Upcoming Follow-To-Join interview in home country I730

[heftygamer123]

Hello,
My husband filed i730 for me in July 2024 after his case was accepted in May 2024. Then he applied i730 for me. The approval letter arrived on Nov 2025. Now I have to submit some documents including proof of relationship with him. Two weeks after that I have my interview. It's not in the US and in my home country embassy. Did anyone have such interview recently and could share their experience? Honestly not sure what kind of questions they're asking right now with everything that's going on.

 

[7of9]

Hello,
My husband filed i730 for me in July 2024 after his case was accepted in May 2024. Then he applied i730 for me. The approval letter arrived on Nov 2025. Now I have to submit some documents including proof of relationship with him. Two weeks after that I have my interview. It's not in the US and in my home country embassy. Did anyone have such interview recently and could share their experience? Honestly not sure what kind of questions they're asking right now with everything that's going on.

USCIS I-730 follow-to-join interviews verify the beneficiary's identity, confirm the familial relationship, and check for eligibility (e.g., security/criminal grounds) to join a refugee or asylee in the U.S.. Key questions focus on the petitioner's background, the marital or child relationship, and details about the, petitioner's asylum claim. Beneficiaries should review all petition documents, be consistent, and prepare children with simple, age-appropriate answers.

Common I-730 Interview Question Topics

• Relationship Verification:
  • When and where did you get married?
  • How long did you live together?
  • When was the last time you saw the petitioner?
  • How have you maintained contact (calls, messages)?
  • For children: What is your parent's name, birthdate, and where do they live?
• Petitioner's Information (Asylee/Refugee):
  • Why did your spouse/parent leave the home country?
  • Do you know when they received asylum/refugee status?
  • What is their current address and job in the U.S.?
• Background and Security:
  • Have you ever been arrested or convicted of a crime?
  • Have you ever belonged to any specific organizations or groups?
  • Questions regarding previous travel or visa denials.
• Intent and Future:
  • Why do you want to go to the United States?
  • What will you do when you arrive?
• For Children:
  • Simple questions about their name, age, and that they are going to live with their parent.

Preparation Tips

• Review the File: The beneficiary must be intimately familiar with the information provided in the I-730 petition.
• Bring Documentation: Ensure all original documents (marriage certificates, birth certificates, passports) are available, along with a copy of the I-730 petition.
• Be Honest and Consistent: Answer truthfully and consistently with the filed documents.