westlakeuser
Registered Users (C)
I had interview on 7/19 and happily passed the interview. Here is my experience,
My wife and I had appointment in afternoon, 45 minutes apart. We took Los Angeles St Exit on 101 south made Right turn and immediately there was a Parking on Right Side opposite to Federal Building. The parking is in Los Angeles Mall and price is $16 max, we ended paying the max. Parking is very convenient so worth the premium. Also there are plenty of eating options, Quiznos, Sbarro, Carls Jr. in the mall.
We took advice from the past posts, thanks fellow N-400ians, and entered building 1 hour earlier of appointment time. It took 20 mins to clear the security. We were 45mins early than our appointment time but we were allowed in the waiting area. We went to open window and put our appointment letter in a tray and waited for our name to be called. My wife's name was called before me; her appointment time was after me, since her letter in a tray was before me so it looks like its first come first server once you give your appointment letter.
The IO officer was very courteous and professional. Before taking a seat I was asked to take oath on telling the truth. She asked me to give Green Card, Driver License, Passport and Social Security Card. She gave me civic test which I answered correctly; once you answer all 6 correctly they move to next item. Then asked me to read "Washington is father of our country" and asked to write "Washington was the first president", may be vice versa. She went to whole application and confirmed all the answers. The rapid questions of yes/no were very fast so it is good that you thoroughly go through your application before you arrive. I had one international trip after I submitted N-400 so brought updated application with detail on that trip. I gave her new page but she noted the dates by hand on existing application. I have received letter from Selective Service about not requiring registering for Service but was not asked for it. She confirmed the name and address on the application and told me I have passed the interview, what a relief and joy! IO gave me letter saying I have passed the interview and wait for Oath letter. It took 20mins to go through the interview so it was very fast. One more thing if you have mentioned about traffic ticket then IO will make sure you have paid the fine. While going through the question they will make sure you have paid your taxes and you do not owe to IRS.
My wife and I had appointment in afternoon, 45 minutes apart. We took Los Angeles St Exit on 101 south made Right turn and immediately there was a Parking on Right Side opposite to Federal Building. The parking is in Los Angeles Mall and price is $16 max, we ended paying the max. Parking is very convenient so worth the premium. Also there are plenty of eating options, Quiznos, Sbarro, Carls Jr. in the mall.
We took advice from the past posts, thanks fellow N-400ians, and entered building 1 hour earlier of appointment time. It took 20 mins to clear the security. We were 45mins early than our appointment time but we were allowed in the waiting area. We went to open window and put our appointment letter in a tray and waited for our name to be called. My wife's name was called before me; her appointment time was after me, since her letter in a tray was before me so it looks like its first come first server once you give your appointment letter.
The IO officer was very courteous and professional. Before taking a seat I was asked to take oath on telling the truth. She asked me to give Green Card, Driver License, Passport and Social Security Card. She gave me civic test which I answered correctly; once you answer all 6 correctly they move to next item. Then asked me to read "Washington is father of our country" and asked to write "Washington was the first president", may be vice versa. She went to whole application and confirmed all the answers. The rapid questions of yes/no were very fast so it is good that you thoroughly go through your application before you arrive. I had one international trip after I submitted N-400 so brought updated application with detail on that trip. I gave her new page but she noted the dates by hand on existing application. I have received letter from Selective Service about not requiring registering for Service but was not asked for it. She confirmed the name and address on the application and told me I have passed the interview, what a relief and joy! IO gave me letter saying I have passed the interview and wait for Oath letter. It took 20mins to go through the interview so it was very fast. One more thing if you have mentioned about traffic ticket then IO will make sure you have paid the fine. While going through the question they will make sure you have paid your taxes and you do not owe to IRS.
Interview Date (Passed)