From San Francisco With Smiles!

[bonnerbonner 6]

Franklocks, you didnt send in any utility bills or bank statements?

[Jolibee76 1]

Congrats!!! Thanks for sharing

[aleful 1,905]

Hi Folks,

Thank God for travelling mercies. I had to travel a total of about 12hours to and fro to attend my interview. All went well. Interviewed with one of the nicest IOs, down-to-earth and very friendly. My interview was scheduled at midday pacific time the Sansome office in San Francisco. Got there 15 minutes to time and checked in and was given passport forms by the receptionist.Geez! was that a good sign? Time will tell.lol! I was asked to have a seat in section C. This section was virtually empty. It took some 5 minutes or so to be called for the interview. Indeed, the IO came out from his office to lead me back to his office. Whiles on the way, he asked about my wife and I said she was outside in the car. I told him she did not come in because the appointment letter did not encourage applicants bringing in others. I requested to produce my wife in the next second but he laughed it off.

IN THE OFFICE:

He swore me in and asked me to take my seat. he took me through my form N-400(submitted.)After he had satisfied himself with my submissions in relation to form N-400, he proceeded to ask the following questions(the are not in order) for the history test;

1. What is the name of the national anthem?

2. Why does the flag have 50 stars?

3. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

4. What ocean is on the East Coast of the United States?

5. When must all men register for selective service?

6. How old do citizens have to be to vote for President?

For the English test, he asked me to read;

"Which state is the largest?"

and was asked to write "Alaska is the largest state."

He told me I had passed and congratulated me and asked if I had any documents for him. I gave him everything I had already submitted with my previous application. Interestingly, he told me he had all those docs already except my teacher credentialing renewal notice. He took a copy of it, and the story ended. He gave me N-652, Naturalization Interview Results notice. His last name was on it and checked marks indicating I have passed the tests of English and U.S history and government. Below the notice, was also a checked portion which read "Congratulations! Your application has been recommended for approval. At this time, it appears that you have established your eligibility for naturalization. If final approval is granted, you will be notified when and where to report for the Oath Ceremony."

Well, he confided in me that I will recieve my notice for the oath ceremony soon. So folks, this is my story. I hope this might help others. My application is based on 3-year marriage. Thanks to VJ contributors. Your valuable input on this thread has been very very helpful. I am grateful. Long live VJ!

CONGRATS!

you got it easy on the questions. My interview is next Wednesday in Miami. I hope I get all the easy ones, too.

[masterpiece 2]

Okay! Okay!! so i love my Baby-back Ribs (yes..Prime!) and refused to break my nibbling motions to be out here to shout......

..........C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!!!!

We go wash am ohhhh!!!!!! Oops i forgot..you are in the west coast...Argh! Anyway i could still send a cousin or two to represent me.

So the belated congratulatory message comes after my posting about your migraines? Life...one moment you are celebrating passing interview, the next its headache time. Say when do we pause to smell the roses, huh?

[franklocks 0]

haaaa! Thanx masterpiece. I hope if your cousins will not come empty-handed.lol! Anyways, you are right. "Life is one big road with lots of signs." I appreciate your compliments. Thanx again.

Okay! Okay!! so i love my Baby-back Ribs (yes..Prime!) and refused to break my nibbling motions to be out here to shout......

..........C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S!!!!!!

We go wash am ohhhh!!!!!! Oops i forgot..you are in the west coast...Argh! Anyway i could still send a cousin or two to represent me.

So the belated congratulatory message comes after my posting about your migraines? Life...one moment you are celebrating passing interview, the next its headache time. Say when do we pause to smell the roses, huh?