A foreign-born person who intends to marry a U.S. citizen may be eligible to come to the U.S. for the wedding, using a K-1 or visa, if he or she also meets the criteria described here.
The purpose of the asylum interview is for a U.S. immigration official to hear your story in person, assess your credibility (whether you’re telling the truth), and decide whether you merit protection under U.S. immigration law.