Can I correct this kind of mistake from N400 form on my interview?

[Megantaur 19]

When I filed my N400, I put “yes” to “ Have you EVER been declared legally incompetent or been confined to a mental institution?” I voluntarily stayed in a mental hospital because of a breakdown. I have read somewhere that being “confined” in the mental institution is being confined against my will and I should have answered “no”. I am worried about the mistake I made. What should I do? I do not have a notice for my interview date yet. I filed my N400 on June 4, 2020.

[Undecided 78]

The form says

 

“Answer Item Numbers 1. - 21. If you answer "Yes" to any of these questions, include a typed or printed explanation on sheets of paper.“

 

Did you give an explanation?

 

One thing I can tell you is that you will be explicitly asked this question at the interview.

 

Edit - if you didn’t include an explanation I’d be inclined to upload an explanation as an additional document (assuming you filed online).

Edited July 21, 2020 by Undecided

[Megantaur 19]

I was directed to a page where I can provide an explanation. I answered that I voluntarily admitted myself in the specific mental institution.

[Undecided 78]

That’s good. On that basis I’m sure you won’t be rejected out of hand and you can explain. I think this question is both designed to ensure that you are competent to make any declarations  but more that it’s a holdover from the bad old days when the us government took the position that they would not admit people who they considered “mentally feeble” as they delightfully put it.

[Megantaur 19]

4 minutes ago, Undecided said:

That’s good. On that basis I’m sure you won’t be rejected out of hand and you can explain. I think this question is both designed to ensure that you are competent to make any declarations  but more that it’s a holdover from the bad old days when the us government took the position that they would not admit people who they considered “mentally feeble” as they delightfully put it.

Thank you so much for your helpful answer! You have a wonderful day! 

[Undecided 78]

 

I passed my naturalization interview today - so thank you, my day has been pretty good,
 

[Megantaur 19]

3 minutes ago, Undecided said:

 

I passed my naturalization interview today - so thank you, my day has been pretty good,
 

Wow congratulations!!! 👏👏👏💯💯💯