Hi All
I just came back from Columbus DO in OH. It was a pretty fast interview.
I arrived at the DO at 9:35am, and my interview was scheduled at 10:05am.
There were about 12 people waiting for the interview, and I started talking
with people there just to relax. Some were going over civics test, some were
talking with their lawyers, and some were just trying to relax like myself.
At exactly 10:05am, an IO called out my name and told me to follow him.
I got into a room and sat down. He asked me for my green card, and didn't
ask for any other documents nor passports. I had tons of documents with me.
All unneccesary. He told me to write down my full name on 2 photos.
The IO briefly went over my N-400 application and asked me
'yes or no' questions based on the application. After that, he asked me 6
simple civics questions, and told me to write down, "Today is a sunny day."
Then, he told me to print my name on a couple of documents.
After that, he handed me N-652 form, stating that I passed the tests of
English and U.S history, and government. Also, he marked on the column
where it says, "Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for
approval." The total interview process took about 11 minutes.
My little advice for the interview is as follows:
1) Be there 30 minutes early. 30 minutes of free time would be enough to handle most of unexpected surprises when heading to DO.
2) Please, say "hi or hello" to the IO.
3) Don't exaggerate anything as to why becoming a US citizen if it is asked.
4) Look straight in the eye of the IO when you answer. This is not being rude nor arrogant in the US unlike some other cultures from elsewhere.
5) Be honest.
6) Listen very carefully what your IO is saying and asking.
7) Do whatever your IO wants you to do during the interview.
8) Don't try to talk or explain too long. Be Brief on everything.
8) Thank your IO on the way out.
Good Luck to you all!
docrhee
__________________
PD 07/02/2008
ND 07/08/2008
FP Notice RCD 07/11/2008
FP Done 07/26/2008
Interview Notice RCD 08/08/2008
Interview Done 09/19/2008
Waiting for Oath Letter
I just came back from Columbus DO in OH. It was a pretty fast interview.
I arrived at the DO at 9:35am, and my interview was scheduled at 10:05am.
There were about 12 people waiting for the interview, and I started talking
with people there just to relax. Some were going over civics test, some were
talking with their lawyers, and some were just trying to relax like myself.
At exactly 10:05am, an IO called out my name and told me to follow him.
I got into a room and sat down. He asked me for my green card, and didn't
ask for any other documents nor passports. I had tons of documents with me.
All unneccesary. He told me to write down my full name on 2 photos.
The IO briefly went over my N-400 application and asked me
'yes or no' questions based on the application. After that, he asked me 6
simple civics questions, and told me to write down, "Today is a sunny day."
Then, he told me to print my name on a couple of documents.
After that, he handed me N-652 form, stating that I passed the tests of
English and U.S history, and government. Also, he marked on the column
where it says, "Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for
approval." The total interview process took about 11 minutes.
My little advice for the interview is as follows:
1) Be there 30 minutes early. 30 minutes of free time would be enough to handle most of unexpected surprises when heading to DO.
2) Please, say "hi or hello" to the IO.
3) Don't exaggerate anything as to why becoming a US citizen if it is asked.
4) Look straight in the eye of the IO when you answer. This is not being rude nor arrogant in the US unlike some other cultures from elsewhere.
5) Be honest.
6) Listen very carefully what your IO is saying and asking.
7) Do whatever your IO wants you to do during the interview.
8) Don't try to talk or explain too long. Be Brief on everything.
8) Thank your IO on the way out.
Good Luck to you all!
docrhee
__________________
PD 07/02/2008
ND 07/08/2008
FP Notice RCD 07/11/2008
FP Done 07/26/2008
Interview Notice RCD 08/08/2008
Interview Done 09/19/2008
Waiting for Oath Letter
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