A marriage-based green card interview can feel intimidating even when the marriage is completely real. Many couples spend the days before the interview asking the same questions: Are photos enough? Should we print every bank statement? What if we do not have a joint lease? What if we filed taxes separately? Will the officer ask about the beneficiary’s I-94, F-1, B-2, or prior status? What if there is something complicated in one spouse’s background? Those are normal concerns. But the best way to prepare is not simply to bring the largest possible folder. A better