Hi Thuy!
Hi officer
Nice to meet you, too.
Today we're going to do a practice interview,
Are you ready?
Yes.
Please raise your right hand.
Do you promise to tell the truth?
Yes I do.
Put down your hand.
Thank you.
What did you promise?
I promised to tell the truth.
Explain how you are eligible to become a U.S. citizen.
I have been legal permanent resident for over three years
and got married a U.S. citizen for over 10 years.
What is your full name?
My full name Nguyen Thuy Thanh
Is the name on your Green Card the same as your legal name?
Are you from Vietnam?
Yes.
What is your date of permanent residence?
February 29, 2012.
Are you requesting an accommodation because of a physical disability?
No
Can you speak slowly and loudly because I am hard of hearing.
You're hard of hearing?
Yes.
Really?
Okay, I'll try to speak slowly.
Thank you do you live in San Jose or do you live in Milpitas?
I live in Milpitas.
How many years have you lived in Milpitas?
Over 10 years.
Are you working?
No, I'm not working.
I stay at home take care of my children.
Who supports you?
My husband supports me.
Have you taken any trips outside of the United States in the past five years?
No, I have never left the United States.
I'm going to ask you about your marital status.
I'm married.
What is your husband's name?
My husband name is Vin Bui.
When did you get married?
February--I'm sorry October 5, 2011.
Are you married in Viet Nam or the United States.
Viet Nam.
I'm going to ask you about your children.
Yes.
How many children do you have?
I have two children.
What are their names?
My daughter's name is Mia.
My son's name is Vinci.
Were they were they born in the United States or Viet Nam?
They were born in the United States.
I forgot to ask you one question:
Did your husband sponsor you to become a U.S. citizen (immigrate to the U.S.)?
My husband sponsored me
through the fiancée visa.
Now we're gonna go on to Part 12.
Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen?
No.
Have you ever voted in the United States?
No.
Have you ever been declared legally incompetent?
No.
Are you crazy?
A little bit (laughs)
Do you pay your taxes every year?
Yes
I pay taxes every year with my husband.
Do you owe any taxes?
No, I don't.
Happy Tax Day! Today's April 18th!
Do you belong to any groups or organizations?
No.
Have you ever tried to hurt or persecute anybody?
No.
Have you ever been arrested or been in jail?
No.
Have you ever been a habitual drunkard?
No.
Have you ever sold or smuggled illegal drugs?
No.
Have you ever lied to an officer to get public benefits?
No.
Have you ever been deported?
No.
Do you promise to support the United States?
Yes, I do.
Do you support the U.S. Constitution
and the laws of the United States?
Yes.
Are you willing to take the full Oath of Allegiance?
Yes, I do.
Are you willing to bear arms for the United States?
Yes.
What is bear arms?
I will use a weapon to protect the United States.
Are you willing to do non-combatant services for the United States?
Yes.
Are you willing to perform non-combatant services for the United States?
Yes.
Do promise you everything you say is true?
Yes, I say everything is true.
I know you have two children
so i'm going to ask you questions from Twos
What does the Constitution do?
Can you repeat please?
What does the Constitution do?
sets up the government
What is the rule of law?
Everyone must follow the law.
We elect a U.S. representative for how many years?
four years
For Representatives?
Representatives? I'm sorry. For two years.
Who is the commander-in-chief of the military?
the president
Under our Constitution, some powers belong to the states.
What is one power of the states?
give a driver’s license
Do you have a driver's license?
Yes.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
The United States.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Can you repeat please?
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson.
Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800s.
The Civil War,
Before he was president,
Eisenhower was a general.
What war was he in?
World War II
And the last one
Name one state that borders Canada.
New York
Very good
Congratulations.
Thank you.
We have some good news.
Thuy became a citizen last week!
Thank you Milpitas Adult School!
Giỏi!