Orlando Interview Experience

[*Robert* 2]

Arrived 15 minutes early for the appointment, which was at 0830. First we went through security which was a pain in the butt. Worse than airport security! After that, was told to take the appointment letter to window 9 which was at the far end of the building in the corner. Waited for 20 minutes and a lady came out and called her name. She went back to her office where she introduced herself. She was nice but very professional. She went over the entire N-400 application form, including when and where each of us was born and our current address. When she got to how many times I've been married, she wanted to see the divorce papers, which my wife gave her, and she went over them very thoroughly. Then she asked if we were still married or separated, and what proof she had that we lived together. She showed her a utility bill I included, the warranty deed to our house, and a letter from my sister in AK addressed to both of us. She then went over every question on the form. After that she signed a piece of paper after raising her hand and swearing that all the information she gave was correct and true.

Then she was given the civics test and was asked the following questions:

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Who signs bills to become laws?

What is one reason the colonists came to America?

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Then she was given the English test. She was handed a piece of paper with three sentences on it, which the IO had checked the second one and had her read aloud.

"Who is the father of our country?"

Then she was given another piece of paper and told to write:

"Washington is the father of our country."

The IO put a check on each paper and added them to our growing stack of paperwork.

After that she signed both her photos, and finally signed the two remaining areas on the N-400 application.

She was then given a N-652, Naturalization Interview Results form. The first box was checked saying she passed the tests, and the B) blank was checked saying “A decision cannot yet be made about your application.” and the IO wrote to the side “Not yet 3 yrs residence approvable on 10/19”. She said that they would mail her Oath Ceremony letter on or around 10/19. Had she already met the 3 yrs residency, they would have had her wait a little longer in the waiting area and given her the Oath Ceremony letter, as I saw them doing with other individuals.

All in all, very painless. I think I was more nervous than my wife was! Will wait for the letter and go back for the Oath Ceremony in the same building.

[antda 13]

Hi Robert,

Congratulations on your wife passing her citizenship interview and thanks for sharing about your experience here on VJ.

Good luck with the rest of her immigration journey too and hope she gets her oath soon after she meets the residency requirements.

Ant

Arrived 15 minutes early for the appointment, which was at 0830. First we went through security which was a pain in the butt. Worse than airport security! After that, was told to take the appointment letter to window 9 which was at the far end of the building in the corner. Waited for 20 minutes and a lady came out and called her name. She went back to her office where she introduced herself. She was nice but very professional. She went over the entire N-400 application form, including when and where each of us was born and our current address. When she got to how many times I've been married, she wanted to see the divorce papers, which my wife gave her, and she went over them very thoroughly. Then she asked if we were still married or separated, and what proof she had that we lived together. She showed her a utility bill I included, the warranty deed to our house, and a letter from my sister in AK addressed to both of us. She then went over every question on the form. After that she signed a piece of paper after raising her hand and swearing that all the information she gave was correct and true.

Then she was given the civics test and was asked the following questions:

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Who signs bills to become laws?

What is one reason the colonists came to America?

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Then she was given the English test. She was handed a piece of paper with three sentences on it, which the IO had checked the second one and had her read aloud.

"Who is the father of our country?"

Then she was given another piece of paper and told to write:

"Washington is the father of our country."

The IO put a check on each paper and added them to our growing stack of paperwork.

After that she signed both her photos, and finally signed the two remaining areas on the N-400 application.

She was then given a N-652, Naturalization Interview Results form. The first box was checked saying she passed the tests, and the B) blank was checked saying “A decision cannot yet be made about your application.” and the IO wrote to the side “Not yet 3 yrs residence approvable on 10/19”. She said that they would mail her Oath Ceremony letter on or around 10/19. Had she already met the 3 yrs residency, they would have had her wait a little longer in the waiting area and given her the Oath Ceremony letter, as I saw them doing with other individuals.

All in all, very painless. I think I was more nervous than my wife was! Will wait for the letter and go back for the Oath Ceremony in the same building.

[satyam 0]

She was then given a N-652, Naturalization Interview Results form. The first box was checked saying she passed the tests, and the B) blank was checked saying “A decision cannot yet be made about your application.” and the IO wrote to the side “Not yet 3 yrs residence approvable on 10/19”. She said that they would mail her Oath Ceremony letter on or around 10/19. Had she already met the 3 yrs residency, they would have had her wait a little longer in the waiting area and given her the Oath Ceremony letter, as I saw them doing with other individuals.

All in all, very painless. I think I was more nervous than my wife was! Will wait for the letter and go back for the Oath Ceremony in the same building.

Hi Robert,

First of all Congratulations to you and Your wife.

It makes me sad thinking that I have to make another trip. I will be 2 Days shy of 3 years Completion and i have to make 600 Mile Drive by taking 2 days off from Work as we plan on staying at a hotel the day before interview as My Appointment is at 9:30 AM

My Wife commented i was lucky to have long week end early in Oct besides Thanks giving & Christmas which are due in Nov and Dec respectively

Edited October 7, 2009 by satyam

[PrinceandPrincess 0]

Arrived 15 minutes early for the appointment, which was at 0830. First we went through security which was a pain in the butt. Worse than airport security! After that, was told to take the appointment letter to window 9 which was at the far end of the building in the corner. Waited for 20 minutes and a lady came out and called her name. She went back to her office where she introduced herself. She was nice but very professional. She went over the entire N-400 application form, including when and where each of us was born and our current address. When she got to how many times I've been married, she wanted to see the divorce papers, which my wife gave her, and she went over them very thoroughly. Then she asked if we were still married or separated, and what proof she had that we lived together. She showed her a utility bill I included, the warranty deed to our house, and a letter from my sister in AK addressed to both of us. She then went over every question on the form. After that she signed a piece of paper after raising her hand and swearing that all the information she gave was correct and true.

Then she was given the civics test and was asked the following questions:

What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President?

Who signs bills to become laws?

What is one reason the colonists came to America?

During the Cold War, what was the main concern of the United States?

Why does the flag have 50 stars?

Then she was given the English test. She was handed a piece of paper with three sentences on it, which the IO had checked the second one and had her read aloud.

"Who is the father of our country?"

Then she was given another piece of paper and told to write:

"Washington is the father of our country."

The IO put a check on each paper and added them to our growing stack of paperwork.

After that she signed both her photos, and finally signed the two remaining areas on the N-400 application.

She was then given a N-652, Naturalization Interview Results form. The first box was checked saying she passed the tests, and the B) blank was checked saying "A decision cannot yet be made about your application." and the IO wrote to the side "Not yet 3 yrs residence approvable on 10/19". She said that they would mail her Oath Ceremony letter on or around 10/19. Had she already met the 3 yrs residency, they would have had her wait a little longer in the waiting area and given her the Oath Ceremony letter, as I saw them doing with other individuals.

All in all, very painless. I think I was more nervous than my wife was! Will wait for the letter and go back for the Oath Ceremony in the same building.

Hi Robert,

Congratulations to you and your wife!

[*Robert* 2]

Thanks, everyone. I will definitely be much happier when we get our Oath Ceremony letter!

[~krakatoa~ 27]

Your wife's immigration journey's almost officially over! Congratulations.

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Congratulations! Great review.

[Mountain Climber 186]

Fantastic news!!! Congrats!!!!

[upstategal 0]

Congratulations

Hope you get the oath soon

[*Robert* 2]

Thanks again! I will be sure to post all about the Oath Ceremony and how that goes!