my experience on N 400 Interview, Houston - TX

[nanggroe 1]

I started my N 400 application with a case of a mistake on my greencard. The resident since date on my greencard was not correct. The correct date is 11.02.07 but it printed as 01.10.07 on the greencard.

Here's the link where I tried to get VJ'ers opinions on how to proceed with it:http://www.visajourn...ic/267283-help/

I decided to apply without making correction. I noted on my application that there was a mistake on my greencard regarding the date becoming LPR. I attached a copy of my 2 years greencard and a copy of RoC approval letter, both showing the right date of becoming LPR. That's all.

I got my bio letter and went on a walk-in bio with the greencard without any question being asked about the mistake. And then, the baby was coming the same day as the interview letter.

Two days before the interview, I went to get my newborn birth certificate. I got a feeling that IO will asked for it later.

And here's my story...

Hubby, baby daughter, and I arrived at USCIS parking lot at 7:30 am (interview scheduled for 8:00 am) in unusual freezing morning in Houston. We passed security check then went to the Citizenship waiting room. I left my interview letter at the window (they have a tray for it) and wait for my name to be called.

While waiting, I saw some applicants get back to wait in the waiting room after being interviewed. After awhile, an IO came and called their names and gave each of them a letter. (I thought it was the decision letter whether you're approved or not)

Around 8:10 am, IO Boniet called my name and walked me to her office. She started the interview by taking me under oath, then asked for my greencard, driver license, and passport. And again, no question being asked about the mistake on the greencard. As of my part, I have mentioned it on my application and didn't feel any necessity to bring it up to the IO again.

Next thing was the civil test.

1. Who signs bills to become laws?

2. What is one right or freedom from the First Amendment?

3. There are four amendments to the Constitution about who can vote. Describe one of them.

4. If the president can no longer serve, who becomes president?

5. Who is the Commander in Chief of the military?

6. What is the supreme law of the land?

English test.

read: "Which state has the most people?"

write: "California has the most people."

Then she went with my N-400 form, and asked where my Hubby was. I told her that he was in the waiting room with my 1 month old daughter. At this point, she wasn't as formal as she was during the oath and test anymore, she congrats me for the baby. Then, we went line by line with the application, name, birth date, country of birth, and so on. When we got to the child part, she added my 1 month to the list and asked for a copy of her birth certificate. (Fortunately I was well prepared for this) I gave her a copy.

After that, she asked me to sign the form twice and then sign my 2 photographs with my new signature (I am changing my name). This time, I really was not prepared. "I never thought that I need a new signature??" She smiled, "You haven't think of it? Well, you change your name. Now you got to get one or you can keep it the same, but you got to decide QUICK!" (She was joking and not joking).

Finally, she said she recommend me for approval and said that she will walk me to the waiting room. She asked me to wait there for the oath ceremony paperwork. The ceremony will be held on Tuesday, Jan 12. (So that's what the letter that the IO gave to the interviewed applicants was)

So, I went back to the waiting room and waited for awhile and received my oath letter, then walked out of the USCIS building before 9:00 am. It was still freezing outside!!!!

[OBX 51]

Congratulations and thanks for sharing your experience!

[bonnerbonner 6]

Congratulations Nanggroe!!! I am so happy for u.

[safroot 1]

Congratulations nanggroe, thanks for sharing your interview experience

[Sand 5]

Congratulations!!

[haffu4u 2]

My N-400 timeline for houston office, they placed me in line for interview, wanted to see if any of you guyz know how long it will take.

01/25/2015: Application was sent.
01/26/2015: Application was received.

01/29/2015: check was cashed.
02/06/2015: Letter received "Application has been received" & Noticed Date.
02/12/2015: Letter received for Biometrics.
02/25/2015: BIometrics done

02/27/2015: Online status changed to "In Line for Interview".

[TBoneTX 45,299]

Congratulations on your pending interview. This thread is 4 years old, and no participant has logged on to VisaJourney for a long time. There are other Houston threads in this forum that you can read, to get an idea.

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