Good afternoon.
Hello, good afternoon.
Read the questions on the wall and answer each of them.
These are all important Coronavirus or Covid-19 pandemic questions,
and if you answer yes to any of the questions, we have to reschedule your appointment today.
So all your answers were no?
Yes.
That's good!
Ok, you can now enter the facility.
Please remember that when you inside the building, you must follow signs and directions.
Good luck on your naturalization U.S. citizenship interview!
Thank you!
You're welcome!
Good afternoon!
Your USCIS appointment letter and ID, please?
This is my USCIS appointment letter, and ID.
Please remove all your things, and place them on the conveyor belt.
You can now walk through the metal detector.
Please pick up all of your things.
Good luck on your U.S. citizenship naturalization interview!
Thank you so much!
You're welcome.
Hello!
Good afternoon!
How may I assist you?
I'm here for my naturalization interview for U.S. citizenship.
Kindly show me your USCIS interview appointment letter and ID.
This is my USCIS appointment letter, and ID.
I'll take your picture, and fingerprints. Please look at the camera.
Please, smile naturally.
Put your left index finger on the scanner, then the right index finger.
Here's your number, attached to your USCIS appointment letter, and ID.
We'll inform you once your naturalization interview is ready.
Thank you!
You're welcome.
Kindly, have a seat in the waiting area.
HI! Is everything fine with you today?
Yes, officer.
Was getting here just fine?
Yes.
Ok, that's great!
I'll guide you to another room for the virtual interview.
Please follow me.
Ok, I'll see you later after the interview!
So before we'll start the interview, I need to place you under oath.
Please remain standing.
Raise your right hand.
Do you promise to tell the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Yes, I do.
Have a seat, please.
Are you ready?
Yes officer, I think I'm ready.
Do you have any questions before we start?
Yes, officer.
I would like to inform you that I made a mistake on my N-400 application form.
I have the corrected N-400 form, with all the three addresses in it, officer.
I still hope that it will not affect my application case, officer.
I see, thank you for clarifying that information.
I want to correct, and confirm those changes now.
It's ok, I find no problem with your case.
Ok, let's begin the interview.
Why do you want to become an American citizen?
I would like to vote, officer, and support the form of government in the United States.
Are you eligible to become an American citizen?
I have been a legal permanent resident for 10 years.
So, could you show me your green card, passports, and state issued ID, please?
Here are all of my documents.
The officer took screenshots of her documents.
What is your first name?
Linh
What's your last name?
Nguyen
And have you used any other names?
Yes. I used Linh Dang when I was still single, officer
Do you want to change your name?
Yes, officer. I want to use Linh Dang again, as my official name.
I'll go over the application, and we will make those important changes.
So, you would like this name on your certificate of citizenship?
Yes.
Ok, so I have officially changed it.
Can you verify your social security number?
608-45-1862
What's your date of birth?
My date of birth is June 08, 1982.
What is your country of birth?
Vietnam
Ok, so are you ready for your history and government test?
Yes, officer. I'm ready.
If both the president and the vice president can no longer serve, who becomes president?
The Speaker of the House
What are the two parts of the U.S. Congress?*
The Senate and House of Representatives
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
four hundred thirty-five (435)
What are two Cabinet-level positions?
Secretary of Agriculture, Secretary of Commerce
Who signs bills to become laws?
The President
We elect a U.S. senator for how many years?
Six (6)
Well done! That's already six (6).
Congratulations, you've passed the civics test.
We will proceed to the reading and writing tests.
I'm going to read a sentence to you, and I need you to write it down on the tablet.
Are you ready?
Yes, officer. I'm ready.
Please write this:
The people elect Congress.
Please read the sentence on the digital tablet out loud for me.
What state has the most people?
Very good.
You've passed the reading and writing tests.
What's your phone number with the area code?
202-642-8536
Are your parents U.S. citizens?
Yes, both of them are U.S. citizens.
Were your parents married before your 18th birthday?
Yes, they were.
What is your height?
5 feet and 2 inches.
What is your eye color?
Black
What is your hair color?
Black
How do you support yourself?
As of now, I am presently unemployed, have no job, and is fully taking care of my two children, officer.
I tried to apply to many business establishments, and is currently waiting for a reply.
I am temporarily living with my parents, together with my kids.
I do maintain cleaning the house of my parents, while they are busy managing their nail salon businesses, in the Washington area.
Thank you for letting me know.
Let's move on to the next portion.
Have you taken trips outside the United States during the past 5 years?
Yes, officer.
How many trips have you taken during the past 5 years?
I have taken 2 trips.
What were the reasons for your trips?
The reasons were to accompany my mom, when she visited our close relatives in Vietnam.
How many days in total did you spend outside the U.S.?
I was outside the U.S for about 60 days, together with my mom.
When did you leave the United States with your last trip?
I left on December 16, last year.
When did you return to the United States?
I came back on January 6.
What is your current marital status?
I'm divorced, officer.
How many times have you been married?
I have been married only once.
What's your ex-husband's name?
His name is Dahn Nguyen.
Is he an American citizen?
No, he is not an American citizen. He is a permanent resident, officer.
Do you have children?
Yes, I have one son and one daughter, officer.
What are their names?
Minh and Mai.
Are they U.S citizens?
Yes officer, they are born in the United States.
What are your children's relationship to you?
Minh and Mai are my biological children.
When were they born?
My son, Minh, was born on October 5, 2013.
My daughter, Mai, was born on April 4, 2015.
Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen?
No, officer.
Do you know the meaning of "prior spouse"?
Yes, officer.
Prior spouse is someone's ex-wife, or ex-husband.
Do you know the meaning of "alimony"?
Yes, officer.
Alimony is the money that you have to pay regularly to your former husband or wife after a divorce.
Have you ever been declared legally incompetent?
No.
Have you ever failed to file your taxes, or owe any taxes?
No, never.
Have you ever been a member of the Communist Party?
No, never.
Have you ever been arrested, or committed a crime?
No.
Have you ever been a prostitute, or persuaded someone for prostitution?
No.
Have you ever sold illegal drugs, or narcotics?
No.
Do you support the Constitution and form of government in the United States?
Yes, officer.
Do you understand the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Yes, officer.
Are you willing to perform non-combatant services in the U.S. armed forces?
I'm willing to help, officer.
Are you prepared to do work of national importance under civilian direction?
Yes, officer.
Do you promise that everything you said is true?
Yes, officer. I do.
Please read the changes that I made based on your answers.
Kindly review, and make sure everything is correct.
Everything that I see here is correct, officer.
Please sign your name on the digital tablet.
Thank you, officer.
Since you've passed all the tests and met all the requirements, I'm going to submit your application for approval.
This is your copy of the test results.
If there are no other issues, you will get a USCIS notice form in the mail, regarding your Oath Ceremony date.
Thank you so much, officer.
You're most welcome, and congratulations once again.
I'm so relieved right now.
My parents will be so glad to read the test results!
It's great that you were well-prepared, and supported by your loved ones.