Welcome back to our Youtube channel,
where you can find all of the study material and news about U.S. Naturalization.
Today, we are bringing you a special live mock interview and oath ceremony
that is based on an actual applicant’s experience.
This one is unique because at this particular field office,
the immigration officer conducted the oath ceremony right after the interview.
This may or may not be how your field office does it.
Even though we are not wearing masks in this mock interview,
a mask may still be required in some field offices,
so make sure to follow the guidelines.
For this interview, the applicant is female,
has 2 children and is recently divorced.
She is requesting to change her name and she recently moved.
By the way, if you want to schedule your own mock interview with us via "Zoom",
you can do that via our website and I will also add the link in the description.
Are you ready? Let’s do it.
N-400 U.S. Citizenship Interview Mock Interview 14 (LIVE)
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Good afternoon. Go ahead and put your things on the table.
Okay.
Before you sit down, you need to stay standing.
Because I need to swear you in.
Okay
Please raise your right hand.
Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth, so help you God?
I do.
Great. Have a seat.
Thank you.
How are you doing today?
Good.
Great.
How are you?
Pretty good. Hope you didn't have to wait too long.
No. about 30 minutes.
Okay. That's not too bad.
First, we will do the civics test,
then the English reading and writing test.
And then I will review your application to make sure all the information is correct.
Sounds good.
Do you have any questions before we start?
I don't think so.
Okay. Great.
Can you show me your Green card and your state issued ID?
Yes.
And if you have your passport with you, please give that to me too.
Here you go.
My passport is expired. Is that okay?
That's not a problem.
Great. That looks good.
Okay. Let's start with the civics test.
We are doing the 2008 test. Did you study for that one?
Yes. I have been studying very hard.
Excellent.
You should not have any problem passing this test.
First question, Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
Correct.
When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?
July 4, 1776
Excellent
The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
435
Absolutely correct.
What do we show loyalty to when we say the Pledge of Allegiance?
the United States
That's right.
Do you know who the current Chief of Justice of the Supreme court is?
John Robert [ It's John RobertS]
John Roberts.
What ocean is on the West Coast of the United States?
The Pacific Ocean
Correct.
All right. You got 6 questions correct and pass the civics test.
Let’s do the English reading and writing test now.
We will do that on the tablet in front of you.
First, I want you to read the sentence showing on the tablet for me please.
Correct.
Now, I am going to read you a sentence.
use the stylus pen or your finger to write the sentence down on the tablet for me.
Ready?
Great. You passed the English reading and writing test.
Very good.
Now let’s go over your applicant form, okay?
Okay.
Can you confirm your current legal name for me please?
Yes. Stephanie Hilton Reedy
Have you used any other name?
Yes. Stephanie Hilton.
Do you want to legally change your name at this point?
I do. I want to change it back to Stephanie Hilton.
Okay.
So you want Stephanie Hilton as your name on your Certificate of Naturalization, is that correct?
Correct.
Okay. Let me update that.
Do you still live in the same place since you've applied for citizenship?
I actually moved last year.
What was the reason for that move?
To be closer to my parents.
Good reason.
When did you move?
Last December
What’s the new address?
6485 Commonwealth Ave, Chicago, IL
Commonwealth Ave, Chicago, IL, correct?
Yes.
Is that also your mailing address?
Yes.
Did you file the AR-11 form?
No. I did not realize that I needed to do that.
You need fill out that form within 10 days whenever you move.
Okay.
You can do that online too.
I will definitely do that next time I move.
Great.
Actually, you don’t have to do that once you become a US citizen.
Okay.
So, what’s your current marital status?
Divorced
It says on your application that you got your Green card through your husband.
When did you get your green card?
March 1st, 2015.
And when did you get the divorce?
October last year.
Do you happen to have your divorce decree with you?
I do. Yeah.
Here you go.
Great.
Do you have any children?
I do. I have a boy and a girl.
Wonderful.
How old are they?
They are 3 years old and 5 years old.
Good.
Who do they live with?
They live with me in Chicago.
Are they your biological children?
Yes, they are.
Do you have their birth certificates with you?
I do. I brought those.
Here's my daughter's birth certificate.
and my son's birth certificate.
Good.
Yup. They are both there. Excellent.
Do you currently work?
Yes. I am a pharmacist.
You are a pharmacist.
Where do you work?
Rite-aid
How long have you been working for them?
About 6 years.
I recently move branch office when I moved home.
Who’s taking care of the kids when you are working?
Fortunately, I find a really great pre-school, so they go to pre-school.
That's great.
Have you made any trips abroad in the last 5 years?
I did. I went on a cruise with my kids and my parents in 2018.
Sounds like fun. Where did you go?
Italy, Spain and France.
Great.
How long was the cruise?
It was two weeks.
Any other trips you've taken in the last 5 years abroad?
No. most of my trips are in the US.
Next question. Do you belong to any organization?
Yes. The American Pharmacists Association.
Okay. Any other organizations?
No.
Ok.
Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen before?
No.
Did you vote in the last election?
No. I did not.
Why is that?
Because I am not a U.S. citizen.
Correct.
So, you’ve never registered or voted in any elections in the U.S., correct?
No.
Have you ever been declared legally incompetent or been confined to a mental institution?
No. Never.
Since you have your green card, have you always filed your taxes?
Yes. I have.
Good.
Do you owe any overdue taxes?
I did owe in 2019 but I paid them off last year.
Excellent. Could you show me your payment?
Sure. I brought that for you.
Here you go.
Okay. Very good.
Did you bring your tax return transcripts with you?
Yes.
Here you go.
I brought the tax transcripts for the last 4 years but I just brought the tax return for this year.
Okay. That's not a problem.
Did you owe any taxes this year?
No. I didn’t.
Have you called yourself a “non-US resident” on any of the tax returns since you got your green card?
No.
Next question.
Were you ever a part of any group, unit, or organization that used a weapon against any person or threatened to do so?
No. Never.
Did you ever sell, give, or provide weapons to any person or help another person to do that?
No.
Have you ever committed, assisted in committing, or attempted to commit a crime or offense for which you were not arrested?
No.
Have you ever been arrested, cited, or detained by any law enforcement officer for any reason?
No.
Have you had any traffic tickets?
Yes. I did have a traffic ticket in 2017 for running a red light.
How much was it?
It was $200.
Did you take care of it?
Yes. I paid the fine and went to traffic school.
Good. Anything else?
No. I don't think so.
Have you ever been a prostitute or procured anyone for prostitution?
No.
Have you ever been married to more than one person at the same time?
No.
Have you married someone in order to obtain an immigration benefit?
Can you repeat that?
Have you married someone in order to obtain an immigration benefit?
No.
Good.
Have you ever gambled illegally or received income from illegal gambling?
No. I haven't.
Okay.
Have you ever made any misrepresentation to obtain any public benefit in the U.S.?
No.
Good.
Have you ever given any U.S. government officials any information or documentation that was false, fraudulent, or misleading?
No.
Have you ever lied to any U.S. government officials to gain entry or admission into the U.S. or to gain immigration benefits while in the U.S.?
No.
Good.
Have you ever been removed, excluded, or deported from the U.S.?
No.
Do you support the Constitution and form of Government of the United States?
Yes. Absolutely.
Do you understand the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Yes. I do.
And what is that?
I promise to be loyal to the United States.
That's correct.
Are you willing to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Yes. I am willing to.
Good.
If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms on behalf of the United States?
Yes
If the law requires it, are you willing to perform noncombatant services in the U.S. Armed forces?
Yes. I am willing to.
If the law requires it, are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian direction?
Yes.
Good.
Do you promise everything you’ve said so far is true?
Yes, I do.
Good.
Please review the updated application on the tablet one more time to make sure everything is accurate.
If it is, sign and date the last page.
Okay.
Please review the Oath of Allegiance and if you acknowledge your willingness and ability to take this oath,
then print your name, sign and date at the bottom of the page.
All right.
Okay. Great. That concludes our interview today.
And now we can administer the Oath.
Are you okay with that?
Yes! That will be great!
I'm going to give you a written copy of that.
I have one question.
On the certificate of naturalization, can I have my change name?
Yes, you can.
Please stand up and raise your right hand and repeat after me.
Okay.
I hereby declare, on oath,
that I absolutely and entirely
renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity
to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty,
of whom or which I have heretofore
been a subject or citizen;
that I will support and defend
the Constitution and laws
of the United States of America
against all enemies,
foreign and domestic;
that I will bear true faith
and allegiance to the same;
that I will bear arms
on behalf of the United States
when required by the law;
that I will perform noncombatant service
in the Armed Forces of the United States
when required by the law;
that I will perform work of national importance
under civilian direction
when required by the law;
and that I take this obligation freely,
without any mental reservation
or purpose of evasion;
so help me God.
All right! Congratulations!! You are now officially a U.S. citizen.
Thank you!!
I can give you back your paperwork but I have to keep your green card.
Here you go.
Thank you.
I am going to print your Certificate of Naturalization.
It will take a while, so I will have you wait in the waiting area.
Of course.
After I printed your Certificate of Naturalization, make sure to check it for accuracy before you sign it.
When you sign it, sign it with a black ink pen, okay?
Now, just a couple of other things you need to do.
You'll need to update your social security status.
And you should also register to vote.
Will do.
And if you plan to travel outside of the U.S., you'll need to apply for a passport,
that takes about 4-6 weeks to process, so plan accordingly.
Okay. Thank you.
Okay. Any other questions you have at this point?
I don't think so. Thank you very much.
Again, congratulations.
I am so happy! Thank you!
Just follow me out.