N-400 October 2024 filers

[OldUser 8,490]

4 minutes ago, Senyorpomidor777 said:

 

 

My mother had her naturalization interview today at the New York office. I became a U.S. citizen through marriage, and I invited my mother to the United States because it was unsafe for her to remain in Ukraine. She has witnessed civilian casualties and suffers from PTSD due to the war.

She is a Ukrainian citizen and speaks only Russian. Due to a lifelong learning condition, she was unable to learn Ukrainian despite living most of her life in Ukraine. When we arrived for the interview, the officer initially did not seem aware that we had submitted Form N-648. I informed her that we had submitted the original and that I had a copy with me if needed.

During her time in the U.S. as a green card holder, my mother’s only trip outside the country was a brief 13-day visit to Russia to see her mother, and I accompanied her. The officer asked if I was fluent in both Russian and English and whether I could translate. When I confirmed that I could, the officer stated that if she felt I was providing my mother with answers, I would be escorted out, and they would use their interpreter.

The first question was whether my mother had traveled outside the U.S. and when. I responded that she had traveled with me to Russia, but I did not remember the exact dates, though they were documented in her passport and on the application. The officer then stated that she needed to hear the answer directly from my mother. The officer didn't let me ask my mom this question and proceeded to call an interpreter over the phone. This is fine with me because i did not want to have any bias since we are family members. 

For her naturalization process, a psychiatrist completed Form N-648, certifying that her learning disability and PTSD prevent her from learning a new language. However, from the beginning of the interview, the officer, whose last name was Green, appeared somewhat unfriendly. When my mother leaned toward the phone to better hear the interpreter, the officer seemed irritated and asked why she was doing so. The interpreter had difficulty hearing and initially did not translate this question. The officer repeated the request for translation, but the interpreter continued to struggle with the audio and did not convey it right away. 

Throughout the interview, the interpreter frequently had trouble understanding the officer and had to ask for clarification multiple times. In the end, the officer stated that Form N-648 was insufficient, specifically pointing out that the psychiatrist had not indicated the language in which the evaluation was conducted—despite the form clearly stating that the psychiatrist is a Russian speaker. This interview process was very unfortunate. 

Sorry it went the way it went. You probably needed to involve lawyer from the start and have them accompany your mother to interview too. They would have pointed out whether N-648 was sufficient or not.

[LuckyUS99 10]

I completed my N-400 interview yesterday. I was interviewed by a very professional, yet kind and polite officer.

 

Placed under oath to state the truth and then started with civics test, which I got 6 on the bounce correct.

Then reading and writing one sentence.

 

The officer went over my N-400 and confirmed my personal details, trips outside US and my current employer . Then Yes/No questions.

The officer confirmed I had 1 traffic citation and that i paid it off.

 

Then reiterated to have me confirm that I have presented all true documents and stated only the truth in at this interview, which i did.

I had to sign the tablet confirming the above, then sign my form to be accurate with all details, then accepting the acknowledgement of the Oath of Allegiance.

 

I was given the results with the recommendation for approval and informed that my Oath ceremony will be in 2-3 weeks.

 

Oath was mailed later in the day. Less than 3 weeks to go for my oath ceremony and I am very excited to continue pursuing my American dream as an American.

 

Documents asked: All passports, GC, state driver license

Total interview time: around 15 mins

[Ryanmaria2018 196]

19 hours ago, LuckyUS99 said:

I completed my N-400 interview yesterday. I was interviewed by a very professional, yet kind and polite officer.

 

Placed under oath to state the truth and then started with civics test, which I got 6 on the bounce correct.

Then reading and writing one sentence.

 

The officer went over my N-400 and confirmed my personal details, trips outside US and my current employer . Then Yes/No questions.

The officer confirmed I had 1 traffic citation and that i paid it off.

 

Then reiterated to have me confirm that I have presented all true documents and stated only the truth in at this interview, which i did.

I had to sign the tablet confirming the above, then sign my form to be accurate with all details, then accepting the acknowledgement of the Oath of Allegiance.

 

I was given the results with the recommendation for approval and informed that my Oath ceremony will be in 2-3 weeks.

 

Oath was mailed later in the day. Less than 3 weeks to go for my oath ceremony and I am very excited to continue pursuing my American dream as an American.

 

Documents asked: All passports, GC, state driver license

Total interview time: around 15 mins

Sounds like you were well prepared and so congratulations on your appoval for your oath ceremony. 1 traffic citation wouldn't have been a problem since you told them about it and it was paid off. So your journey to becoming a US citizen is almost complete. My wife is now waiting to get her US passport so she can go back home to the Philippines with an easier process with immigration. Congrats!!!

[OldUser 8,490]

23 minutes ago, Ryanmaria2018 said:

Sounds like you were well prepared and so congratulations on your appoval for your oath ceremony. 1 traffic citation wouldn't have been a problem since you told them about it and it was paid off. So your journey to becoming a US citizen is almost complete. My wife is now waiting to get her US passport so she can go back home to the Philippines with an easier process with immigration. Congrats!!!

Is wife applying for her Philippines citizenship to be reinstated? 

[Ryanmaria2018 196]

16 minutes ago, OldUser said:

Is wife applying for her Philippines citizenship to be reinstated? 

Sometime soon she will be applying for a dual citizenship .

Dual citizens can own property in the Philippines without restrictions. 

Business and Commerce: They can engage in business and commerce as a Filipino. 

Political Rights: They can vote in Philippine elections, including overseas voting. 

Freedom of Movement: They can travel and live in the Philippines freely. 

Passport Benefits: They can travel with a Philippine passport, which may provide convenience for traveling to the Philippines.

So many advantages to maintaining her Philippine citizenship as well.