Journey Over
Hi all,
Well, interview was today and all went well!
Arrived at 12.25pm at the Mount Laurel, NJ Office for a 12.55pm appt. Ample parking and very easy to find.
Handed in appointment letter and sat down to wait. At 12.55pm promptly I was called in (before my husband). The Officer was very nice. He had me stand for the oath to tell the truth. He asked me for my GC, DL and passport. Went through section by section of my application, very quickly. Asked me about a previous marriage, whether both of my kids were fathered by my husband. Didn't ask for any other documents. Said he wasn't interested in the speeding ticket.
Apologized for me having to do the English test (Im from the UK). He asked me to read the sentence "Who can vote?"
Asked me to write "Citizens can vote"
Questions for the Civics Test were if I remember rightly:
What group of people were taken to America to be sold as slaves?
Why did the Colonists fight the British?
Name of the VP?
How many Justices on the Supreme Court?
Who makes laws?
What Territory did the US purchase from the French?
He filled out a paper to say I had passed, then gave me an appt for the oath at 3.15pm
I was out by 1.05pm. Husband was called in at 1.15pm, he was out in similarly short fashion. He was quizzed on my previous marriage - he had a copy of my divorce decree absolute, that was fine. Hubby said they checked my app with his app, to make sure everything cross referenced.
Came back at 2.45pm for the oath. At 3.15pm the ceremony was very efficient but moving. The staff were all great, very kind and enthusiastic. I had a lump in my throat. We were all done by 3.45pm.
I can't believe it. We are all done. The endless hoop jumping culminates in a very pleasant way. I wish our whole journey had been as well executed as the citizenship interview and oath.
I'm going to get appts for the passport tomorrow.
Sending appointment vibes and good luck vibes to everyone still in the process. Keep the faith and may all your troubles be little ones.
