Ok, I have my Greencard interview this week, like everyone, slightly apprehensive....can anyone indicate what type of questions will come my way?

I see by your posts from earlier this month that you completed a medical exam in London recently.

You are not going for a Greencard interview. You are going for an Immigrant Visa interview, as your title says.

Rene

Please remind us what category you're applying under; the questions will be related to your petition situation.

Spouse of a USC

Documents: have all the documents requested of you in your appointment notice.

Questions: fairly innocuous. How did you meet? Who proposed to whom? Is there a ring? Was the family at the wedding? Where did you go for your honeymoon. In what city do you plan to live? Have you visited there before?

Time at window: probably less than 15 minutes.

It's normal to be nervous, even a little frightened. You're only human, and after all, it feels like a lot is riding on this. I always tell clients to avoid too much coffee and NOT to have a bran muffin before the interview.

You'll be alright. Best,

--J

Moved to marriage-based visa then; there are lots of interview posts in here and hopefully some fresh answers for your thread.

Thanks........especially to --J who has definietly helped settle nervous.

Come what may, I will write up a little review (as I did with the medexam) so it can help others.

Fingers crossed for me.......

Hi:

I agree with J -- I tend to tell them that there is really no way to calm them down -- but the examining officers are used to it.

I often give the analogy of a school examination. No matter how well you prepared, you will be nervous. You go in and then just do it. Then walk out.

Folinsky's three rules to a successful interview [or avoiding shooting yourself in the foot]

1. Tell the truth. It is easier to remember. Corollary -- don't guess. If you don't know or don't remember, it is OK to say so as long as it is true.

2. Understand the question being asked. If you don't understand the question, say so! It will be repeated or rephrased.

3. Answer the question asked and nothing more. Most people tend to break this. As an example Q: Do you know what time it is? There are only two possible answers: "Yes, I do" or "No, I don't." I often demonstrate by looking at my watch and then say "Yes, I do."

Good luck. You will be fine.