Who is exempt from green card interview?
General Waiver Categories Applicants who are clearly ineligible; Unmarried children (under 21 years of age) of U.S. citizens if they filed a Form I-485 on their own (or filed a Form I-485 together with their family’s adjustment applications and every applicant in that family is eligible for an interview waiver);
How old do you have to be to have a green card interview?
The second rule is known as the “55/15” waiver. It says that if you are age 55 or older and have lived in the U.S. as a green card holder for at least 15 years, you can have the citizenship interview and exam conducted in your native language. Again, the 15 years do not need to have been continuous.
What happens at the end of the green card interview?
If all goes well, you’ll be a permanent resident (green card holder) at the end of the interview. Interviews are a standard part of the process after filing Form I-485, Application to Adjust Status.
When does a green card holder become a permanent resident?
When a spouse seeking permanent residence has been married to their sponsoring spouse (the U.S. citizen or green card holder) for less than 2 years when their green card is approved, then that green card will provide “conditional” permanent resident status.
Where do I go to interview for a marriage green card?
First, the marriage green card interview process takes place at your local United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (“USCIS”) office. You will bring your marriage green card interview notice with you, along with all the other documents requested on the notice.
The second rule is known as the “55/15” waiver. It says that if you are age 55 or older and have lived in the U.S. as a green card holder for at least 15 years, you can have the citizenship interview and exam conducted in your native language. Again, the 15 years do not need to have been continuous.
When a spouse seeking permanent residence has been married to their sponsoring spouse (the U.S. citizen or green card holder) for less than 2 years when their green card is approved, then that green card will provide “conditional” permanent resident status.
Who is the interviewing officer for a marriage green card?
The Interviewing Officer The interview will be conducted by a USCIS officer (in the United States) or a consular officer (abroad) who is specifically trained for such marriage-based green card interviews. The interviewing officer’s primary goal is to assess the authenticity of the marriage.
What to expect during an interview for a green card?
The interviewing officer’s primary goal is to assess the authenticity of the marriage. The interviewing officer is also looking to assess whether the foreign spouse qualifies for a green card. The officer will address details surrounding the spouse’s entry to the United States, any arrests, and previous immigration history.