Your Green Card Marriage Interview: 12 Questions You Must Know (Part 3)

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This is the third video on how to prepare for questions at your green card marriage interview. (In case you missed Part 1 of this series on what green card marriage questions you might be asked at your interview: • Your Green Card Marria... )
This video is produced by Batara Immigration Law, www.bataraimmigrationlaw.com
In this video, Immigration Attorney Carlos Batara explores the use of simple, everyday matters like your first home together, the technology you use, your children, and your finances to weed out fake marriages that you may be questioned about..
Some couples think that answering questions about their relationship will be easy, a proverbial walk in the part. They minimize that their recall is less than perfect.
In reality, many of the questions in this three part permanent residency interview guide are geared towards separating real, bona fide, legitimate marriages from the ones which are attempts to bypass normal green card channels.
As a result, many immigrant husbands and wives will never experience the rigor of the inquires that are shared here. They will pass their first marriage green card interview.
They will not be forced to endure a second interview, known as a Stokes fraud session, with an U.S. Citizenship and Immigration (USCIS) officer.
Nonetheless, traces of these questions are sometimes asked at the first marriage green card interview. This means preparation for a marriage-based adjustment of status to permanent resident status should not be ignored.
Take your first home as an example. That’s easy enough to remember, right? You still remember the address, the building, and whether it was a one or two story house. End of story?
Nope.
Did your living room have a carpet? Easy answer. What color was the living room carpet? Still easy.
How about the drapes? What about the carpet in the bedroom? In the hallway? Did the kitchen have cabinets? How many shelfs were in those cabinets?
Still easy?
And these types of questions and answers can go on and on and on at your immigration marriage interview.
Don’t take a chance that your memory may not be as perfect as you think.
To assist you beyond the scope of this video, here is a free PDF, a checklist of 250 Green Card Marriage Interview Questions: www.carlosbatara.com/services/...
By the way, if there are other topics you would like me to discuss, feel free to suggest them in the comments below.
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Of course, preparing for questions and answers is not the only item you should consider in getting ready for your interview. Here are other tips on making your permanent residence interview a success: • Your Marriage-Based Gr...
Who can you sponsor for a visa other than your husband or wife: • What Family Members Ca...
Do not, do not, do not get caught in the web of immigration deceit. Here is our video on the most common immigration fraud schemes by con artists out to steal your money and destroy your family’s dreams: • Immigration Fraud - Do...
In particular, do not attempt to omit relevant information required for earning a green card through marriage: • Immigration Fraud: Gre...
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@BataraImmigrationLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Don't miss Part 1 of this series to help you do your best answering questions at your marriage green card interview: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/rLl2n7yl3Ju2mp8.html

@musam.kamara3527 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million. I really need more of ur questions to study please

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

Really? I thought that I wrote too many questions for some people. I guess you just like to study a lot and like more precise information.

@richardnone5644 6 жыл бұрын

i agree if you are legit than all you need to do is pay attention to your soundings my wife just got her green card 2 weeks ago we were ready for all these questions and lots more but we had none of them except what day did you meet let me see your birth certificate and divorce decree than just going over the forms to make sure they were complete we came with a suit case full of documentation and needed none of it but maybe because we were prepared and the interviewer did not want to waste time with us

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

Yup. sometimes interview go quickly and other times, they take longer.

@beejayjetson6241 4 жыл бұрын

lol. thats be happen, sometimes when you motivate for something a test exam whatever none of what you except don't come out.

@madamthomas4446 3 жыл бұрын

Great videos 1. 2. 3!!

@BataraImmigrationLaw 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@rosetumushabe552 5 жыл бұрын

Hello Carlos, You are the best Immigration Attorney ever... thank you for simplifying this. I was notified that my case is ready for an interview, I am waiting for the letter to that effect . this is very helpful. Thank you.

@BataraImmigrationLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the kind words. I wish you the best!

@hedaiki 4 жыл бұрын

How it went? now I'm waiting for NVC IR1 interview date letter, getting nervous day by day.. 😖

@curtis196 6 жыл бұрын

Could you make a video about if a spouse is in the military and how that could affect the process

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I can do that Curtis. Thanks for the suggestion.

@lisanelson7937 5 жыл бұрын

GOOD VIDEO AND THANKS . MY INTERVIEW IS COMING UP SOON VERY INFORMATIVE.

@BataraImmigrationLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Best of luck.

@feliciar3967 4 жыл бұрын

@@BataraImmigrationLaw What if you know someone that got married to illegal immigrant what can one do about this she puts her hands on him physically she threatens him and she has no green card she came out of Cuba through the Texas border what is someone supposed to do in this kind of matter oh just to say she abandoned you ever children that are in Cuba with her mother hasn't seen them in 5 years.. she has gone from man to man in America.. Thank you so much for this video it really helped..

@washingtonconsultants1041 6 жыл бұрын

My best friend, U.S. Citizen, married to a lady from Venezuela. The immigration police went to their house at 4:00 a.m. Unfortunately, she does not live with him therefore was not there. They went right for the closets and bathroom. Her clothes or make up were not in the apartment. They even talked to their neighbors. They accused them both of marriage fraud. She is in immigration jail and under deportation.

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

Based on what you wrote, it seems they had a good reason to suspect fraud.

@mnirothheng9598 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for all your tips. I'm having interview within next week and I think I'm getting ready but I feel abit nervous because I don't listen well with English. I wonder if I can ask the officer to speak slower or my husband can help with translate

@BataraImmigrationLaw 5 жыл бұрын

You should bring an independent translator to help you. Yes, you can ask the officer to speak slower.

@mnirothheng9598 5 жыл бұрын

I did ask officer to speak slower and yes, I really appreciate that. I could understand him all. It was not hard, he just asked about how my relationship start and when , any dates and other informations that I filled in the form to make sure they're correct and yes/no questions in form I-485

@jeanpierre4370 6 жыл бұрын

I love your work, and tips! I Have a question and I hope you read this. My Wife and I have been married for almost a year, we live together, however my wife will go to college and it's about a 40 min drive with toll. I told her to save money she should dorm there, and we agreed. The question we ask is that will this action affect us? Of course I will bring the paperwork that she is living within her dorm to obtain her education, to save money, we even apply for family housing because I support her so much & I wanna be with her but we are not sure if we will get it. If she does dorm do you have any tips for the marriage interview relating to this? Thanks!

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

You will need to document your relationship closely. But as long as your marriage, you should be able to prove it.

@jeanpierre4370 6 жыл бұрын

What do you mean document our relationship closely? Do you have any tips? Thank You for answering my question I just want to be prepared if this question comes up and I don't want the Immigration Officer to think something is weird. Thanks!

@sharonmonje4400 5 жыл бұрын

As long as I know you're supposed to live together

@georgeakin9312 4 жыл бұрын

Great video. Thank you. I am 20 years older then my wife and we had to jump thru a few hurdles. We are now waiting on our interview date from the NVC. You mention that the interview with both the husband and wife. In china they do not let the petioner go into the interview with the spouse. Also Since we have been married for 9 years will the questions be the same a a newly wed couple?

@BataraImmigrationLaw 4 жыл бұрын

Spouses are not always allowed. Each office is diffferent. There is not set formula for what questions will be asked. If you downloaded my questions checklist, there is a discussion on prior marriages there. I would antipate some questions on that area. But as I tried to point, my questions are only a guide. Use them to figure out what your spounse might be asked. There is no way possible to predict questions in advance with certainty.

@georgeakin9312 4 жыл бұрын

@@BataraImmigrationLaw Thank you, You have been a big help. Stay save

@dior.6320 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos thanks for the videos... We have been married for 13 years... and have 3 children together. This is our first only marriage. Can these factors make the interview lot easier?

@BataraImmigrationLaw 4 жыл бұрын

I would think so, especially if you have done things as a couple during the time together. Although I have seen such situations questioned in depth.

@desiresuregal3780 5 жыл бұрын

Hello are they gonna ask us questions outside what we submitted on the forms on the day of the interview?

@BataraImmigrationLaw 5 жыл бұрын

Every interview is different. If you're worried about your ability to answer questions, I recommend you discuss your case with a lawyer before going to your interview.

@melmel7966 6 жыл бұрын

Hi I would really love your opinion on a matter. What if there is a woman who got married legally for 2yrs now and the husband is a US citizen and he filled for both his wife and her child. After coming into the US with her child they both got a 2yrs green card but then her husband took away her evey rights and she has being going through abuse and depression. She then decided to go at a family members house for a while but when she needs to go back home the husband refuses for to come back but she has no choice but to go back there because she has no where else to live. She is still learning about the country it's self, the way USA works and life. What is your take on her situation.?

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

I'd suggest that she look into the Violence Against Women Act.

@Nguma2 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos I watched all your 3 videos and enjoyed everyone of them. Plz here is our case, I met my wife here in my home country, Africa, and three years later we got married. She came to Africa and while she was young, so she stayed here for a very long time. We have been married now for over 3 years and all those years we lived in my country. She now returned back to USA a month ago to prepare petition for me so I join her in USA. Please what is your best advice on our case? How long does it take before I join her? Please share some knowledge with us. Thank you sir

@BataraImmigrationLaw 5 жыл бұрын

I cannot say with certainty how long the process will take. In recent years, it seems all types of immigration petitions and applications have started to take longer from start to finish.

@Nguma2 5 жыл бұрын

@@BataraImmigrationLaw Oh Ok. But is there a way to enter the states after the petition is submitted while waiting for the interview?

@passiondiverone2752 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the informative videos. We are a couple in a loving relationship both living in Dubai UAE and I will be traveling to Pakistan to meet his family and we will become engaged there with a celebration of the rings. I am from the US we both have good professional jobs here, but I will be returning to the US next summer. We will marry here in the UAE next year. Our question is can we fill out paperwork before we return to the US for spousal petition and green card , please advise us, as we don't want to live separately..

@BataraImmigrationLaw 4 жыл бұрын

You can file the paperwork after you have married. Proof of marriage is required.

@jordansanchez5709 6 жыл бұрын

Hey Carlos Barata, I have been living the US for more than ten years, I have a Class A misdemeanor in Texas, what are my chances on staying here?

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

I don't practice in Texas, so I do not know what a Class A misdemeanor means in terms of immigration law. Since even misdemeanors can harm your chances, you should consult with a Texas lawyer to assess the impact of your specific conviction on seeking immigration relief.

@adelelow6480 4 жыл бұрын

Wow what if we both can’t recall or don’t know the answer? To like what’s favourite show Casue it might be a variety of it

@BataraImmigrationLaw 4 жыл бұрын

One bad answer won't kill your application. Even a few miscues won't probably hurt your application. But an overall pattern of wrong or bad answers is a big problem. I don't see why you and your husband will not do well if you take the time to think about and prepare for your interview. Everyone has memory lapses. But preparation helps to lower the thing you may have forgotten because your spouse can help flag your recall.

@rahelpaul3079 Жыл бұрын

I written in my green card form as single if I won I can add my kid because I fail to write and get a smartness photo of her because she study far away from the region I work,but is my biological kid can bring front his vivid certificate in KCC for approval of fill DS 260.visa form .

@BataraImmigrationLaw Жыл бұрын

I do not grasp what you're asking.

@slayedbysammy6806 5 жыл бұрын

Hey I came to the United States on a work visa 4 years ago but I overstay and married to a US citizen a year ago. I’ve been using my social security and my state id to work but my work permit expired 3 years ago but my employer don’t know, so I continue to work. Me and my husband is looking forward to file for my green card will that affect the EAD card they going to send after i send in the paper work? Please answer

@BataraImmigrationLaw 5 жыл бұрын

You have to admit the truth in your filing. When you file for a green card, if you're successful, you will get a new work permit.

@slayedbysammy6806 5 жыл бұрын

I will be truthful in my filing, but could working and filing tax on a expired visa cause me to get denied?

@petrinad3523 Жыл бұрын

Hello I have questions. Do u have specific videos of couples for interview questions who do not live together but are married and residing in diff countries? I am in canada he sponser in US. My interview is suppose to be in Montreal canada and by myself. Do u have video for couples like me with interview questions.

@BataraImmigrationLaw Жыл бұрын

You might want to watch the video I produced on fiance visa interview questions. Some of those questions are relevant to your situation. Here is Part 1: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bLiJnZdqsai2Y2w.html

@petrinad3523 Жыл бұрын

@BataraImmigrationLaw Thank u I will be watching those. I was told that I will be only one interviewed as we live in diff countries. Is that true? I am in canada he is in US. I will be going to the US to be with him. My interview is suppose to take place in Montreal. We will have been married close to 3 yrs by time of the interview. Are questions diff since we don't live together on a permanent basis?

@MdAli-vz3pk 2 ай бұрын

Good evening lawyer group give the advise please if is possible I have no idea what I should do any my mistake i am sorry for that sir and madam u.s.a

@BataraImmigrationLaw Ай бұрын

I cannot respond to your point, as I have no knowledge of your situation. Further, if you are asking for specific advice, contact an attorney to engage in an-depth discussion.

@neneychen1644 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos! Are there any specific questions for me or my bf? We just got engaged few days ago. He is a marine. Could u do a videos about it? And thank u for ur videos! They help me a lot! ❤️

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

Sure, I'll try to get a video on the subject. There may be various options available to you. Why not meet with a local immigration attorney to go over your case details?

@neneychen1644 6 жыл бұрын

BataraImmigrationLaw yeah we want to but we don't know where we can find a good one... We are in Washington DC. Any suggestions? Because our case is pretty particular too... And thank u so much for having the time to reply!

@tammyrandolph9792 6 жыл бұрын

Hi Carlos I'm legal married but sometimes I think my husband is just useing me for his green card .he always saying we want this right if things don't work out between us I will never forget what you have done for me. his always text his babymom that back home in Jamaica. like everything is going to soon be ok. I'm a born us citizen his from Jamaica. our interview is sometimes this month what should I really do? I really don't want to go because I feel like his just using me for his green card.

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

Honesty is always the best policy. You can go to the interview and explain your situation honestly. If you are still living together, tell the officer. If you are not, tell the officer. Answer all questions honestly. Beyond that, I cannot counsel you as I do not know enough. Take care. Best of luck, whatever you decide is sppropriate.

@tammyrandolph9792 6 жыл бұрын

BataraImmigrationLaw thanks for your tips. I was going to be honest. but truthful I was thinking about just skip the interview all together. we still live together for right now. don't really know for how long

@BataraImmigrationLaw 6 жыл бұрын

Given the uncertainty in your situation, this is probably a wise decision. You can file a new application if and when your relationship clears up. Good luck.

@user-lf6dv7sw8i 6 жыл бұрын

Tammy Randolph so what you’ve decided to do?

@madamthomas4446 3 жыл бұрын

The gut never lies..

@itzrenezcornwall7796 5 жыл бұрын

My spouse is 43 years older than I am. Despite the age difference we love each other, he's a U.S citizen and we are planning to get married. Is the age difference is going to be a problem?.

@BataraImmigrationLaw 5 жыл бұрын

The age difference will be something the government takes a look at. But if your relationship is bona fide - that is, authentic and genuine - you should do well. Of course, there are various related factors, as the video and download share.

@itzrenezcornwall7796 5 жыл бұрын

@@BataraImmigrationLaw thank you Sir.