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pure8heart   0

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When someone goes for a citizenship interview does the IO ask the questions verbally or gives him multiple choice questions on a paper. like If someone asks me what is the bill of rights I might not answer it but if I am asked the same question with four possible choices of answers I might get it right.

jsnearline Proficient

jsnearline   2

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Most of the exam is given verbally. It is not multiple choice. The only part that is not administered verbally is the English writing test.

08/28/2004 Engaged

09/22/2004 I-129F submitted

10/01/2004 I-129F Approved

12/15/2004 K1 Issued

12/30/2004 Arrival in US

02/19/2005 Married

01/30/2006 Conditional Green Card Approved

01/15/2008 Conditions Removed and 10 Year Card Issued

03/28/2009 N-400 mailed to Lockbox

07/17/2009 Interview Denver USCIS office RECOMMENDED FOR APPROVAL

08/28/2009 Naturalization Ceremony - US District Court - Denver, Colorado[/b][/u]

09/04/2009 Applied for passport

09/22/2009 Passport approved and mailed

09/24/2009 Passport received

08/26/2009 Naturalization Certificate and Name Change Petition arrive back from State Department

raymaga Mentor

raymaga   25

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I was asked the questions verbally and had to give my answer.

"THE SHORT STORY"

KURT & RAYMA (K-1 Visa)

Oct. 9/03... I-129F sent to NSC

June 10/04... K-1 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

July 31/04... Entered U.S.

Aug. 28/04... WEDDING DAY!!!!

Aug. 30/04... I-485, I-765 & I-131 sent to Seattle

Dec. 10/04... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport stamped)

Sept. 9/06... I-751 sent to NSC

May 15/07... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Sept. 13/07... N-400 sent to NSC

Aug. 21/08... Interview - PASSED!!!!

Sept. 2/08... Oath Ceremony

Sept. 5/08... Sent in Voter Registration Card

Sept. 9/08... SSA office to change status to "U.S. citizen"

Oct. 8/08... Applied in person for U.S. Passport

Oct. 22/08... U.S. Passport received

DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!! DONE!!!

KAELY (K-2 Visa)

Apr. 6/05... DS-230, Part I faxed to Vancouver Consulate

May 26/05... K-2 Interview - APPROVED!!!!

Sept. 5/05... Entered U.S.

Sept. 7/05... I-485 & I-131 sent to CLB

Feb. 22/06... AOS Interview - APPROVED!!!!! (Passport NOT stamped)

Dec. 4/07... I-751 sent to NSC

May 23/08... 10-Yr. PR Card arrives in the mail

Mar. 22/11.... N-400 sent to AZ

June 27/11..... Interview - PASSED!!!

July 12/11..... Oath Ceremony

We're NOT lawyers.... just your average folks who had to find their own way!!!!! Anything we post here is simply our own opinions/suggestions/experiences and should not be taken as LAW!!!!

jasminelily Proficient

jasminelily   1

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When someone goes for a citizenship interview does the IO ask the questions verbally or gives him multiple choice questions on a paper. like If someone asks me what is the bill of rights I might not answer it but if I am asked the same question with four possible choices of answers I might get it right.

No Multiple Choice. We wish it's that easy. M.C. would create a "bet of luck" problem. Have to give verbal answer that satisfy the IO. :whistle:

N-400

5/29/2010 - USPS Express Mail Out N-400

6/2/2010 - Priority date

6/9/2010 - Check cashed

6/11/2010 - NOA in my mail box

6/17/2010 - Able to see case status "Initial Review"

6/18/2010 - LUD

7/2/2010 - Called mis-information line to put in a service request for STILL HAVEN'T RECEIVED "FP NOTICE"

7/8/2010 - LUD, at 2:32am, received text msg and e-mail for req. for add'l evidence being mailed out on July 6th, believe it's for the FP

7/12/2010 - Received FP notice in mail, scheduled for 8/2/2010

7/15/2010 - Walk in FP

7/22/2010 - Online status changed to "Case sent to local office for interview schedule"

7/27/2010 - Received interview letter for 8/23/2010

8/23/2010 - Passed interview, was informed that next oath date is 9/22/2010 and oath letter will come in the mail

9/3/2010 - Received oath letter in the mail for 9/22/2010

Disclaimer: All comments, advice and information are given out by my kind intention, please use them at your own risk and do not hold me liable or responsible for any inaccuracy.

MsAnn Enthusiast

MsAnn   0

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And hope and pray your IO can speak English fluently in a clear and a precise manner.

That doesn't happen all the time.

I'm actually mildly worried about this! I have a very hard time understanding thick accents... I believe from a touch of hearing loss.

The above is not legal advice.

It is either from research or merely my opinion.

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Krikit Grand Master

Krikit   1,165

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And hope and pray your IO can speak English fluently in a clear and a precise manner.

That doesn't happen all the time.

I'm actually mildly worried about this! I have a very hard time understanding thick accents... I believe from a touch of hearing loss.

Oh great. Something else to worry about. :bonk: I have a hard time navigating thick accents also. My husband is my interpreter. :lol: I don't suppose we're allowed to bring in our "interpreters"?

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Tini27 Enthusiast

Tini27   0

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I'm sorry but am starting to find the posts on this thread quite offensive, I don't know if I'm the only one. I thought this was a forum where immigrants were supposed to find help and support to realize their "American" dream. People have different accents just as they come in different sizes and colors, whether you're an IO or an applicant and I'm actually proud that you ca aspire to be whatever you want in this country as long as you work hard for it.

animated_us_flag.gifN-400 TIMELINE / NYC District Office

03/10/09--------SENT

03/16/09--------NOA priority date

03/24/09--------NOA DATE

04/01/09--------FP notice date

04/14/09--------FP DATE

06/01/09--------IL notice date

07/23/09--------IL DATE -----APPROVED

08/04/09--------Oath --------US CITIZEN

08/04/09--------Applied for passport

08/14/09--------Received passport

queendlee Enthusiast

queendlee   1

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And hope and pray your IO can speak English fluently in a clear and a precise manner.

That doesn't happen all the time.

My interviewer for my AOS had a strong accent and could not speak english fluently, so we had to guess a lot and ask him to repeat a lot. I don't mind, it was just hard to understand... but it's not really a biggie.

I also think a MC choice test would be kinda easy too... I wish we had it, b/c when I get nervous I forget and I get nervous easily!

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Mailed N-400 March 6th via priority certified mail and Rec'd 9th (confirmation by USPS)

NOA rec'd: 3/19/2009 (date 3/16/2009, priority 3/9/2009)

Biometrics rec'd 3/26/2009, appt 4/9/2009

IL: 5/22/09

ID: 07/06/2009

Oath: 07/16/2009

SSN updated: 7/16/2009 (not received yet)

Passport rec'd: 8/15/2009(nat. certif not rec'd yet)

MsAnn Enthusiast

MsAnn   0

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I'm sorry but am starting to find the posts on this thread quite offensive, I don't know if I'm the only one. I thought this was a forum where immigrants were supposed to find help and support to realize their "American" dream. People have different accents just as they come in different sizes and colors, whether you're an IO or an applicant and I'm actually proud that you ca aspire to be whatever you want in this country as long as you work hard for it.

I didn't mean to offend, I'm being honest in discussing my fears/anxiety over this whole process. I'm sorry :unsure:

The above is not legal advice.

It is either from research or merely my opinion.

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Tini27 Enthusiast

Tini27   0

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I'm sorry but am starting to find the posts on this thread quite offensive, I don't know if I'm the only one. I thought this was a forum where immigrants were supposed to find help and support to realize their "American" dream. People have different accents just as they come in different sizes and colors, whether you're an IO or an applicant and I'm actually proud that you ca aspire to be whatever you want in this country as long as you work hard for it.

I didn't mean to offend, I'm being honest in discussing my fears/anxiety over this whole process. I'm sorry :unsure:

Sorry too! I'm sure there was no intention to offend but I think we've gotta be extra careful sometimes. Sorry if I was a little touchy.

animated_us_flag.gifN-400 TIMELINE / NYC District Office

03/10/09--------SENT

03/16/09--------NOA priority date

03/24/09--------NOA DATE

04/01/09--------FP notice date

04/14/09--------FP DATE

06/01/09--------IL notice date

07/23/09--------IL DATE -----APPROVED

08/04/09--------Oath --------US CITIZEN

08/04/09--------Applied for passport

08/14/09--------Received passport

Krikit Grand Master

Krikit   1,165

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I'm sorry but am starting to find the posts on this thread quite offensive, I don't know if I'm the only one. I thought this was a forum where immigrants were supposed to find help and support to realize their "American" dream. People have different accents just as they come in different sizes and colors, whether you're an IO or an applicant and I'm actually proud that you ca aspire to be whatever you want in this country as long as you work hard for it.

Seriously? I'm quite baffled by that. We all have accents. I can't imagine why you think that's offensive. :unsure:

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Flames9_RN Grand Master

Flames9_RN   358

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wow, whats baffling??? majority of us do have accents, same goes for the people conducting the interviews!

The only part that is written,is the sentence you have to write. Mine was "I drink too much coffee." otherwise it is verbal. Just study the 100 questions on the USCIS website, or others that have posted them on here. Those are the questions, its no big secret, they are not trying to fail you. best of luck

Canadians Visiting the USA while undergoing the visa process, my free advice:

1) Always tell the TRUTH. never lie to the POE officer

2) Be confident in ur replies

3) keep ur response short and to the point, don't tell ur life story!!

4) look the POE officer in the eye when speaking to them. They are looking for people lieing and have been trained to find them!

5) Pack light! No job resumes with you

6) Bring ties to Canada (letter from employer when ur expected back at work, lease, etc etc)

7) Always be polite, being rude isn't going to get ya anywhere, and could make things worse!!

8) Have a plan in case u do get denied (be polite) It wont harm ur visa application if ur denied,that is if ur polite and didn't lie! Refer to #1

 
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