Hi,
Here is a summary of my recent citizenship interview experience.
My interview was scheduled for around 8.30 A.M. I got there at about 7.35 A.M. (Newark, NJ). There is parking available close by (think it is McKinney or Walnut street). There were about 10 people ahead of me in the line outside. The queue is for security check and I guess one reason for some crowd at times is that special registration is going on. I reached the interview waiting room after the security check and after being checked for identification (driver’s license and the interview letter etc.). On entering the waiting room, I dropped off the interview schedule letter at the window. There were about 10 people in the room.
People were called and taken inside the interview rooms by various INS officers. I was called in at about 8.45 A.M. Basically the interview consisted of a review of the questions in the N400 application almost line by line (if anything had changed from the time of application, the officer noted it in the application – such as employer, trips abroad since the time of application etc.). She also checked the green card and driver’s license. Test in the form verbal response to 10 questions was conducted as well as writing down a sentence that she gave. After that there were a few papers to sign. The interview was conducted in a business like and pleasant manner. The officer only asked for material that the notification letter mentioned I should bring.
After successful completion of the above, the officer informed me that I have passed all the requirements. She said oath is administered at about 4 P.M and that I could come back at around 3 P.M. I was out of the interview room shortly after 9 A.M.
I left the building since I had a long gap and a few errands that I could take care of during the day. I came back at 3 P.M to the waiting room. This time the room was full. People were called in succession to the various windows in the room. It is at this time one surrenders the green card and signs the naturalization certificate. At about 4 P.M, the oath was administered. Some guidelines about how to apply for passports etc. was also provided. Following that, individuals were called and provided their naturalization certificates. The ceremony was over by 4.20 P.M.
That was it. Trust this summary helps those who are waiting for the interview. Wish you good luck.
Here is a summary of my recent citizenship interview experience.
My interview was scheduled for around 8.30 A.M. I got there at about 7.35 A.M. (Newark, NJ). There is parking available close by (think it is McKinney or Walnut street). There were about 10 people ahead of me in the line outside. The queue is for security check and I guess one reason for some crowd at times is that special registration is going on. I reached the interview waiting room after the security check and after being checked for identification (driver’s license and the interview letter etc.). On entering the waiting room, I dropped off the interview schedule letter at the window. There were about 10 people in the room.
People were called and taken inside the interview rooms by various INS officers. I was called in at about 8.45 A.M. Basically the interview consisted of a review of the questions in the N400 application almost line by line (if anything had changed from the time of application, the officer noted it in the application – such as employer, trips abroad since the time of application etc.). She also checked the green card and driver’s license. Test in the form verbal response to 10 questions was conducted as well as writing down a sentence that she gave. After that there were a few papers to sign. The interview was conducted in a business like and pleasant manner. The officer only asked for material that the notification letter mentioned I should bring.
After successful completion of the above, the officer informed me that I have passed all the requirements. She said oath is administered at about 4 P.M and that I could come back at around 3 P.M. I was out of the interview room shortly after 9 A.M.
I left the building since I had a long gap and a few errands that I could take care of during the day. I came back at 3 P.M to the waiting room. This time the room was full. People were called in succession to the various windows in the room. It is at this time one surrenders the green card and signs the naturalization certificate. At about 4 P.M, the oath was administered. Some guidelines about how to apply for passports etc. was also provided. Following that, individuals were called and provided their naturalization certificates. The ceremony was over by 4.20 P.M.
That was it. Trust this summary helps those who are waiting for the interview. Wish you good luck.
