Watch this video from USCIS with important information about the day of your interview.
While you watch, try to listen for:
- How early should you come to the interview?
- What documents should you bring?
You know that you should come _____________ minutes early, and the address of USCIS in Portland is 1455 Overton St.
But when you come to USCIS for the interview, what should you bring?
Choose 2 out of 3 (2 are correct, 1 is not necessary). For example:
| Your notice of interview appointment. | Permanent Resident Card. | A toothbrush and toothpaste. |
Correct answers: Your notice of interview appointment and permanent resident card
Passports and ID
| Your passport and Oregon ID (or drivers license) | A library card with your name on it. | All your expired (old) passports. |
More helpful documents
| Your marriage certificate (if you’re married) | Your divorce papers (if you’re divorced). | Flowers (if you meet someone cute at the interview) |
Other legal papers
| Official papers for your dog or cat (if you have one) | Name change papers (if you changed your name before) | Court papers (if you had a criminal problem before) |
Selective Service
For men between 18-31, you should bring proof of Selective Service Registration. Please call Selective Service at 1-847-688-6888 or visit https://www.sss.gov/Registration/Check-a-Registration/Verification-Form
You can read the answers to the questions in the section below.
The documents and things you really need (correct answers)
- Notice of interview appointment
- Permanent resident card (greencard)
- Passport and state ID or drivers license
- All expired passports
- Marriage certificate or a certified copy
- Divorce papers or a certified copy
- Name change papers, if you changed your name before
- Court papers, if you had a criminal problem before
- Selective service registration proof (for men 18-31 especially)