I passed the interview today!
I am very happy to announce that I passed the naturalization (marriage-based) interview today.
I parked in the Los Angeles Mall parking structure which is right across from the USCIS building for $13.20. I waited in line outside the building lugging my huge briefcase full of documents for at least 30 minutes. I was a bit embarrassed because I was the only one with that huge luggage. I arrived in the waiting area at 1:55 pm. The waiting area was full. Family members were told to go down to the lobby because there was no room. Some 25 applicants were sent to the 4th floor for their interview. My appointment was at 2:15 pm but was not called in until 3:25 pm.
My interviewing officer was very thorough, going over each item carefully, and taking notes on a piece of paper and updating the computer. He was very nice the whole time though. It took a total of 30 minutes from the time I was called in to the time I was shown the door.
I was asked nine civic questions from the 96 question-and-answer which I answered correctly. I wrote a sentence that he spoke and then read a printed sentence.
He asked for additional proof that my wife and I are still living together. I gave him a document from the DMV, our joint bank statements, and our property tax bill. He made copies of them and gave me back the originals. He also went over our daughter's birth certificate.
I asked him if he knows if I would be joining the December 19 oath ceremony but he said he does not know. He told me to expect for the letter for the oath in the mail in 3 weeks. I thanked him and wished him a good night as I was going out the door.
That's it!
I'd like to thank this forum: it's owner, moderators, and the members who tirelessly contributed to my knowledge in preparing for one of the biggest and most important interviews of my life. Thank you very much!
