Interview Experience -
Hey man how did it go ........ I know you had your interview today. had mine and the IO told me that I should recieved my OL before Spetember 17. Let me know how did yours go.
Here is my Timeline:
Texas (Mesquite)SC / Oklahoma DO
N-400 - Sent 06/14/2008
Received at TSC on 06/17/2008
Check cashed on 06/18/2008
NOA received- 06/26/2008
PD- 06/17/2008
FP-Notice received 06/27/2008
FP - Scheduled on 07/10/2008
FP - Completed on 07/10/2008
IL - Notice Date 07/22/2008
IL - Appointment 08/28/2008
Finished successfully.
Oath Letter ---- ?
Oath Letter ----??
Here is my today's interview experience I wish to share with all of you -
My appointment time today was at 1.45 PM, I was at the venue at 1.30 pm , after verifying my interview document the security people allowed me and I have been asked to drop my Interview letter in the basket placed near a covered window. After keeping the document in the basket I waited for my turn for the interview. Before me, there were 4 people waiting for their turn.
At 2.25 pm , IO came and called me my name though my name is slightly difficult to pronounce, somehow he tried his best to pronounce it correctly, he accompanied me into his room and asked to raise my hand and asked me to tell what ever I am telling is correct and no information is hiding or lying.
Then he asked me to show my Greencard, passport and DL and then asked me to sign on my two photo's which i have sent along with my N 400. Later he has gone through each page of my application. At that I was little worried about my 17 months stay outside US on Re entry permit. He asked me during last 5 years, how many trips you were out of US. I told 5 times, then IO asked what is the reason for you take 5 tripis in 5 years time. I told my job requires travel every year. Then he asked what job you do. I told I am Network Administrator, our office has a branch in other country and I used to go to fix the issues there. Then he has taken a print out page from his computer and asked me to read the english sentence (The sentence is like this - " Today is a beautiful Day" and then asked me write a sentence -
" Man is a social animal " and he told me to sign the page and he told me that he is going to ask Civics questions - Following questions were asked
a) How many stars are there on our Flag.
b) Who is the US president Today.
c) Who is the First president of USA.
d) What is the name of the President's official home.
e) name the ship that brought the pilgrims to america.
Later, he signed a document and told you passed the test and you will getting oath letter soon, be prepare for the oath. If possible bring your family members and a camera for the oath to take photographs.
Finally he asked .if you have any questions, you can ask. Then I asked him when is likely the oath date. IO told he is not sure may be next month.
I said thanks.
Before leaving his room, he asked after becoming US citizen, are you interested to work for INS as a Network Administrator? We are looking for experienced people for the job. I said, it my pleasure.
Happily I came out of interview and all the tensions and apprehensions gone.
Finally, I thank all of you from bottom of my heart with all your suggestions, experience, guidance things have been easy right from the day 1 till this day.
I once again this forum and really doing a great service to all who are going through this process.
I remain.
Narayana7