If you are a foreign national who wants to live or work in New Jersey, you may need to apply for a visa. As part of the visa process, you may be required to submit to an interview either at a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services office or at a consulate in your home country.
What interviewers want to know
The types of questions that you’ll be asked will depend largely on the type of visa you want. It may also depend on whether you are seeking temporary entry into the country or are applying to become a permanent resident or citizen. For instance, if you are applying for a marriage green card, expect questions about your relationship such as how it started or when the wedding took place. A family immigration interview might also focus on your plans to have kids or contain questions about your existing children.
Location matters
The location of your interview may determine how much leeway an official has to grant your visa request. Typically, USCIS officials are given flexibility to consider multiple factors when making a decision. However, consular officers must adhere to a rigid set of rules when choosing to approve or deny your application for a visa. If your request is denied, you may be unable to enter the country even if your spouse or children may be allowed to enter or remain in the United States.
A visa may give you the right to live, work in the United States. However, to obtain one, you must prove that you are a person of high moral character who has a legitimate reason to immigrate here. Understanding the visa interview may make it easier to prove to officials that this is true in your case.
