Interview Experience

[Paatay Khan 16]

Hello my fellow VJers,

 

I had my interview on 6/17. I applied under the 5-year rule and my interview was held at Long Island NY field office. 

Arrived exactly 30 minutes prior to the time of the appointment. There were not many people that day so I was called in just 5 mins after what the time was stamped on the letter. An elderly lady announced my name, though she butchered it, I stood up and followed her to the back of the building in to a cubicle. After being sworn in, she asked me to have a seat. Took my both thumb impressions and asked me to look in to the camera for a photo. Confirmed my name, d.o.b and address. With a serious face, asked for my passport and green card. Skimmed thru my passport and asked about my foreign travel history and if I traveled abroad after I submitting my N400 app. I filed paper app although interestingly, it was converted into online app.

Then opened up a thick file and began asking about my marital status and a little bit about my divorce. She asked me if I had ever overstayed my visa to which I replied, Yes. She didn't seem to like that, and asked me if I was placed in removal proceeding and saw a judge for that. I said no, I was never in removal proceedings thus never went in front of a judge. She then admonished me that, you cannot violate your visa terms/conditions and go around the laws of this country with that serious face, again. She asked if I had been filing/paying my taxes on time to which I replied, Yes.

Then she went on with the Yes/No questions but before that, she asked me if I understood all the questions clearly and all the info entered on the app was true to my knowledge and understanding. I said yes, because I had filled out the app myself and knew each and every answer/info. I was confident, sat upright and made proper eye contact while answering all questions that were asked because I had nothing to hide or lie about.

Then she said she was going to conduct the civic test. Asked me 6 questions and I answered all of them correctly, to which she said, 'you have come prepared'. She was typing my answers into the computer. And then went on to English reading and writing portion. After that, she had me sign two things. I believe one was the oath of allegiance and the other was my basic info like name, d.o.b, address, marital status etc. She then printed out a paper N652 stating that I had passed my interview and was being recommended for approval. She told me you will get a letter in the mail about when and where to go for your naturalization ceremony. 

I was overwhelmed with joy when upon hearing that. My glee had no limits. I exhaled my breath of satisfaction and thanked her for her time. She escorted me out towards the exit.

 

I wish everyone on here all the best with their journey. Godspeed!

 

 

 

[Crazy Cat 41,846]

Congratulations, Sam......

[USS_Voyager 1,972]

43 minutes ago, Sam Mirza said:

I was overwhelmed with joy when upon hearing that. My glee had no limits. I exhaled my breath of satisfaction and thanked her for her time.

That feeling is quite special and that is something only a naturalized citizen can experience. Quite unique!

 

Congratulations Sir. Please vote in 2020!

[Paatay Khan 16]

4 hours ago, missileman said:

Congratulations, Sam......

Thanks!

4 hours ago, USS_Voyager said:

That feeling is quite special and that is something only a naturalized citizen can experience. Quite unique!

 

Congratulations Sir. Please vote in 2020!

Thanks Sir. Will do.