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My interview was yesterday at 3 pm in Los Angeles. I got there around 2:30. Apparently it's good to be a little early as people online said there's often a lot of people lined up outside before security. In my case, there wasn't anyone lol. Went through security quickly, went to the 8th floor to meet a lady who did some kind of 'check in' I assume, and she sent us to a different waiting area. We sat down to wait by 2:40 and I spent a little bit of time on my phone before deciding to go over my flashcards (that I made for the civics test) one more time. I didn't get to go over many, since my name was called just minutes later. I forgot to check the time but I'm pretty sure it was a little earlier than 3pm. I was quite nervous, so waiting 5 or 10 minutes less was nice. The lady was so lovely and nice. It didn't even feel like she was the one taking the interview, I was expecting someone very serious and intimidating! She asked for my passport, greencard and California ID. We talked a little bit, she kinda threw the questions out there almost as if it was part of our conversation. My questions were: - why do some states have more Representatives than other states? - where is the statue of liberty? - what did Susan B Anthony do? - who signs bills to become laws? - name ONE branch or part of the government - who vetoes bills? Because my answers to the last 3 questions were all 'the President', the lady asked me if I knew a different answer to question 5. So even though the question says to name ONE, I guess it's smart to prepare to have an extra answer where possible. After the questions she asked me if I wanted to take the oath immediately. I wasn't expecting this, but I thought might as well. We were running out of time, so she quickly went over some info about the oath and if I understood everything. She then rushed me downstairs. The interview part was no more than 20 minutes, and a good part of it I was waiting because she had to type some things and the computer was taking it's sweet time lol. Even though my husband and I didn't submit a lot of evidence of our relationship, I did not have to show any additional proof at all. Downstairs we checked in at another lady, handed her some papers that I was given and my greencard. I received another packet, a little flag and a paper with the pledge of allegiance on it. I had a different hair color when I had my biometrics appt, so I was asked if I wanted to take a new photo, which I did (this new photo was used on my cert of Naturalization). Another 10-15 minutes later we were welcomed by the man that would take the oath. We all lined up in the front, and repeated after him. After that he called our names one by one to hand us our Certificate of Naturalization. After that he gave all of us time to take photo's, including with himself for whoever wanted to My husband was able to be with me the whole time, apart from the interview itself. Since I was quite nervous and I'm pretty shy, that was very pleasant. The whole experience was VERY nice and quick. I hope this helps anyone If anyone still has any questions, let me know!

Thank you! I'll probably go for something a lil less extravagant lol. I also don't want to feel uncomfortable being way too overdressed. I came across some old posts from people years ago that really dressed up with suits and long dresses and I was hoping that was still a thing haha!

Did anyone take the oath yet? My interview is this week and since it's at 3 pm, I assume I won't have same day oath ceremony if all goes well. I'm just debating what to wear. I've seen a stunning floor length, gala style red dress that I personally think would be very appropriate, but maybe I'm expecting way too much lol. What is everyone else planning to wear?

Yes me I filed January 5th and my interview is this Wednesday.

Mine is April 3rd too! What time are you? I'm at 3pm here in Los Angeles

My interview was scheduled! April 3rd is the big day! 😄

I had my biometrics appointment this morning in City of Industry, CA. Went incredibly smooth and quick. I think I was in and out in 5 minutes Also our time dropped from 9 months when we filed to 6 months a few days ago :)

I don't remember the exact date, but I believe it must have been in 2020 in Amsterdam I've never had biometrics taken in the USA so I kind of expected having to do this first

Just received a biometric notification. Appointment is february 1st. Estimated time dropped from 8 months to 7

I also didn't get the biometrics reuse! Still hoping to get it, but we'll see

Filed late last night! Fingers crossed