Failed the Civics test. Now, I wait........and when? what?

[Derik-Lina 230]

Hello,

 

I applied for citizenship, and things went quickly. Within two months from submitting the N400 online, I had my interview.

 

My appointment was at 8 am and I was readier than ever. When the officer allowed me in, they began rather quickly, and neglected to have me do the oath. 

 

It seemed this person was in a very bad mood with an alarming negative attitude, but that was and is out of my control. I concentrated on me and answered

all questions. Surprisingly, I was asked to do the oath after the interview...??? Confusing, but what do I know. I was excited to hear the good new, but not so fast!

 

The officer handed me a piece of paper stating I failed the civics test, instructing me to come back within 90 days, and ushered out.

 

Now, some 2 weeks later and nothing, nada on my profile website, and nothing in the mail. What do I do?

 

Anyone went thru this experience before? I d appreciate any advice or input. I am just confused and disappointed.

 

Do I make the appointment again? will they email or mail me, or update my online profile?

 

Thank you in advance.

Edited December 12, 2022 by Derik-Lina

[JeanneAdil 6,495]

start studying for the civics test 

and within 90 days ,  take the paper that says to come back and return to the office (copy it for your records) 

[Timona 4,207]

You were already told what to do. So, what else? 

 

 

[Derik-Lina 230]

3 hours ago, Derik-Lina said:

Hello,

 

I applied for citizenship, and things went quickly. Within two months from submitting the N400 online, I had my interview.

 

My appointment was at 8 am and I was readier than ever. When the officer allowed me in, they began rather quickly, and neglected to have me do the oath. 

 

It seemed this person was in a very bad mood with an alarming negative attitude, but that was and is out of my control. I concentrated on me and answered

all questions. Surprisingly, I was asked to do the oath after the interview...??? Confusing, but what do I know. I was excited to hear the good new, but not so fast!

 

The officer handed me a piece of paper stating I failed the civics test, instructing me to come back within 90 days, and ushered out.

 

Now, some 2 weeks later and nothing, nada on my profile website, and nothing in the mail. What do I do?

 

Anyone went thru this experience before? I d appreciate any advice or input. I am just confused and disappointed.

 

Do I make the appointment again? will they email or mail me, or update my online profile?

 

Thank you in advance.

 

1 hour ago, JeanneAdil said:

start studying for the civics test 

and within 90 days ,  take the paper that says to come back and return to the office (copy it for your records) 

Hi Jeanne,

Should I just count the 90 days and then go? business days? Include weekends and holidays? Maybe I should wait for a notice electronically? Or a letter? Should I contact the USCIS in person? The point of my post is that I am confused of what to do next. Thanks!

[Derik-Lina 230]

1 hour ago, Timona said:

You were already told what to do. So, what else? 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 13, 2022 by Derik-Lina

[Derik-Lina 230]

Timona,

 

Thank you for your prompt reply.

 

The post's intention is to seek clarification on how to proceed. In no shape or form, I intended to disappoint or upset you  

 

To answer your "You were already told what to do. So, what else?" question. 

 

 

Should I just count the 90 days and then go? business days? Include weekends and holidays? Maybe I should wait for a notice electronically? Or a letter?

 

Thank you  

[iwannaplay54 985]

2 minutes ago, Derik-Lina said:

Timona,

 

Thank you for your prompt reply.

 

The post's intention is to seek clarification on how to proceed. In no shape or form, I intended to disappoint or upset you  

 

To answer your "You were already told what to do. So, what else?" question. 

 

 

Should I just count the 90 days and then go? business days? Include weekends and holidays? Maybe I should wait for a notice electronically? Or a letter?

 

Thank you  

 

Wow

 

Study

Pick a day within 90 days

Go back and bring your letter

 

90 = days from the date on the paper you were given.  I’d be back next week.  The questions are not that hard.

 

[Derik-Lina 230]

2 minutes ago, iwannaplay54 said:

Wow

 

Study

Pick a day within 90 days

Go back and bring your letter

 

90 = days from the date on the paper you were given.  I’d be back next week.  The questions are not that hard.

 

Totally appreciate you. I will do just that. Thank you

[Derik-Lina 230]

11 minutes ago, Derik-Lina said:

Totally appreciate you. I will do just that. Thank you

 

16 minutes ago, iwannaplay54 said:

Wow

 

Study

Pick a day within 90 days

Go back and bring your letter

 

90 = days from the date on the paper you were given.  I’d be back next week.  The questions are not that hard.

 

Do I have to wait for an appointment from the USCIS?

or just go any day within 90 days? 

Again, thank you so much. 

[iwannaplay54 985]

10 minutes ago, Derik-Lina said:

 

Do I have to wait for an appointment from the USCIS?

or just go any day within 90 days? 

Again, thank you so much. 

I haven’t seen anyone fail the test but here is the applicable section of their policy manual.  I dont think the officer told you to come back.  Policy manual Section F indicates they’ll schedule you another appointment.

https://www.uscis.gov/policy-manual/volume-12-part-e-chapter-2
 

Fail again and your app is denied.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/study-for-the-test/100-civics-questions-and-answers-with-mp3-audio-english-version

 

Your test is the 2008 test.  Above  ^^^ are the 100 questions.  Learn them and the answer.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/find-study-materials-and-resources/study-for-the-test

 

These ^^^ are the questions and different answers in different languages.

 

Do nothing but this in your spare time.  Over and over.

 

https://www.uscis.gov/citizenship/civics-practice-test-2008

 

Good luck.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Timona 4,207]

You can't just walk back in. They'll reschedule. So, wait. 

 

And FYI, those are 90 business days. 

[JeanneAdil 6,495]

14 hours ago, Derik-Lina said:

 

Hi Jeanne,

Should I just count the 90 days and then go? business days? Include weekends and holidays? Maybe I should wait for a notice electronically? Or a letter? Should I contact the USCIS in person? The point of my post is that I am confused of what to do next. Thanks!

first this is strange notice

but if USCIS says 90 days (like they do to marry on a k1)  its 90 days including weekends 

 

it may be to return to set up interview date (who knows?)  but be prepared to take the test 

[Mobius1 175]

Your best bet would be to inquire through the helpline.

 

For readers that could go through this, before you leave the officer's desk, get all the info for next steps and instructions, write them down on paper before you leave.

 

Study hard this time, there isn't a 3rd chance for civics. You will have to re-file n400.

[JeanneAdil 6,495]

i said 90 day total as i had my notices from immigration were specific

one said 30 days,  

another said 30 business days 

they seem to be specific

 

so,  if it says 90 days ,  don't assume 90 business days

[PaddyGirl13 75]

I found it useful to download an app for the citizenship questions and took a test every day, any questions I got stuck on or knew I didn't know I wrote down. Writing them down aided my memory. I'll remember the answers to all 100 questions for the rest of my life

 

Most are common sense, some specific to your State, so get to know your Congresspersons and Senators and Governors names.