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April 25, 2025

What if the beneficiary can't speak English fluently during the interview?

Green card applicants with limited English may bring an interpreter to their interview. The interpreter must be fluent in both languages but not certified.

What if the beneficiary can't speak English fluently during the interview?

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Green card applicants who are not fluent in English are permitted to bring an interpreter with them to the green card interview. The interpreter does not have to be certified, but they do need to be fluent in both languages. Additionally, the sponsoring spouse cannot be the interpreter. The government requires interpreters to take an oath and sign a note during the interview.

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What if the beneficiary can't speak English fluently during the interview?

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Green card applicants who are not fluent in English are permitted to bring an interpreter with them to the green card interview. The interpreter does not have to be certified, but they do need to be fluent in both languages. Additionally, the sponsoring spouse cannot be the interpreter. The government requires interpreters to take an oath and sign a note during the interview.

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Maggie Riley
Immigration Lawyer, former Boundless Immigration Law & Policy Analyst

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