Citizenship interview- what comes next?

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kaashi

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Hi,

I have my interview on Feb 23 in Hartford, CT. I have all the documents they need- green card, driver's license, proof of living in CT, traffic citations, photographs etc. Got the Civics book for the questions. Could someone please write what I am looking at on the interview date? The civics test, the interview. Anything else?

Suppose I pass the test, may I please ask someone what happens next? Will I be given a temporary citizenship certificate the same day or do I have to wait? Does the oath ceremony take place the same day, the next day or some other day? Anything else I should be aware of?

The reason I ask is 1) for my own knowledge, and 2) I have to apply for a Fiance visa after I become a citizen. When could I apply for that? Or do I have to apply to the Post Office and get my US Passport and then apply for the Fiance visa? The clarity on the Fiance thing is more important so I can the lady's family everything honestly. Any input would be appreciated. Thanks so much.
kaashi
 
Search for 'Hartford' so you can see how long its taking there (make sure the check the posting date is sometime recent - within the last 6 months or so to make sure you're looking at current data).
There is no 'temporary' citizenship.
Once you pass your interview, you will be scheduled to take the Oath (Some places administer the Oath on the same day as the interview but I think Hartford schedules an oath for a later date).
Once you have taken the oath, you will be handed your naturalization certificate and you can use that certificate to apply for visas for your prospective wife etc.
 
Temporary Citizenship Certificate - hey, who would have thought of this :D. Maybe a stamp on the I-94 or a sticker on the GC :D.

It's still strange that in most DO's a 3 month N-400 is typical, but it takes twice that to process a Fiancee visa.. Just hang in there.
 
kaashi said:
Hi,

Bottom line is : you are not citizen until you take an oath......Just be careful calling yourself US citizen...AND/OR appearing as you are already US citizen for any official business or gov paperwork before the oath.....However, once you take an oath...then even without any documents...you are USC with full rights and benefits...
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The UK used to do it in the 70s and 80s. Upon becoming a British citizen, a stamp was placed in the new citizen's existing non-British passport indicating that the holder is also a citizen of the UK.
I wonder if they still do it. I doubt it due to EU standardisation.


PerpetualGC said:
Temporary Citizenship Certificate - hey, who would have thought of this :D. Maybe a stamp on the I-94 or a sticker on the GC :D.
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