Here is my interview experience
My appointment was 9:00 am and I reached Newark office around 7:40am. Went through security and reached 14th floor. Dropped the interview letter at the window and waited to be called. IO called my name at 8:30 am (IO made a comment "why you came so early" but he said that's ok).
Officer went through "tell the truth stuff...". He started reviewing my N-400 form and went through
Any trips - I said yes and I volunteer to provide addition sheet but IO said don't need
Still married - Yes
How many children - Answered
Do you owe any taxes - Said no and volunteer to provide transcripts but IO said don't need
Any membership - Said no
Do you support the Constitution - Yes
Willing to take full Oath - Yes
Will you bear the arms for the country - Yes
Asked me to sign the form
Reading test with when is Columbus Day celebrated.
Writing test "Columbus day is in October"
Civic test
1. What did the declaration of independence do?
2. Name one branch or part of the government?
3. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
4. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
5. What does the President's cabinet do?
Forgot 6 question
I answered first 6 correctly. The IO stopped and gave me the letter said congratulation, you passed the exam and I am recommending you for citizenship. IO asked me to wait to be called for Oath. Around 11:00 am they called and took me to 15th floor. One thing I realized that 14th floor was having few people compare to 15th floor where as over crowded. Not sure why they are giving 14th floor for some people.
Called my name and asked me to sign the certificate and took my GC. After few minutes they took us to a different room for Oath.
After some intro they gave us Oath and called names of individuals to give certificate. I was out before 12:00 noon.
I carried following documents
Basic Documents
Original current passport - Didn't ask
Original expired passport - Didn't ask
Original Green Card - Didn't ask
Original Interview letter - Didn't ask
Original yellow letter - Didn't ask
Original NJ Driver's license - Didn't ask
Original Social Security Card - Didn't ask
N400 copy submitted to USCIS - Didn't ask
Additional trips - Didn't ask
Address proof
Rental lease - Didn't ask
Bank statements - Didn't ask
Credit card statements - Didn't ask
SS Statement - Didn't ask
AR-11 Forms - Didn't ask
Tax
Tax transcripts - Didn't ask
Tax account transcripts - Didn't ask
Marriage & Birth
Original marriage certificate - Didn't ask
Original birth certificate - asked and took a copy
Kids birth certificates - Didn't ask
Employment
Original Employment letter - Didn't ask
Original paystubs - Didn't ask
Original W-2s - Didn't ask
Went to Socical security office at 10th flr to update citizenship status. Came home and applied for Passport.
Entire experience was pleasant.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone on this forum. You guys are extremely helpful. Feel free to reach me and I will be happy to answer your queries.
Thanks
My appointment was 9:00 am and I reached Newark office around 7:40am. Went through security and reached 14th floor. Dropped the interview letter at the window and waited to be called. IO called my name at 8:30 am (IO made a comment "why you came so early" but he said that's ok).
Officer went through "tell the truth stuff...". He started reviewing my N-400 form and went through
Any trips - I said yes and I volunteer to provide addition sheet but IO said don't need
Still married - Yes
How many children - Answered
Do you owe any taxes - Said no and volunteer to provide transcripts but IO said don't need
Any membership - Said no
Do you support the Constitution - Yes
Willing to take full Oath - Yes
Will you bear the arms for the country - Yes
Asked me to sign the form
Reading test with when is Columbus Day celebrated.
Writing test "Columbus day is in October"
Civic test
1. What did the declaration of independence do?
2. Name one branch or part of the government?
3. We elect a U.S. Senator for how many years?
4. If both the President and the Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
5. What does the President's cabinet do?
Forgot 6 question
I answered first 6 correctly. The IO stopped and gave me the letter said congratulation, you passed the exam and I am recommending you for citizenship. IO asked me to wait to be called for Oath. Around 11:00 am they called and took me to 15th floor. One thing I realized that 14th floor was having few people compare to 15th floor where as over crowded. Not sure why they are giving 14th floor for some people.
Called my name and asked me to sign the certificate and took my GC. After few minutes they took us to a different room for Oath.
After some intro they gave us Oath and called names of individuals to give certificate. I was out before 12:00 noon.
I carried following documents
Basic Documents
Original current passport - Didn't ask
Original expired passport - Didn't ask
Original Green Card - Didn't ask
Original Interview letter - Didn't ask
Original yellow letter - Didn't ask
Original NJ Driver's license - Didn't ask
Original Social Security Card - Didn't ask
N400 copy submitted to USCIS - Didn't ask
Additional trips - Didn't ask
Address proof
Rental lease - Didn't ask
Bank statements - Didn't ask
Credit card statements - Didn't ask
SS Statement - Didn't ask
AR-11 Forms - Didn't ask
Tax
Tax transcripts - Didn't ask
Tax account transcripts - Didn't ask
Marriage & Birth
Original marriage certificate - Didn't ask
Original birth certificate - asked and took a copy
Kids birth certificates - Didn't ask
Employment
Original Employment letter - Didn't ask
Original paystubs - Didn't ask
Original W-2s - Didn't ask
Went to Socical security office at 10th flr to update citizenship status. Came home and applied for Passport.
Entire experience was pleasant.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank everyone on this forum. You guys are extremely helpful. Feel free to reach me and I will be happy to answer your queries.
Thanks
I had the same Civics questions today 