Adjustment of Status Interview: What to Expect and How to Prepare

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The interview lets the officer verify your answers and documents. A good preparation makes it calm and efficient.

What to bring

The interview notice and photo identification.
Originals of the documents you filed, and any updates.
Passport and travel documents.
Evidence that is new since filing.

What officers usually review

Your identity, history and the information on your forms.
The relationship, in family cases, including how you met and how you live.
Criminal history and immigration history.
Eligibility for the category.

Marriage-based cases

Officers may ask about daily life, family, finances and household details. Answers do not need to be identical, but they should be honest and consistent with the documents. Do not memorize scripts.

Common problems

Missing documents or translations.
Inconsistent dates or addresses.
Unreported arrests or past immigration problems.
Not knowing what the forms say.

After the interview

The officer may approve on the spot, ask for more evidence or take the case under review. We review the notice and plan the next steps.

Adjustment of status guide

How our firm helps with adjustment of status

We review your entry, status history and any arrests before filing, because eligibility problems are easier to prevent than to fix.
We prepare the application, medical forms, affidavit of support and evidence as one coordinated package.
We prepare you for the interview and attend with you where allowed.
We manage work permits and travel documents so you can work and, where safe, travel while the case is pending.
We respond to requests for evidence and, if needed, pursue a motion or a new filing.

Situations we handle

Spouses of U.S. citizens
Employment-based applicants with long waits
People with a past overstay or arrest
Cases with a request for evidence or an interview notice

Why clients choose our firm

A Texas-licensed attorney serving immigration clients in all 50 states.
Russian-language service for clients and families.
Clear communication and updates through our client portal.
A full review of your history before anything is filed, so problems are caught early.
Organized filings and representation through interviews, requests for evidence and appeals.

Get help with adjustment of status

Request a consultation to review your situation. Legal plan members can mention their plan when booking.

This page is general information, not legal advice, and reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Immigration rules, policies and fees change often. Last updated: November 2026.