The Stokes interview is meant to alleviate any concerns the immigration agency may have about the marriage. Because of the agency’s fears about marriage fraud, many innocent couples get caught up in a Stokes Interview. Both the US citizen and the foreign national spouse must attend the Stokes interview. Normally, the immigration official will invite the couple back to a small room where he or she will instruct the couple on the purpose of the interview. The immigration official will also begin videotaping the couple.