Civics questions and English sentences

[manifest_destiny_tx 0]

Hi,

I was wondering what exactly to study for the interview. My general impression from this site and other places is that the USCIS will pretty much stick to the 96 civics questions that are in the Guide to Naturalization (M-476), the longer document (M-638) and the Flash cards (M-623) that can be downloaded from their site. Even though the questions are referred to as examples, I have not heard anyone complain that they got entirely different questions (I guess the USCIS just wants to be free to rephrase them).

Similar question about the English sentences: Has anybody gotten really difficult words or sentences?

Do I need to study more than what is in the documents I mentioned above in order to pass?

[warlord 73]

If you downloaded the expample questions those are the questions you will be asked from that list. You at this time don't need to study anything outiside of that. The sentace is pretty basic. I think mine was "I am going to my sisters house" or something stupid like that...

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http://www.thedenverchannel.com/7newsinves...499/detail.html

This may amuse.

[warlord 73]

Yep a friend showed me that last week. My interview letter had spelling mistakes in it as well. Not to mention the Tax form they said I could get from the IRS was also wrong and outdated...

[manifest_destiny_tx 0]

Yep a friend showed me that last week. My interview letter had spelling mistakes in it as well. Not to mention the Tax form they said I could get from the IRS was also wrong and outdated...

Do you mean the form IRS-1722 that they mention on their list that comes with the letter? Am I right understanding that tax transcripts are okay?

[warlord 73]

No you'll get an interview letter which will state what you will need to bring to the interview etc. I didn't have records for my past 3 years of tax (I think I only had 2 and must have lost the other record), so I just called up the IRS and asked them for the IRS-1722 form. They said that form no longer exists, but they knew what I needed and sent them.

I also wasn't sure and ordered them online as well, so I got 2 sets of Tax history records. I wasn't even asked to show them in the interview at all. Just get them sent to you, doesn't take more then a few days and then you will have them just in case...

[manifest_destiny_tx 0]

No you'll get an interview letter which will state what you will need to bring to the interview etc. I didn't have records for my past 3 years of tax (I think I only had 2 and must have lost the other record), so I just called up the IRS and asked them for the IRS-1722 form. They said that form no longer exists, but they knew what I needed and sent them.

I also wasn't sure and ordered them online as well, so I got 2 sets of Tax history records. I wasn't even asked to show them in the interview at all. Just get them sent to you, doesn't take more then a few days and then you will have them just in case...

Yes, I have received the interview letter a while ago. It was my understanding that by "IRS Form 1722" they mean tax transcripts. (Transcripts are a one or two page summary of a tax return that you can order from the IRS by fax or by phone. They are described here: http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq1-6.html. They say "Tax Return Listing" on top of each page.) I have tax transcripts of the last three years for my wife and myself as "married filing joint". I also have a copy of the tax return forms we filed from the place that did our taxes.

Short version: If by "IRS Form 1722" they mean something different from tax return transcripts, please tell me. From what you said it seems like you received tax transcripts.

Thank you!

[warlord 73]

It's the same thing, you're fine. USCIS just never updated their interview letters to say the current IRS name for their forms are that was all. IRS changed the name of what they were called "IRS Form 1722" is now called by another name if you contact the IRS. That's it, just going along with the spelling mistakes on the form, it's just another thing they now have incorrect on their interview letter...

[Sweetgirl 0]

Hi,

I was wondering what exactly to study for the interview. My general impression from this site and other places is that the USCIS will pretty much stick to the 96 civics questions that are in the Guide to Naturalization (M-476), the longer document (M-638) and the Flash cards (M-623) that can be downloaded from their site. Even though the questions are referred to as examples, I have not heard anyone complain that they got entirely different questions (I guess the USCIS just wants to be free to rephrase them).

Similar question about the English sentences: Has anybody gotten really difficult words or sentences?

Do I need to study more than what is in the documents I mentioned above in order to pass?

HI!

When i went to take my fingerprints to the INS ,the lady gave me a Learn About the United States : Quick Civics Lessons book + Audio CD inside the book.

Its a very nice,interesting book. M-638.Has 96 questions and there is a short ansd then detailed explanation after the each question below, plus there ia a mini dictionary at the end of the book.

So,i guess that would be enough to study?

Best Wishes

[warlord 73]

Yep thats the questions that you can get earlier off the net too if you wish. They will pick 10 questions from that book you have so that's all you need to study is those 96 or so questions and know them all...

[Completely 3]

Hi,

I was wondering what exactly to study for the interview. My general impression from this site and other places is that the USCIS will pretty much stick to the 96 civics questions that are in the Guide to Naturalization (M-476), the longer document (M-638) and the Flash cards (M-623) that can be downloaded from their site. Even though the questions are referred to as examples, I have not heard anyone complain that they got entirely different questions (I guess the USCIS just wants to be free to rephrase them).

Similar question about the English sentences: Has anybody gotten really difficult words or sentences?

Do I need to study more than what is in the documents I mentioned above in order to pass?

The officer asked me 5 questions:

flag-color

president

colonies

amendment

constitution

He told me to write this sentence in a piece of paper:

"I will go to Supermarket to buy groceries.."

Just read the flash card several times.. The officer just basically testing your communication skills..by asking the civic question.. you will pass this test believe me.. If you failed they will give a paper that tells you to retake the civic test only..

I had one Iranian Lady beside me during the interview, she did retake the verbal test. because she failed the first time.. why? (She write her own sentence..she did not understand what the officer told her.. She taught he told her to write her own sentence..

Just be attentive and you will be fine..

[viktoria 0]

Hi,

I was wondering what exactly to study for the interview. My general impression from this site and other places is that the USCIS will pretty much stick to the 96 civics questions that are in the Guide to Naturalization (M-476), the longer document (M-638) and the Flash cards (M-623) that can be downloaded from their site. Even though the questions are referred to as examples, I have not heard anyone complain that they got entirely different questions (I guess the USCIS just wants to be free to rephrase them).

Similar question about the English sentences: Has anybody gotten really difficult words or sentences?

Do I need to study more than what is in the documents I mentioned above in order to pass?

The officer asked me 5 questions:

flag-color

president

colonies

amendment

constitution

He told me to write this sentence in a piece of paper:

"I will go to Supermarket to buy groceries.."

Just read the flash card several times.. The officer just basically testing your communication skills..by asking the civic question.. you will pass this test believe me.. If you failed they will give a paper that tells you to retake the civic test only..

I had one Iranian Lady beside me during the interview, she did retake the verbal test. because she failed the first time.. why? (She write her own sentence..she did not understand what the officer told her.. She taught he told her to write her own sentence..

Just be attentive and you will be fine..

Study the 96 questions and the example sentance and u will be fine

My sentance was

Many people have died for freedom

Questions-answers

Colors on the flag

President today

Constitution adopted -1787

Who is Martin Luther King , Jr - A civil rights leader

Who was the president during the Civil War

I can`t remember the last questions

[Completely 3]

Hi,

I was wondering what exactly to study for the interview. My general impression from this site and other places is that the USCIS will pretty much stick to the 96 civics questions that are in the Guide to Naturalization (M-476), the longer document (M-638) and the Flash cards (M-623) that can be downloaded from their site. Even though the questions are referred to as examples, I have not heard anyone complain that they got entirely different questions (I guess the USCIS just wants to be free to rephrase them).

Similar question about the English sentences: Has anybody gotten really difficult words or sentences?

Do I need to study more than what is in the documents I mentioned above in order to pass?

Spend 15 minutes a day taking the Naturalization Self Test and this will help you remember quickly.

http://www.uscis.gov/portal/site/uscis/men...0004718190aRCRD

What is in there is the actual question that the officer will ask you.. Dont worry.. the questions are very basic.. They will just pick 5-10 questions out of 96..

Edited September 1, 2008 by Completely