick, MD Immigration Attorney

Making the right preparations for a USCIS interview can be the difference between an approval or denial of your application. Hire a Ballenger Creek, MD immigration lawyer who can assist you with the application process, including briefing you on what to expect, preparing you for your interview, and even accompanying you to it. At Salvado Law Offices, we are committed to making sure you have the best chance possible of your application being accepted. Speak with an excellent attorney by calling 301-933-1814 today.