EB-1, EB-2 NIW and EB-3 visa interview questions

A small sample, growing

Only 18 interviews so far (8 EB-2 NIW, 6 EB-3, 2 EB-1, 1 EB-1A), so read the percentages as a rough ranking: one more report can move a row by several points. Other visa types need 25 reports before they get a page; this one is published early because applicants waiting for interviews asked for it, and it is updated as new reports arrive.

Most recent reports are second interviews held after the immigrant visa pause, where the officer works through the public-charge questions: savings, health insurance, work plans and where you will live. The re-interview guide lists the documents posts are asking for. Had your interview? Share what you were asked.

The questions, most likely first

Share of the 18 reported interviews in which the topic came up at least once. These overlap — one interview covers several.

1. 1Savings, assets and property61%
   11 of 18 reported interviews
   • “What savings do you have?”
   • “What properties do you own?”
   • “How much do you have in savings?”
2. 2Health insurance in the US44%
   8 of 18 reported interviews
   • “How will you get health insurance?”
   • “What health insurance will you have?”
   • “What US health insurance will you have?”
3. 3What you actually do28%
   5 of 18 reported interviews
   • “What were your responsibilities in that previous role?”
   • “Tell me about your professional experience.”
   • “Tell me about your professional background.”
4. 4Your degree28%
   5 of 18 reported interviews
   • “Can you show your education documents?”
   • “What training have you completed for the job?”
   • “What is your education?”
5. 5Your proposed endeavor (NIW)22%
   4 of 18 reported interviews
   • “Why did you choose that region?”
   • “Do you have contacts in the US?”
   • “What do you plan to do in the US?”
6. 6Your US job offer22%
   4 of 18 reported interviews
   • “Which company is sponsoring you?”
   • “Do you have an offer for a postdoc position?”
   • “Who is your US employer and what is the hourly rate?”
7. 7Your work plans in the US22%
   4 of 18 reported interviews
   • “When do you plan to move to the US?”
   • “What will you do for work in the US?”
   • “What are your plans to work in the US?”
8. 8Where you will live in the US22%
   4 of 18 reported interviews
   • “Where will you stay in the US?”
   • “Where will you live in the US?”
   • “Where do you want to live in the US?”
9. 9Spouse's details22%
   4 of 18 reported interviews
   • “What will your spouse do for work in the US?”
   • “Have you been married a long time? No kids yet?”
   • “Does your wife work, and will she keep working in the US?”
10. 10Your research / thesis17%
    3 of 18 reported interviews
    • “What did your master thesis compare?”
    • “What were the findings of your 2021 publication?”
    • “Do you have any publications showing your expertise?”
11. 11Your qualifications and what you filed17%
    3 of 18 reported interviews
    • “What are your greatest professional accomplishments?”
    • “Why are you extraordinary? Tell me what you submitted to USCIS.”
    • “If we need more evidence like awards or publications, can you send it?”
12. 12Your salary17%
    3 of 18 reported interviews
    • “How much do you earn now?”
    • “What salary do you expect?”
    • “How much do you make?”

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