What is an I-485 interview for a green card?
The I-485 interview is used to verify if you truly are eligible for a green card. Remember, there are many paths to getting a green card, this guide focuses on family-based cases. Who is required to attend an I-485 interview? K1 visa holder adjusting status
How long does the I-485 adjustment of status interview take?
If your changes include an arrest or other immigration issues, speak to an immigration attorney before attending your I-485 interview. The typical adjustment of status interview lasts approximately 20 to 25 minutes. After introductions and swearing in, that doesn’t leave much time for questioning.
Can I request USCIS to waive adjustment of status interview?
You can’t request USCIS to waive the interview, and you should always expect one for marriage-based applications. In some non-marriage based cases, USCIS may require only the applicant to attend the adjustment of status 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.
How long does it take to schedule an I-485 interview?
You won’t be able to schedule your I-485 interview. The way it works is that USCIS will schedule the interview based when a date becomes available for you. Important: It can take 10-24 months from when you filed your I-485 for USCIS to schedule your interview.
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.
When to file Form I-485 for foreign national?
All I-485 applications are filed when I-140 is concurrently-filed, pending, or approved. Note that the foreign national must file I-485 prior to the expiration of Form I-94. What is the filing fee of I-485?