Marriage based green card interview prep is crucial to a successful green card interview!
Applying for a marriage-based green card is an important step in building your future together in the United States; however, one of the most important parts of the process is the green card interview, where a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer will ask questions to confirm that your marriage is genuine.
At AVA Global, we prepare clients thoroughly for this interview so they can feel confident and ready. While no one can predict the exact questions you’ll be asked, below is a list of common sample questions that may come up during your marriage-based green card interview.
Questions About Your Relationship History
- How and when did you meet your spouse?
- Who introduced you, or how did you first connect?
- Where was your first date?
- When did your relationship become serious?
- Who proposed, and how did it happen?
Questions About Your Wedding
- When and where did your wedding take place?
- How many people attended?
- Did your families meet at the wedding?
- Did you go on a honeymoon? If so, where?
- Who were your bridesmaids, groomsmen, or witnesses?
Questions About Your Daily Life
- What time does your spouse usually wake up and go to bed?
- Who usually cooks meals, and what is their favorite dish?
- Do you share a bank account or pay bills together?
- What side of the bed does your spouse sleep on?
- Do you own any pets?
- What color is your spouse’s toothbrush?
Questions About Your Family and Friends
- Have you met each other’s parents? When and where?
- What holidays do you celebrate together?
- Who are your spouse’s closest friends?
- Have you visited your spouse’s hometown?
- Do you have plans for children?
Questions About Your Home
- How many bedrooms and bathrooms are in your home?
- Who pays the rent or mortgage?
- What color are the walls in your bedroom?
- Do you have a television? If so, where is it located?
- Who does the household chores?
Questions About Your Future
- Do you and your spouse plan to buy a home?
- Where do you see yourselves in five years?
- Do you plan to live near family?
- Are you saving for anything together, such as a car or a trip?
Final Tips
The key to a successful interview is honesty and consistency. The USCIS officer is looking for signs that your marriage is real, not memorized answers. Take time to review your history, daily routines, and plans with your spouse before the interview!
If you have questions or concerns on marriage based green cards, you can reach us by calling 970-680-1223/+41(0)78 248 26 28 or scheduling online. Our U.S. immigration attorneys are licensed to practice immigration law in all 50 states and at consulates and embassies all over the world.
**Please note this is not legal advice and engagement with this post does not create an attorney/client privilege. For specifically tailored legal advice, schedule a consultation.
Current as of September 30, 2025