N400 interview experience at the Detroit, MI field Office

[NKD_bd 7]

Interview Date: 04-16-2025

 

My N400 interview was scheduled in the morning (10:15 am) at the Detroit field Office located in Troy, MI. It was about an hour drive from our home. I started at 8 anticipating heavy traffic on the freeway. Eventually it took almost 90 minutes to reach - there were two accidents plus weekday morning traffic. 

Checking in: They are pretty strict about not letting you in more than 30 minutes before the interview time. So I had to hang around a bit in the first floor of the building, saw people busy with their last minute preparation of the civic test. 

After the security, I had to check in at a desk by handing over the interview letter. Photo taken and finger print scanned. The person wrote a number on the interview letter and instructed me to wait until the number is called.  

In less than 10 minute, a number (2 less than mine) was being called to its assigned room number. So I became alert, thinking my turn would come up any minute.  At the same time I noticed nobody was showing up for that number. After a while the Immigration Officer came out and called my name. It seemed she knew my face from the picture taken at the front desk a while ago, because she was directly pointing towards me. Confused, I followed her. She asked me in an unhappy and serious tone, what was my number.  After I told mine, she told they made a mistake.  I apologized ( I wasn't sure what to do) and she assured me everything is fine. 

 

Interview: It was very smooth. The officer was highly professional and cordial during the whole process. 

 

The interview took less than 15 minutes. Started with Civics test, followed by English reading and writing.
Q1. What does the constitution do?
Q2. What is the capital of your state?
Q3. Why did the colonists came to America?
Q4. Who is the President of the United States now?
Q5. Name one war fought by USA in the 1900s.
Q6. Name one of the federalist writers.

Reading: When is the President's day?
Writing: President's Day is in February.

Then the N400 form was reviewed by confirming the personal details, such as marriage, profession, kids, taxes, travel etc, followed by almost all yes/no questions.

Then, in the tab, I was told to confirm if the informations/changes made by the officer were correct in my N400 application and sign the document.

Finally the officer congratulated me and handed over a copy of the Interview Result which also stated 'Congratulations! Your case is recommended for Approval.' In less than a minute I received notification of these updates in my online USCIS account.

 

Notice of oath ceremony received by the end of the day. Scheduled on 05-12-2025

 

Overall the experience was pleasant. Very happy to reach the end of my 15 year-long immigration journey. I am thankful to the members for putting down their experiences here which were enormously helpful for my interview preparation. 

 

 

 

Edited April 16 by NKD_bd

[Edward and Jaycel 1,263]

Congratulations and thank you for sharing your experience for the community!!  

[Legal Alien 144]

Congratulations! 

[Rekyrts 119]

Congrats!

[Kica 12]

On 4/16/2025 at 6:14 PM, NKD_bd said:

Interview Date: 04-16-2025

 

My N400 interview was scheduled in the morning (10:15 am) at the Detroit field Office located in Troy, MI. It was about an hour drive from our home. I started at 8 anticipating heavy traffic on the freeway. Eventually it took almost 90 minutes to reach - there were two accidents plus weekday morning traffic. 

Checking in: They are pretty strict about not letting you in more than 30 minutes before the interview time. So I had to hang around a bit in the first floor of the building, saw people busy with their last minute preparation of the civic test. 

After the security, I had to check in at a desk by handing over the interview letter. Photo taken and finger print scanned. The person wrote a number on the interview letter and instructed me to wait until the number is called.  

In less than 10 minute, a number (2 less than mine) was being called to its assigned room number. So I became alert, thinking my turn would come up any minute.  At the same time I noticed nobody was showing up for that number. After a while the Immigration Officer came out and called my name. It seemed she knew my face from the picture taken at the front desk a while ago, because she was directly pointing towards me. Confused, I followed her. She asked me in an unhappy and serious tone, what was my number.  After I told mine, she told they made a mistake.  I apologized ( I wasn't sure what to do) and she assured me everything is fine. 

 

Interview: It was very smooth. The officer was highly professional and cordial during the whole process. 

 

The interview took less than 15 minutes. Started with Civics test, followed by English reading and writing.
Q1. What does the constitution do?
Q2. What is the capital of your state?
Q3. Why did the colonists came to America?
Q4. Who is the President of the United States now?
Q5. Name one war fought by USA in the 1900s.
Q6. Name one of the federalist writers.

Reading: When is the President's day?
Writing: President's Day is in February.

Then the N400 form was reviewed by confirming the personal details, such as marriage, profession, kids, taxes, travel etc, followed by almost all yes/no questions.

Then, in the tab, I was told to confirm if the informations/changes made by the officer were correct in my N400 application and sign the document.

Finally the officer congratulated me and handed over a copy of the Interview Result which also stated 'Congratulations! Your case is recommended for Approval.' In less than a minute I received notification of these updates in my online USCIS account.

 

Notice of oath ceremony received by the end of the day. Scheduled on 05-12-2025

 

Overall the experience was pleasant. Very happy to reach the end of my 15 year-long immigration journey. I am thankful to the members for putting down their experiences here which were enormously helpful for my interview preparation. 

 

 

 

Congratulations and thank you. I have appointment in May at the Troy office as well, did't know that even exist and I live just mile north. 

[NKD_bd 7]

Hi Kica,

Thanks! It's a nice location with ample parking space. There is a vending machine on the ground floor. Best wishes for your upcoming interview!