Question 1

Who gets up first, and do either of you use an alarm clock?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 2

What time do you and your spouse usually wake up?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 3

What are your breakfast habits?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 4

What are your coffee preferences?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 5

What does dinner usually look like in your household?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 6

What are your TV watching habits?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 7

What are your favorite TV shows to watch together?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 8

How would you describe your sleep habits?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 9

What brand of toothbrush do you use and where is it stored?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

Question 10

Who showers or bathes first and when?

Accepted Answer

Genuine couples naturally know each other's daily routines, preferences, and habits. USCIS uses daily life questions to check if you actually share a life — not just an address. These questions are hard to memorize from a cheat sheet. With this question, officers pay particular attention to consistent answers about morning routines, work schedules, and bedtimes, and knowledge of each other's food preferences, hobbies, and TV habits. Both spouses may be asked this question separately, so consistent answers are essential.

USCIS Marriage Interview: Daily Life & Habits Questions

Why USCIS asks these questions

What officers look for

Sample questions (10 of 74)

Your interview is too
important to wing it.

USCIS Marriage Interview: Daily Life & Habits Questions

Why USCIS asks these questions

What officers look for

Sample questions (10 of 74)

Your interview is too important to wing it.

Your interview is too
important to wing it.