Tim gorge
Jul 14, 2025
I-730 interview
Hello everyone,
My wife has an upcoming USCIS interview in two weeks for her I-730 (Refugee/Asylee Relative Petition) case. We got married while inside the U.S., so the interview will also take place here. I’m still waiting on my green card, which hasn’t been issued yet.
According to the appointment notice, she is required to bring:
The appointment notice
Official ID (passport or other valid government-issued ID)
Passport
Any immigration or residency-related documents
The notice also states that the petitioner (me, her husband) may attend the interview, but it’s not mandatory unless specifically requested.
We’re wondering if anyone has gone through this process and can share their experience.
Are there any other documents you’d recommend we bring that might help?
Would you recommend having a lawyer present at the interview? Ours is asking for a high fee, and we’re unsure if it’s necessary, especially since no complications have been mentioned in the notice.
Any tips, suggestions, or advice from those who’ve been through this would be greatly appreciated. We want to be well-prepared and avoid any delays or issues.
Thank you so much for your help and support!
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Shokhida khJul 14, 2025
Hi.when did she apply?
Tim gorgeJul 14, 2025
it’s been a year now
A KJul 14, 2025
@Tim gorge share your timeline please if you don’t mind.
Bee ColJul 14, 2025
I went through the same process, I will advice go through an Attorney, your attorney will advice of the best documents to prepare, the interview process is just normal question to confirm marriage with the petitioner, having strong evidence to establish your relationship with the petitioner is very crucial!
Tim gorgeJul 14, 2025
@Bee Col thank you for your reply. did you take the attorney with you to the interview or just helped you prepare for it like a mock interview?
Tim gorgeJul 14, 2025
@A K uscis received application august 2024, may 2025 case was transferred and new office has jurisdiction. July 2025 interview scheduled.
Bee ColJul 14, 2025
@Tim gorge the attorney review copy of my application, my evidence as well as attending the interview.
Tim gorgeJul 14, 2025
@Bee Col did you receive the decision at all? if yes when was that? after the interview immediately or it took a while?
innocent nchongJul 14, 2025
asylum based green card interview?
Bee ColJul 14, 2025
@Tim gorge the case was approved within 24 hours after the interview
Tim gorgeJul 14, 2025
@Bee Col thank you so much for your time and info! one last question after I-730 approval. would you receive work permit card as well (EAD card)?
Bee ColJul 14, 2025
No you only got approval letter, to get EAD you will need to apply and pay appropriate fee.
rammy singhJul 15, 2025
i went through same process.no attorney needed they gonna ask you not your attorney.gets all the joint bills bank account pictures all trips info after marriage tax returns and be confident last thing do not take stress you r 100% approved.do not waste money on attorney he will not do anything
HAZRAT ZazaiJul 17, 2025
I applied 1 year ago for I 730 but I got no update yet still waiting
