Atlanta Interview Experience

[CocoG 5]

I submitted my citizenship application at the end of January 2017 with  my 10 year green card about to expire at the end of June 2017.  My citizenship interview  was scheduled for 12:30 pm today. I was surprised  that my appointment was scheduled for a Saturday.  I arrived at the Atlanta USCIS office 12 noon and cleared security. I was  then directed to the 3rd floor where I was given a ticket with a number and instructed on where to sit. My number was called by the immigration officer at approximately 1:05 pm. My officer  was a middle age lady Black female with a serious,  but professional demeanor.  She asked for my interview letter and ticket number. Upon entering the room I remained standing from reading other posts. The officer  instructed me to remain standing and  to but my belongings on a chair.  She then asked me to raise my right hand and swore me in. The officer had my  immigration file opened on the table in front of her and asked me for my green card and driver's license. I told her that my green card was about to expire so I went to USCIS  and received a stamp in my passport and my green card was taken from me by USCIS. The officer had me sign a "Record of Sworn Statement (Missing PRC)". The officer later said I would need to bring this form to the Oath Ceremony since I would not have a green card to turn in.

 

After completing the form , I was photographed and my index fingers were finger printed. The officer then reviewed each question on the application form. I was divorced twice and apparently omitted to add a separate piece of paper with my first husband's information. The officer had me complete a form with my first husband's information.  I for the life of me could not recall his year of birth, but it did not seem to matter. The officer  then handed me a piece of paper with a list of written  statements and asked me to read the statement on  line 1. which was "what month is Columbus Day in?".   She then handed the paper to me and asked me to write "Columbus Day is in October". I was then given the Civic Test and was asked the following questions:

1. Name one branch or part of the government?
2. What did the Declaration of Independence do?
3. We elect a US senator for how many years?
4. If both the President and Vice President can no longer serve, who becomes President?
5. What does the President's Cabinet's Cabinet do?
6. How many justices are on the Supreme Court?

The officer then had me sign some paperwork and handed me a piece of paper entitled "Naturalization Interview Results" with "You passed the English and US History and government tests checked and Congratulation! Your application is recommended for approval. The officer then said you should be notified of your oath ceremony date in 4 to 6 weeks.  The officer gave me the Record of Sworn Statement (PRC) form to submit at the oath ceremony. I left the office at 1:45 pm.

 

Today I am one step closer to the end of my Visa Journey and I could not have done so without the invaluable information obtained from this site. Thank you to all of you who take time to share and answer questions and offer assistance. You Rock!!!

 

 

[bob72601 13]

A hearty Congratulations! We will soon be at that step. Hope our green card gets renewed first, but we will still send in the N-400 mid November.