Naturalization N-400 Interview Questions:

[ambica65 6]

Hi,

I filed N-400 online on USCIS website and my naturalization interview is this Monday, April 17th

 

Quick background:

- I've had a major health issue/condition since late 2019 coinciding with my move to Virginia, and have been unable to work full-time since. There is no definite diagnosis yet and still undergoing more medical examinations.  Thankfully the condition is under control with current medications and I am in the market for full-time employment now.

- During the pandemic I kept myself as productive as possible with personal development (public speaking club, writing), creative (dance/music group, charcoal art), mentoring with organizations, experimenting with my entrepreneurship ideas, executive education certificates / online course, and also worked in limited capacity with a startup (strategy / advisory) without pay. 

- I have self sustained financially throughout comfortably and will be able to continue to do so, but for health insurance I am on medicaid. I have filed tax return every year.

 

Questions: 

1. How do I tackle employment related questions?

2. Should I mention anything regarding my medical issues?

 

(I do not want to be considered a potential public charge etc. )

 

Any insight / advice re: interview and possible concerns and how to navigate the interview smoothly will be greatly appreciated! Thank you:)

 

 

 

[Mike E 11,739]

4 minutes ago, ambica65 said:

1. How do I tackle employment related questions?

Answer them the same as you answered on your N-400.

4 minutes ago, ambica65 said:

2. Should I mention anything regarding my medical issues?

no

4 minutes ago, ambica65 said:

 

(I do not want to be considered a potential public charge etc. )

Being employed and healthy is not a requirement to naturalize.

[mniceguy16 186]

You need to show proof that you filed taxes, they don’t care if you are employed. Hope you feel better health wise.

[ambica65 6]

18 hours ago, Mike E said:

Answer them the same as you answered on your N-400.

no

Being employed and healthy is not a requirement to naturalize.

Thanks Mike. 

[ambica65 6]

17 hours ago, mniceguy16 said:

You need to show proof that you filed taxes, they don’t care if you are employed. Hope you feel better health wise.

Thank you so so much for your wishes. And your response. 

I know employment is not required for naturalization but per my understanding, its unfavorable if they deem someone a potential/future burden on the govt. & system or public charge. I want to avoid any unnecessary difficulties and delays in my naturalization process.

[mniceguy16 186]

3 hours ago, ambica65 said:

Thank you so so much for your wishes. And your response. 

I know employment is not required for naturalization but per my understanding, its unfavorable if they deem someone a potential/future burden on the govt. & system or public charge. I want to avoid any unnecessary difficulties and delays in my naturalization process.

Like the others mentioned, do not mention your health challenges if they don’t ask. Answer just what is asked and do not volunteer any extra information that may delay your application.

[Scandi 4,166]

3 hours ago, ambica65 said:

Thank you so so much for your wishes. And your response. 

I know employment is not required for naturalization but per my understanding, its unfavorable if they deem someone a potential/future burden on the govt. & system or public charge. I want to avoid any unnecessary difficulties and delays in my naturalization process.

Public charge issues would be for the greencard application. You're already a greencard holder since many years, so that doesn't apply to you. 

[Sarge2155 4,587]

Like what was pointed out just make sure your oral answers are the same as what you listed on your online submitted N-400. You'll be fine it's a breeze!

[ambica65 6]

1 hour ago, mniceguy16 said:

Like the others mentioned, do not mention your health challenges if they don’t ask. Answer just what is asked and do not volunteer any extra information that may delay your application.

Thank you. Cheers

1 hour ago, Scandi said:

Public charge issues would be for the greencard application. You're already a greencard holder since many years, so that doesn't apply to you. 

Ah. Thank you so much for clarifying that. Cheers.

21 minutes ago, Sarge2155 said:

Like what was pointed out just make sure your oral answers are the same as what you listed on your online submitted N-400. You'll be fine it's a breeze!

Thats assuring to hear:) thank you. Cheers

[ambica65 6]

Just wanted to thank everyone and esp. Mike E for all your support and help. 

And wanted to update all that had my interview yesterday and was approved! 

Cheers.

All the best.