Is Interview Private (concerned gun-owner)? [split topic]

[thacoolness 0]

Hi,

 

I’m a Green Card holder who will be taking the citizenship test around 2024. Had a question: is the interview private or will family be present? I’ve recently gotten my gun permit and bought a Glock - I don’t want my family knowing about it since they’re against guns. Will they have to be present during the interview? I took the green card interview with them even though I was above 21. What’s the process look like?

[TBoneTX 46,426]

Welcome to the forum.  Your query has been split from an older thread into its own topic.  

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The N-400 interview is with a USCIS representative at a USCIS office, where no guns are allowed.  You and the interviewer will be the only ones talking together, although one or more people may accompany you and sit in the waiting area during your interview.  (Note: it will be boring for them.)  You need not tell anyone that you're a gun-owner.

 

If you pass the interview, you might be able to have more family at your naturalization ceremony, depending on the venue.

[thacoolness 0]

16 minutes ago, TBoneTX said:

Welcome to the forum.  Your query has been split from an older thread into its own topic.  

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The N-400 interview is with a USCIS representative at a USCIS office, where no guns are allowed.  You and the interviewer will be the only ones talking together, although one or more people may accompany you and sit in the waiting area during your interview.  (Note: it will be boring for them.)  You need not tell anyone that you're a gun-owner.

 

If you pass the interview, you might be able to have more family at your naturalization ceremony, depending on the venue.

Thanks a lot for the response!! Will owning a gun enable me to answer that I’ve received weapons training on my naturalization interview (N400 form)? Or will going to the range with friends qualify as weapons training? 

[Dashinka 24,986]

15 minutes ago, thacoolness said:

Thanks a lot for the response!! Will owning a gun enable me to answer that I’ve received weapons training on my naturalization interview (N400 form)? Or will going to the range with friends qualify as weapons training? 

Which question is that?

[Dashinka 24,986]

If you are referring to Part 12, Question 19, I think unless you are being trained how to use the weapon for an offensive purpose (i.e. military, police, etc.), you would answer no.  That being said it is up to you and you will have the chance to explain it with the IO, but I suspect the training you will get is dealing with firearms safety.

 

Also, yes, the N400 interview will be you and the IO.

 

Good Luck!

 

P.S.  Here is a thread I found dealing with the same question.  You might try PM'ing the OP, but they do not appear to be very active now.

 

 

[Verrou 1,962]

weapon training is not the same with how to handle pistol class. for example : basic pistol class ( for safety purposes, and not for military purposes.... i took the class last year )

dont bring the gun in government building, you will be alright. 

Edited October 11, 2022 by Misscloud

[Kurt and Kristina 72]

I may be off base, but I think the OP question is that if their 'non-gun' family knew OP had a gun, could the family influence the outcome.

But as I have read, it is not a group interview, so this would not play a role. IMO, if you are a gun owner, that is your business (provided it is all legal), and I wouldn't advertise it to others except spouse.

Just my two cents...