17yrs Old and I have an Immigration Interview Next Week. Please Help Me!!!?

Question

Hello, im 17 yrs old and i have a Immigration Interview on jan 18th 2007. My Dad filed the I-130 on Jan 1998 and the day Finally Came to see weather or Not Im a Permanant Residence. The Question i have is that Like i entered the US back in 1989 when i was 3 months old, illeagal, im not sure what kind of questions THe Officer will ask. Im worried so much that i dont think Im going to Pass Because i will not remember answer to questions that have to do in the Past, like when i was Small. and i dunno if i could speak for my dad since he does not know any English, so should i bring an interperter? or can i talk for him?Any One else had an Immigration Interview thats similar to the case i have or just any Interviews? Please dont mind Sharing your Answer as i will gladly appreciate them. Again Please Help me. THanks

Answer 1

HAHAHAHA.. I had the same interview a year ago. I was 17 and I had the interview together with my step-father who's a u.s citizn.

The questions are dumb and you will spend more time sitting there waiting for questions than answering the questions instead. I dont know about you situation but I was a step-son by a u.s citizen.

The questions are most likely be. A). Are you linked into any terrorist group B). Did you ever kill anybody? C). Have you been ever in prison in your own country D). Are you a spy?

Mostly yes or no questions, that was about 15 questions. I laughed so hard after the interview because I worried too much for such questions.

Just relax.... its no big deal. youre 17, what questions do you expect them to ask? hahahaha

AND YES, you need an interpreter if they will ever ask your dad. It is written in the interview letter.

Answer 2

Given your age and the fact that you don't have emotional support during the interview because of the language barrier I'd suggest you find an attorney, who specializes in immigration law, to go with you on the interview. It isn't necessary but probably would help your nerves.

I'm an American Citizen and went with my husband to our interview. The immigration officer barely spoke English...which I found quite ironic. He asked the same questions several times back to back. Simple questions...nothing complicated. Because my husband was getting his permenant residence through marriage they asked us questions like "Do you love each other", Planning to have a good life" It was asked in a very conversational tone.

Answer 3

First of all, If you (or your dad) can not speak the language...you should not be able to take the test. Your family has been here for 17 years...that was plenty of time to learn, but chose not to..that is disrespectful. If you can not remember the history from the past.....again, disrespectful..if you wanted to be a citizen, you should have the courtesy to learn what made this country so great and why people keep comming here instead of staying where they came from. I am not being nasty...just truthful. Go back to where you came from.

Answer 4

Don't be so nervous- I had a friend who was a foreign exchange student from Yemen, and she went through all the steps to become a legal citizen. She said that they give you an American History test, and then they just do a physical exam. You'll probably be able to translate for your dad, too.

Answer 5

I real love listening to an shrewd query like yours. Not certain approximately the regulation on his one. I might propose contacting i.n.s. to ensure. Good success!!!. What navy carrier are you since??Have a excellent time both approach

Answer 6

Tell the truth. You might want to think about a immigraton lawyer for the best advise.
It might help if you are planning to join the Army.

Answer 7

You should just go back to mexico, where you belong..You dont see us trying to lie and live in mexico. Your not american...leave and BTW why does'nt your dad know any english? 18 years not enough time to learn english?? Your familys trying to get something you dont deserve...