Hi, I'm Officer Jennifer. I will be interviewing you today.
Why are you here today?
I am here for my Citizenship test (interview).
How did you get here today?
I drove my car.
What do you miss about your old country?
I miss the food
Are you ready to begin?
Yes
Do you have any questions?
No
Please stand.
Raise your right hand.
Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Yes, I do
Put down your hand
What did you just promise?
I promise to tell the truth.
Please sit down.
Explain how you are eligible to become a US citizen.
I have been a Permanent Resident of the United States for at least 5 years
Show me your Green Card, your driver's license, and Passport. Thank you
What is your current legal name?
My current legal name is Lan Do
And what is the name--excuse me (wrong question).
Is the name on your Green Card the same as your legal name?
Yes
What is date of your birth?
My birthday (is) December 12, 1969.
What date did you become a legal permanent resident?
November 3, 2012
What is your country of birth?
Viet Nam
What is your country of nationality?
Viet Nam
Are you requesting an accommodation because of a disability?
No
Do you live in San Jose, Fremont, or Milpitas?
I live in San Jose.
Was your mother or father a US citizen before your 18th birthday?
Yes (they are citizens).
What? Are your parents American citizens?
No they are not.
The answer to this one (question) "Was your mother or father a US citizen before your 18th birthday?" is NO.
Do you work?
Yes
Where do you work ?
I work in Fremont at Quanta Computers.
Good. What is your job?
Assembly
Have you taken any trips outside of the United States in the past five years?
(I left) April 19, 2017.
When did you come back?
May 23, 2017
How many days were you outside of the United States?
150 days
Did you go to Vietnam?
Yes
What is your current marital status?
I am married.
How many times have you been married?
Only one time
What is your husband's name?
Yes
What is your husband's name?
My husband's name is Hoa Pham.
What is the date of your marriage?
Date of marriage? June 13, 1990
1990? Is your spouse a US citizen?
He is not a US citizen.
Is he a permanent resident?
Yes
Do you have any children?
Yes, two children.
Are they born here or Vietnam?
Vietnam
Are they American citizens?
No
Do they live with you?
Yes
Have you ever claimed to be a US citizen?
No
Have you ever voted in any US elections?
No
Have you ever been a member--excuse me, my mistake. (Wrong question)
Do you have any title of nobility in a foreign country?
No
Have you ever been declared legally incompetent?
No
Have you ever failed to file your taxes?
No
Do you owe any taxes?
No
Do you belong to any groups or organizations?
No
Have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?
No
Have you ever been a terrorist?
(She was going to define "terrorist" but I stopped her--she needs to answer the question first).
Yes or No: Have you ever been a terrorist?
No
What is a "terrorist"?
(Terrorists) attack the people or government (example: September 11, 2001)
Have you ever participated in a rebel group, militia, or army?
No
Have you ever been a member of a gang?
No
Are you in the Army in Vietnam?
No
Have you ever been arrested or committed a crime?
No
What is arrested?
You are taken to jail by the police.
Have ever been a habitual drunkard?
No
What is habitual drunkard?
Too much drinking
Have you ever helped someone come in to the United States illegally?
No
Have you ever sold or smuggled illegal drugs or narcotics?
No
What are you legal drugs?
Cocaine and heroin
Have you ever gambled illegally?
No
Are you sure you sure?
Yes
Have you ever lied to the US government to get public benefits?
No
Have you ever been deported?
No
What is deported?
To send back to your original country
Do you support the Constitution in the form of government of the United States?
Yes
Do you understand the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Yes
Are you willing to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Yes
If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms and the US Armed Forces?
Yes
What is bear arms?
I carry a gun in the US Army in the US Army
Are you willing to perform noncombatant services for the US Armed Forces?
Yes
What is noncombatant?
I will help in the US Armed Forces without using a gun
Are you willing to help the government during a national emergency?
Yes
Do you promise everything you say is true?
Yes
Are you ready for some questions?
Yes, I'm ready
Who was the first president?
George Washington
Name one American Indian tribe in the United States.
American Indian (The correct answer should be Cherokee or another American Indian tribe--my mistake!)
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Could you please repeat the question again?
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1900s.
Louisiana
No no no: one WAR
Oh, the Vietnam War!
So I will ask you one more question
Who we vetoes bills?
The president
What is the supreme law of the land?
The Constitution
Who is one of your States US senators now?
Ro Khanna
Not Ro Khanna! He's not a senator--he is our US Representative
Oh, I'm sorry-- Dianne Feinstein and Kamala Harris
Maybe someday Ro Khanna will be our senator
What did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
US Diplomat
No, listen again: What what did Martin Luther King Jr. do?
Fought for civil rights
Where is the Statue of Liberty?
New York Harbor
(Jennifer is counts the cards)
What is the capital of the United States?
Washington DC!
Giỏi!
Happy New Year Chúc mừng năm mới!
New Year, New Citizen!