I-485 Application Interviews

I-485 Interviews Preparing the Client Documents to Bring to the Interview What happens at the interview Attorney Role at the Interview Difficult- Unexpected Situations Arising at Interview and how to handle

Preparing the Client Have a meeting face to face if possible to go over the following: Time, place, logistics, transportation, translator Dress code, demeanor (client and officer) Documents/people to Bring/not bring What can the attorney do during the interview What Questions will be asked and how to answer Any special issues that may come up and how to handle them 3 Rules for the interview

Document to Bring to the Interview Original Documents All immigration documents Passport Driver’s License/ State ID Birth Certificate(s) Marriage Certificate(s) Divorce Decrees Originals of what was submitted with I-360 Petition Original Criminal dispositions