Is the I-485 interview the last step in the application process?
In fact, there’s reason to get excited. The I-485 interview is likely the last step in your application process. 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.
Is the I-485 green card interview the enemy?
No. All applicants for a conditional green card will be interviewed. The I-485 interview is not your enemy! It’s a way to prove your marriage is real. However, it is completely normal to be nervous and scared about your green card interview. But with enough preparation, you will do just fine.
Can I reschedule my I-485 interview If I cannot attend?
Yes, you can reschedule your interview if you cannot attend. The interview appointment letter you received will give you instructions on who to contact to reschedule the interview. How will my arrest record affect I-485 interview?
Do you have to go to an I-485 interview for marriage?
For family-based I-485 applications, USCIS generally requires both the applicant and petitioner to attend the I-485 interview. They will make a decision to waive the interview on a case-by-case basis. You can’t request USCIS to waive the interview, and you should always expect one for marriage-based applications.
Do you need an interpreter for an I-485 interview?
If the officer is fluent in the applicant’s preferred language, the officer may conduct the examination in that language without use of an interpreter. The interpreter should take a valid, government-issued identity document and a prepared Form G-1256 (Declaration for Interpreted USCIS Interview) to USCIS on the day of the I-485 interview.
What documents do I need to bring to my I-485 interview?
A government-issued photo identification such as a passport (even if expired) but can also be any other government-issued photo ID like a driver’s license. Appointment notice (I-797C, Notice of Action) for your I-485 interview. A complete copy of your adjustment of status application package.