Good morning!
Your USCIS appointment letter and ID, please?
Here is my appointment letter, and driver's license.
Remove all your things, and place them on the belt.
Please pick up your belongings.
Walk through the metal detector.
Thank you.
Take the elevator to the second floor, a customer service representative shall assist you there.
Thank you.
You're welcome.
I'm here for my naturalization interview for U.S. citizenship.
Hi! How's the weather upon coming here?
Hello, officer! The weather outside was truly bad.
Was getting here just fine?
Yes, my husband drove me here early today.
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!
And before we start the interview, I will have to place you under oath.
Raise your right hand.
Do you swear that the statements you'll give today will be the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Yes, I do.
Have a seat, please.
I would like to introduce you to Mr. Davis. He will be joining us today, and asking a few questions later.
Hello! I'm Mr. John Davis.
Hi, Mr. Davis!
Are you ready?
Yes, 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 answered no on question number six, about the tax overdue, although both my husband and I have an installment agreement plan with IRS.
Can you show me any document for the payment plan?
Yes, officer.
It's good that you have this original document with you today.
Did you bring your tax returns for the past five years?
Yes, officer.
I have brought all of the original supporting documents, officer.
It's good that you informed me about it.
Today is the day where everything will be checked, and corrected on your N-400 application form.
Right now, I'm so nervous officer, but I still hope that it will not greatly affect my case.
It's ok, I find no problem with your case.
Ok, let's begin with the interview.
Why do you want to become an American citizen?
I truly support the form of government in the U.S., and would like to vote, officer.
So could you show me your passports, green card, state issued ID, please?
Here are all of my documents.
The officer took screenshots of her documents.
Ok, thank you.
You're welcome, officer.
So, let us move on to the next part of the interview.
What is your first name?
Martina
What is your last name?
Jackson
Do you want to change your name?
No, officer.
Can you verify your social security number?
608-69-2564
When did you become a permanent resident?
I became a permanent resident on May 8, 2013.
What's your date of birth?
My date of birth is June 23, 1988.
What is your country of birth?
Mexico
What is your country of nationality?
Mexico
What's your current home address?
9318 East Ann Street, El Paso, Texas 79624 U.S.A.
Has your address changed since you submitted your application form?
No, officer.
What's your phone number with the area code?
915-246-2473
We will proceed to the reading and writing tests.
Do you have any questions before we begin?
No, officer. I'm ready.
Please read the sentence on the digital tablet out loud for me.
What is the capital of the United States?
Very good.
I'm going to read a short sentence to you, and I need you to write it down on the tablet.
Are you ready?
Yes, officer.
I need you to write this: Congress has one hundred Senators.
That's correct.
You've passed the reading and writing tests.
Ok, are you ready for your history and government test?
Yes officer. I'm ready.
What is the supreme law of the land?
the Constitution
Very good.
What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?
the Bill of Rights
How many amendments does the Constitution have?
27
That's right.
Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
Mississippi River
That's correct.
What did the Declaration of Independence do?
announced our independence from Great Britain
Correct.
Name one branch, or part of the government.*
Congress
Well done! That's already six.
Congratulations, you've passed the civics test.
Thank you so much.
You're welcome.
Are your parents U.S. citizens?
No, both of them are not.
Have they visited the United States?
Not yet, officer. I hope that one day they will be able to visit us also.
Were your parents married before your 18th birthday?
Yes, they were.
What is your height?
5 feet and 4 inches.
What is your eye color?
blue
What is your hair color?
blonde
Are you currently employed?
Yes, officer.
I have a part-time job, officer.
What type of work do you do?
I am a hotel front desk clerk.
I check guests in and out, then handle their cash and credit card transactions.
How long have you been working there?
about three years now
And you are attending school too?
Yes, officer.
What school do you go to?
International University Online, officer.
What program are you enrolled in there?
I am enrolled through their online degree program in hotel and restaurant management.
Have you taken trips outside the United States during the last five years?
Yes, officer.
How many trips have you taken during the past five years?
I have taken five trips.
How many days in total did you spend outside the U.S.?
I was outside the U.S. for about 90 days.
When did you leave the United States with your last trip?
I left on December 15 last year.
When did you return to the United States?
I came back on January 3rd.
What is your current marital status?
I'm married, officer.
How many times have you been married?
I have been married only once.
What's your spouse's name?
His name is John Jackson.
Is he an American citizen?
Yes, he is an American citizen.
Can you show me your marriage certificate?
Yes, officer.
Did you bring the original document?
Yes, officer.
Once again, the officer took screenshots of her document.
Do you have children?
Yes, I have one daughter and one son.
What are their names?
Julia and Martin.
Are they U.S. citizens?
Yes, they were born and raised in El Paso, Texas.
What's your children's relationship to you?
They're all my biological children.
So let us move on to the next part of the interview.
Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen?
No, never.
Have you ever voted in any U.S. election?
No.
Have you ever been declared legally incompetent?
No, officer.
What is your understanding about legally incompetent?
legally incompetent is someone who cannot make decisions due to mental problems.
Have you ever been arrested, or committed a crime?
No, never.
Have you ever been a prostitute or persuaded someone for prostitution?
No, never.
Have you ever sold illegal drugs, or narcotics?
No.
Have you ever gambled illegally?
No, never.
Have you called yourself a "non-us resident" on your tax returns since you became a lawful permanent resident?
No, I haven't.
What is your understanding about "lawful permanent resident"?
a lawful permanent resident is a person who is living legally in the united states for an unlimited period of time.
That's correct.
Have you ever lied to any government official to gain entry into the United States?
No.
What is your understanding about "bear arms"?
bear arms is to carry or use a gun
That's right.
Are you willing to bear arms in the U.S. army?
Yes.
Are you willing to help the government during a national emergency?
I'm willing to help, officer.
Have you ever helped anybody enter the U.S. illegally?
No, never.
Do you support the Constitution and form of government of the United States?
Yes.
Do you understand the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Yes.
Are you ready to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Yes.
Do you promise that everything you said is true?
Yes, I do.
I need you to sign your application.
Please read the changes that I made based on your answers.
Kindly review, and make sure that everything is correct.
Everything is correct, officer.
Please sign your name on the digital tablet.
Thank you, officer.
You're welcome.
Since you've passed all the tests and met all of the requirements, I'm submitting your application for approval.
This is a copy of your test results.
Thank you, officer Johnson and Mr. Davis.
You're welcome.
You're welcome!
If there are no other issues, you'll get a USCIS notice form in the mail, regarding your Oath Ceremony date.
John, my husband, will be so happy to read these test results, including the kids!
It's great that you're well prepared and supported by your loved ones.
Yes, officer.
Thank you very much.
Do you have any questions for me?
No, officer.
Then I'll bring you back to the customer service area.