I751 interview August 2019

[JKLP 37]

Hello everyone,

Visajourney has been a great help to us with the immigration stuff so in return id like to share our i751 interview to everyone wondering what and how it goes.

Since most are probably gonna go through the interview due to the recent changes i hope it helps.

Interview schedule was at 8:55am but we arrived and went in at 8am.

Screening (like the ones on the airport, emptying your pockets, belt and watches on trays and then shoes off) [We did not bring our phones inside since usually its like that with immigration interviews, but the moment we were waiting in the reception area we saw several using their phones even if there's a sign saying no using mobile phones while waiting🤣]

Reception (where you will give your appointment letter just the 1st page, then wait for your name to be called)

8:30am we got called in. Swear to an oath etc etc .  He asked for our ids (we gave our driver's license), my expired green card and asked us documents wed like to submit. Then the interview. Here are some of the questions arranged accdg to how the interview went

1. You have a child together?

2. Can i have the birth certificate? (They want the copy and original, they will double check stuff from the copy you gave that day to the copy you first submitted to the original)

3. So tell me, how did you guys meet? (Literally what he asked us)

4. When did you start seeing each other?

5. When did you meet each others relatives?

6. How long have you been living with each other? Who is living with you?

7. Have you been on a vacation recently? (He asked us twice in between these questions)

8. Tell me, who were with you on these vacation?

9. Did you stay at a hotel?where did you go?

10. Who paid for this trip?

11. So where is your spouse working? (This is where it seems like the officer was really testing me how well i knew my spouse)

12. Whats his position? (He then asked my spouse the nature of work)

13. Does your spouse work overtime?

14. What's your spouse's annual income?

15. How much rent do you pay? (Because i gave the lease contract late)

16. Who pays the rent? How long are you living in this address? 

17. Do you host parties at your house? (He was joking since our address has a "fiesta" in it)

16. How old is your child?

17. When is her birthday?

18. So i want you to face each other and in 30 secs tell each other what made you decide to marry? (I was so nervous i just started saying whatever comes to mind that i liked and loved about my spouse)

19. So lets just go over your file.. ( this time i knew we were almost done) he just asked about whats in your i751 application so make sure you memorized everything from your name to your bday, to your socials, address, spouse bday, children's names and bdays etc..

 He then turned his back and gave us a letter saying our application is approved and green card will be delivered in mail after 1month to 90days.

9:10am we were out the room and back to the reception where the lady was congratulating us probably because of the big smile on our faces.

 

My only advise is try to relax and be calm. Smile at your interviewer. Adjust to his/her pace and mood, if he's in a lighter mood smile from time to time. They can feel it if your lying or being truthful. Regarding documents we submitted, we gave him latest copies of our bills, most recent photos, lease contract (which was specifically asked on our interview appointment letter), tax documents, health,life and car insurance copies.

 Hope you guys got an idea of the interview from our experience😊

[Jmeleecur 347]

Wow that's very thorough and helpful! Thanks for all that info  I feel like I would start giggling to hear someone tell me to turn and face my partner like that on the spot, like I'm good with doing something like this in private, but in front of a total stranger, I know I'd just start laughing, that's just how I am though, lol. Congrats to you both!

[JKLP 37]

8 minutes ago, Jmeleecur said:

Wow that's very thorough and helpful! Thanks for all that info  I feel like I would start giggling to hear someone tell me to turn and face my partner like that on the spot, like I'm good with doing something like this in private, but in front of a total stranger, I know I'd just start laughing, that's just how I am though, lol. Congrats to you both!

Haha. I was like internally asking myself if he's joking.. i mean its awkward, we do it in private but with someone staring at you like that, i just swallowed my awkwardness and nervousness and push through it. I did not expect that to be our finisher 🤣🤣🤣. Thank you hope you do great with yours.

[ravishanker76 17]

Congratulations