Okay so for those who just want the quick details,
The questions were:
What is an Amendment?
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
When do we celebrate Independence Day?
Who was President during the Great Depression and World War II?
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
Who is in charge of the executive branch?
Reading Test – When is Columbus Day?
Writing Test – Columbus Day is in October.
No Definition Questions.
The day started with a 5 hour drive that began in the early AM hours to arrive in plenty of time for a 1pm appointment.
About 30 minutes before the appointment people started to show up outside the entrance whom I assume had a 1pm
appointment also. The security guard came out and said form a line. You will begin to be let in at 12:45. There is an
advantage to being in the line early. I was second in line so I got in quickly. They only allow people with appointments
inside so anyone that comes with you has to wait outside. Only one person at a time is allowed at the desk for processing
so as they would finish the next person was waved in from the entry way. Phones have to be scanned separately. My
bag with all documents was placed in a bin and scanned. Was told to stand at a line on the floor and wait to be waved
through. After walking through the metal detector, they also used the wand as an additional step. Retrieved my belongings
and was told to go to the second floor where I presented my appointment letter and passport, ID card and Green card.
The interviewer was very professional and friendly. Remained standing and took the Oath before beginning.
The interview took about 15 mins. The feared definition questions from the N400 never materialized as
it was only the standard yes, no questions that were asked. I had all my original documents that I had submitted online
but none of them were requested. After the interview was complete the Officer asked if I would like to attend the "Oath
Ceremony" that would be held in a couple of hours and I happily said yes. I was allowed to bring one person with me
to the "Oath Ceremony". It was like a dream standing there at the end of my immigration journey with a room full of people
who had walked the same path. Afterwards we all turned in our Green Cards and received our "Certificate of Naturalization".
It felt like winning a Gold Medal at the Olympics. As I looked around the room it was full of joy with 1000 watt smiles as
it began to sink in that our visa journey had come to an end. I thank God for the grace I experienced every step of the
way. I had a sense during my journey that at many points seemed impossible that God was with me and had gone
before me and prepared the way. I would like to thank all of the Visa Journey friends I have met over the years who
took time to share their stories and update their timelines to leave breadcrumbs for others to follow.