The day of your interview

Watch this video from USCIS with important information about the day of your interview.

You know that you should come _____________ minutes early, and the address of USCIS in Portland is _________ ________ 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

2020 Updates

A face mask to help prevent COVID-19A stick that is 6 feet long so you will stay physically distant. A black pen

You can read the answers to the questions in the section below.

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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)
  • Face mask
  • Black pen