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When a U.S. citizen files an I-130 petition for their foreign spouse, USCIS will conduct an in-person interview after reviewing the case. Before the interview, the officer will have thoroughly examined the foreign national’s immigration history and both parties’ backgrounds. Both the petitioner and the spouse must appear for the interview.<\/p>\n

During the interview, the officer will review all documentation with both parties and address any issues or require clarifications. For example, there might be conflicting information provided in the applicant’s visa application and I-485 application. The officer may also have noted missing information deemed important. The primary goal of the interview is to test whether the relationship is bona fide. The officer may separate both parties into different rooms and ask the same questions. If the answers do not match, the officer can issue a request for more evidence or a notice of intent to deny.<\/p>\n

It’s crucial to be well-prepared for the interview. Our attorney has helped many clients successfully navigate their interviews. Some cases were incredibly complex and initially seemed unwinnable, but we have achieved successful outcomes in numerous challenging situations.<\/p>\n

If you are concerned about an upcoming interview, review our marriage green card interview preparation and representation<\/a> information or contact us by email or by phone at 305-515-0613.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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