N-400 Dec 2019 Filers

[MariaRo 4]

I have a question. If I applied on the basis of being married to a US citizen for 3 years, do I need to bring my spouse to the interview? Also, I have a question do I need to bring a letter from the police about a clean record if we both have a clean record?

[Just Paul 4,595]

2 minutes ago, MariaRo said:

If I applied on the basis of being married to a US citizen for 3 years, do I need to bring my spouse to the interview?

You should follow the instructions in your interview letter.

2 minutes ago, MariaRo said:

do I need to bring a letter from the police about a clean record if we both have a clean record?

No but you do need to answer the "criminal" question on the N-400.

 

The form instructions are very clear on what to submit for a 3 year N-400.

 

Consider updating your profile / timeline on this site so you can get answers based on your circumstance.  If you were a K1 and AOS'ed your spouse may not be needed for the interview - but always follow what is in the letter.

[ckibs 52]

I forgot to update in here - I received a letter from the USCIS about 2 weeks ago - My Citizenship interview is scheduled for November 12 😊

[Unidentified 2,930]

4 minutes ago, ckibs said:

I forgot to update in here - I received a letter from the USCIS about 2 weeks ago - My Citizenship interview is scheduled for November 12 😊

Good luck!  

[Georgia16 2,858]

26 minutes ago, ckibs said:

I forgot to update in here - I received a letter from the USCIS about 2 weeks ago - My Citizenship interview is scheduled for November 12 😊

Held og lykke! 😊 (Good luck)

[ckibs 52]

7 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

Held og lykke! 😊 (Good luck)

Tusinde tak! 😊 It sucks that I'm not allowed to bring my husband with me tho 

Edited October 25, 2020 by ckibs
Misspelled

[Georgia16 2,858]

38 minutes ago, ckibs said:

Tusinde tak! 😊 It sucks that I'm not allowed to bring my husband with me tho 

Mine was allowed in with me even though it said on the N-400 he wasn’t. But I had a pending I-751 and combo interview (only one question from I-751 so hardly combo) 

[ckibs 52]

5 minutes ago, Georgia16 said:

Mine was allowed in with me even though it said on the N-400 he wasn’t. But I had a pending I-751 and combo interview (only one question from I-751 so hardly combo) 

When was this? Because it's basically stating in the letter that due to COVID only translators and attorneys are allowed to come with 

[Georgia16 2,858]

6 minutes ago, ckibs said:

When was this? Because it's basically stating in the letter that due to COVID only translators and attorneys are allowed to come with 

Yes our letter said that too. But everyone at our office had their spouse with them. Mine was in August. But could be my office in KC just let them in. Some are more strict with it others not so much. We had to wear mask of course. 

[Amadia 711]

Sorry I have been scarce lately as so many things have been going on with me. I found out I'm pregnant and my "morning sickness" has been terrible so sitting behind a laptop was not on my to-do list  

FYI - I also unlocked the spreadsheet so happy editing!!!

 

I attended my interview yesterday and was approved! I arrived at 8:55am as my appointment was at 9:10am. There was a small line with social distancing outside the main entrance of the building. The officer looked through the door and motioned at each person to step up when the doorway was cleared. I was finally checked in at 9:11am and then had to sit in the main waiting area which had limited seating based on them blocking off 4 chairs with caution tape in each row. There were only 8 of us waiting. 

After sitting for 2-3 mins, an officer came and called numbers. A lady who arrived after I did ended up getting called before me. It was a short wait as I was called after 5 mins.

I was led down a hallway by a very friendly official where we then got to his office and I was sworn in before sitting down, then the civics portion began.

He asked:

1. What are 2 parts of Congress?

2. What is the supreme law of the land?

3. What was Benjamin Franklin famous for?

4. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

5. Why does the flag have 50 stars?

6. What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

 

Question to read off tablet - WHEN IS FLAG DAY?

Answer to write on the tablet - Flag Day is on June 14.

 

We then talked about my application, went through the yes and no portion, then he asked about my life in Trinidad, places I've lived, worked, etc. He really made the entire process feel so at ease and he eats Trini food so he started talking about that and I was very surprised that he knew about a lot of our dishes  

At the end of the interview he checked off items on a paper, told me that I passed and he was recommending my approval and then said that they are no longer scheduling persons for future oath ceremonies (which made me nervous) but then he followed up by explaining that oath ceremonies are being done on the same day as the interview once the candidate passes! He thanked me for swapping recipes lol and then he led me to the main ceremony room to await another officer who would be bringing out the certs.

In that room was the same 8 persons from earlier and then a young woman came in with our certs and explained to review it carefully for any errors that could be fixed then and there because once we step outside of the building and see an error, then we would have to pay the same fee to get the cert replaced. She said once everything was accurate we could leave or stay and have pictures taken in the room. Only 3 of us stayed back to take pics because that was a memorable day to NOT take at least 1 photo! 📸

I left at 10:40am so not bad for the time spent there.

 

  

 

 

 

 

[gregcrs2 1,778]

26 minutes ago, Amadia said:

Sorry I have been scarce lately as so many things have been going on with me. I found out I'm pregnant and my "morning sickness" has been terrible so sitting behind a laptop was not on my to-do list  

FYI - I also unlocked the spreadsheet so happy editing!!!

 

I attended my interview yesterday and was approved! I arrived at 8:55am as my appointment was at 9:10am. There was a small line with social distancing outside the main entrance of the building. The officer looked through the door and motioned at each person to step up when the doorway was cleared. I was finally checked in at 9:11am and then had to sit in the main waiting area which had limited seating based on them blocking off 4 chairs with caution tape in each row. There were only 8 of us waiting. 

After sitting for 2-3 mins, an officer came and called numbers. A lady who arrived after I did ended up getting called before me. It was a short wait as I was called after 5 mins.

I was led down a hallway by a very friendly official where we then got to his office and I was sworn in before sitting down, then the civics portion began.

He asked:

1. What are 2 parts of Congress?

2. What is the supreme law of the land?

3. What was Benjamin Franklin famous for?

4. Why does the flag have 13 stripes?

5. Why does the flag have 50 stars?

6. What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?

 

Question to read off tablet - WHEN IS FLAG DAY?

Answer to write on the tablet - Flag Day is on June 14.

 

We then talked about my application, went through the yes and no portion, then he asked about my life in Trinidad, places I've lived, worked, etc. He really made the entire process feel so at ease and he eats Trini food so he started talking about that and I was very surprised that he knew about a lot of our dishes  

At the end of the interview he checked off items on a paper, told me that I passed and he was recommending my approval and then said that they are no longer scheduling persons for future oath ceremonies (which made me nervous) but then he followed up by explaining that oath ceremonies are being done on the same day as the interview once the candidate passes! He thanked me for swapping recipes lol and then he led me to the main ceremony room to await another officer who would be bringing out the certs.

In that room was the same 8 persons from earlier and then a young woman came in with our certs and explained to review it carefully for any errors that could be fixed then and there because once we step outside of the building and see an error, then we would have to pay the same fee to get the cert replaced. She said once everything was accurate we could leave or stay and have pictures taken in the room. Only 3 of us stayed back to take pics because that was a memorable day to NOT take at least 1 photo! 📸

I left at 10:40am so not bad for the time spent there.

 

  

 

 

 

 

Well, IT FINALLY HAPPENED FOR YOU!!!!  CONGRATUATIONS on citizenship and the baby!!!!  Appreciate all your efforts here!

[GP&LG 14]

Hi Everyone,

 

My interview is next week and I just have a quick question as I'm reviewing the 100 questions. If a question has multiple answers are we expected to say each of the answers in the booklet. Some are the same answer, but s different wording. ie: Name the US war between the North & the South where the booklet provides: the Civil War, the war between the states. Same type of answer, different wording.

Then, you have a question like What does the Constitution do. Booklet says: Sets up the gvmt, defines the gvmt, protects the basic right of americans. In that instance, do we say all 3 of those answers to that question? Or one will suffice?

 

Are they expecting answers to be verbatim to what is in the booklet? 

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks! 

[gregcrs2 1,778]

15 minutes ago, GP&LG said:

Hi Everyone,

 

My interview is next week and I just have a quick question as I'm reviewing the 100 questions. If a question has multiple answers are we expected to say each of the answers in the booklet. Some are the same answer, but s different wording. ie: Name the US war between the North & the South where the booklet provides: the Civil War, the war between the states. Same type of answer, different wording.

Then, you have a question like What does the Constitution do. Booklet says: Sets up the gvmt, defines the gvmt, protects the basic right of americans. In that instance, do we say all 3 of those answers to that question? Or one will suffice?

 

Are they expecting answers to be verbatim to what is in the booklet? 

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks! 

NO, stop about it.

[Lucky2Lucky 2,526]

Hello  All, February 2020 filer here. I’m wondering if there were any Hartford, CT filers  in your group? I’m trying to gauge when we may have the interview 😬 thanks!

[Unidentified 2,930]

3 hours ago, GP&LG said:

Hi Everyone,

 

My interview is next week and I just have a quick question as I'm reviewing the 100 questions. If a question has multiple answers are we expected to say each of the answers in the booklet. Some are the same answer, but s different wording. ie: Name the US war between the North & the South where the booklet provides: the Civil War, the war between the states. Same type of answer, different wording.

Then, you have a question like What does the Constitution do. Booklet says: Sets up the gvmt, defines the gvmt, protects the basic right of americans. In that instance, do we say all 3 of those answers to that question? Or one will suffice?

 

Are they expecting answers to be verbatim to what is in the booklet? 

 

Any advice would be greatly appreciated,

Thanks! 

One answer is fine.