HELPING APPLICANTS PASS THEIR U.S. CITIZENSHIP INTERVIEWS AND TESTS!
Hi, my name is officer Hopkins.
I will be conducting your naturalization interview.
How are you feeling today?
Hello officer, I am a little nervous, but okay now.
Are you well prepared for your interview?
Yes officer.
Follow me, please.
Please, come in.
Before we begin, I have to place you under oath.
Remain standing, and raise your right hand.
Feel free to place your belongings near your chair.
Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Yes, I do.
Please, have a seat.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
Let us start with your "eligibility" then "information about you".
Are you ready?
Yes.
Any questions before we start?
No.
Why did you apply for American citizenship?
My family is here, and I want to vote.
How did you acquire your green card?
I was married to an American citizen.
Please show me your green card, passports and state issued ID.
My green card, my passport, and ID.
How are you eligible to become an American citizen?
I have been a legal permanent resident, for about 14 years.
Let us review your application to correct any changes.
Your full name, please?
My full name is Juanito Lopez Gonzalez.
Your other names used since birth, like nicknames.
My nickname is Juan.
You can change your name today, for free.
Would you want to legally change your name?
No, sir. Thank you.
What is your social security number?
708-98-8254
What is your email address, if we contact you?
juanlopezgonzalez@yahoo.com
What is the date you became a permanent resident?
The date of my permanent residence is April 2, 2006.
When is your birthday?
My date of birth is August 20, 1967.
What is your phone number, in case we contact you?
714-224-8865
What is your country of citizenship?
Mexico
Do you have any physical disability or mental impairment?
No.
Are you ready for the Civics Test?
Yes.
Tell me, if I need to repeat the question.
Can you hear me, well?
It is okay, officer.
Alright, let us begin.
I will ask you up to ten (10) questions and you need to answer six (6) of them.
What is one reason colonists came to America?
religious freedom
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
Could you please, repeat that again?
Of course.
Who does a U.S. Senator represent?
all people of the state
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
When was the Constitution written?
1787
Who was President during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
Name one state that borders Mexico.
California
You answered six (6) questions correctly.
You passed the Civics Test.
Let us proceed to the Reading and Writing Tests.
Listen to this sentence, and write it down on the tablet.
California has the most people.
Could you please, repeat that again?
California has the most people.
That is correct.
Please read the sentence on the tablet.
What state has the most people?
Correct.
You passrd the English reading and writing tests.
Let us go to Biographic Information.
What is your ethnicity?
Hispanic or latino
How tall are you?
five (5) feet and seven (7) inches
What color are your eyes?
Brown
What color is your hair?
White
We will continue to your Residence Information.
What is your current home address?
5432 Alona Street, Santa Ana, California
Are you still living at the same address?
No.
Has your address changed?
Yes.
7654 Bali Street, Santa Ana, California
We will proceed to Employment and Schools Attended.
How do you support yourself?
I am a restaurant manager.
Where do you work?
It is a Mexican restaurant called Tacos Y Enchilada.
Are you still working with them?
Yes, officer.
I work from Monday until Saturday.
Are you attending school?
Yes.
What is the name of the school?
Nursing Program Academy
This is my dream job, and will hopefully graduate this semester.
That's great.
Thank you.
The pleasure is mine.
Let us discuss your Time Outside the United States.
How many times have you left the U.S. in the past five (5) years?
I had eight (8) trips.
Tell me about your last trip.
The recent trip was in the first week of December last year.
Do you remember the day you returned to the United States?
last week of December
What is the total days you have been outside the U.S. for the past five (5) years?
about 100 days
Let us continue about your Marital History.
Are you single, married, divorced, or widowed?
I am widowed.
How many times have you been married?
One time only.
What is your wife's name?
Alicia Gonzalez
How many times has your spouse been married?
One time also
Let us proceed About the Information of Your Children.
Do you have any children?
Yes, officer.
Your child's name and date of birth?
Alejandro and Juanita, the twins are 14 years old
Are they attending school?
Yes.
Are you supporting them?
Yes, officer.
It is hard to take care of the kids, as a single parent.
I had to try my best, to give them a better future.
What you are doing is good.
Thank you
No problem.
Let us talk About Your Parents.
Is your mother or father a U.S. citizen?
No.
Let us go to Part 12, Additional Information About You
Have you ever claimed to be an American citizen?
No, officer.
Have you ever registered to vote in any U.S. election?
No.
Have you ever been confined to a mental institution?
No, never.
Have you ever failed to file your taxes?
No, officer.
Do you owe any overdue taxes?
No.
Do you belong to any organizations or groups?
Yes, I belong to a local church group.
What is the name of the group or organization?
Saint James Catholic Church
Have you ever been a member of a terrorist organization, totalitarian or communist party?
No, never.
What is your understanding when you can hear these words...
totalitarian party
It promotes leadership, where a ruler has a total authority over everyone.
Have you ever served in a concentration camp, prisoner of war camp, labor or transit camp?
No, I haven't.
Have you ever committed a crime?
No, never.
Explain to me this word...allegiance
It is loyalty to the country
Have you been involved in not letting someone practice a religion and forcing someone in sexual relations?
No, never.
Have you ever been a habitual drunkard?
No.
Have you supported someone entering the U.S. illegally?
No, never.
Do you support the Constitution and form of government in the U.S.?
Yes, officer.
Are you willing to perform non-combatant services in the U.S. armed forces?
I am very willing.
And are you willing to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the U.S.?
Yes, I am.
Do you promise that everything you've said is true?
Yes, officer.
Please review your application and check if everything is right.
Check the spelling of your name and other details.
Everything is correct, officer.
Sign your name on the digital tablet.
You've passed all the tests.
You've met all the requirements.
I'm recommending your application for approval.
Once my recommendation is approved, you'll get a USCIS notice in the mail.
Thank you.
Congratulations on your achievement today.
Here's a copy of your test result.
Thank you so much, officer.