N400 Interview Question

[Mannydude22 47]

At the N400 Interview, is it common for the officer to ask this question: "why do you want to become a US citizen".

 

If yes, i am thinking that this would be a good answer:

 

"I want to become a US citizen because  a US citizen has a lot of freedoms that in mentioned in the US Constitution. Such as freedom of speech and right to bear arms. I also want to vote too."

[JKLSemicolon 411]

If asked that, there is no “right” answer except whatever is true for you.

[Peot 161]

Speak truthfully. 

 

Yes, they can (and usually do) ask why you want to get citizenship. Your answer shouldn't be rehearsed or overthought. 

 

Instead, decide why you are applying for the N400, and your answer could be as simple as "I want the right to vote", or it can be more complicated, but should be true to your situation. 

 

Funny enough, your answer of

 

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  a US citizen has a lot of freedoms that in mentioned in the US Constitution. Such as freedom of speech and right to bear arms.

 

This is not quite correct. One of the 100 questions you will be studying to pass the civics exam notes that freedom of speech is a right of everyone living in the United States, not just citizens 😉  And, there have even been cases brought to court that show non-citizens can "bear arms" and are protected under the second amendment. 

 

So, your proposed answer may actually hurt you more than help you.