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This is a mock interview to help you pass the naturalization test for US citizenship
Hi, I'm officer Campbell. I've been assigned to you today. How's your day going so far?
It's going well, officer.
My family woke up early today and they feel excited and at the same time nervous like...I am.
They are praying that I will pass the naturalization interview and test today.
It's good that your loved ones are here.
That's nice to hear.
Please follow me.
And before we start the interview, I will have 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.
Thank you. Please take a seat.
You are welcome.
Are you ready?
I think I'm ready.
Do you have any questions before we start?
No officer.
Okay, let's begin with the interview.
Why do you want to become an American citizen?
I would like to vote.
I also respect and believe in the form of government in the United States.
I'm impressed with your answers.
Are you eligible to become an American citizen?
Yes officer, I had been a legal permanent resident for ten years.
So, could you show me your passports, green cards, state issued ID please?
Yes officer. Here are all my documents.
Do you have any expired passport?
Yes officer.
It's good that you have your passports,
expired and non-expired ones.
Okay, thank you.
You're welcome officer.
We're gonna go over your application and check if there have been any changes.
What is your first name?
Stefan.
Can you spell your name for me please?
The spelling of my name is S-T-E-F-A-N.
What is your last name?
Aldea.
What is your current legal name?
Stefan Aldea.
And have you used any other names? No officer. Do you want to change your name? No officer.
No officer.
Do you want to change your name?
No officer.
When did you become a permanent resident?
I became a permanent resident on March 10, 2010.
What's your date of birth?
My date of birth is April 7, 1986 and not April 6,1987.
Sorry officer, I made a mistake when writing it on my application form. writing it on my application form I see
I see, thank you for clarifying that information. I want to correct and
confirm those changes now.
That's an important part of this interview, to make
sure that all of the answers are up-to-date and correct.
What is your country of birth?
Ukraine.
What is your country of nationality?
Ukraine.
Are you requesting any accommodations because of a disability?
No officer.
Let's move onto the next portion.
What's your current home address?
2836 MacKenzie Way, Cranberry Township City, 16796 Pennsylvania, USA.
Do you still live at this address?
Yes officer.
Has your address changed since you submitted your application form?
No officer.
I have been living at the same address since I came to America on March 2010.
I see, thank you for clarifying that information.
What's your phone number with the area code?
724-147-2449
Are your parents US citizens?
No, both of them are not.
Have they visited the United States.
No, officer.
Were your parents married before your 18th birthday?
Yes, they were.
What is your height?
5 feet and 9 inches.
What is your eye color?
Brown.
What is your hair color?
Brown.
How do you support yourself?
I have a full-time job officer, since I came here.
What type of work do you do?
I'm the senior support engineer responsible for the application process design.
I work at an enterprise application software company.
How long have you been working there?
About 10 years now since I arrived in America.
And you are attending school too?
No officer.
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 8 trips.
How many days in total did you spend outside the US?
I was outside the U.S. for about 112 days.
When did you leave the United States with your last trip?
I left the United States on April 2 of last year.
When did you return to the United States?
I came back on April 16.
Where did you go?
I went to Ukraine.
What was the purpose of your visit?
I was able to see my parents and other family members.
Did you traveled alone?
No officer my family traveled with me.
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 wife's name?
Her name is Tracy Miller.
Is she an American citizen?
Yes, she's an American citizen.
Can you show me your marriage certificate?
Yes officer.
Did you bring the original document?
Yes officer. Here is my marriage certificate.
Do you have children?
Yes I have one daughter and one son.
What are their names?
Natalia Aldea and Ivan Aldea.
When were they born?
My daughter was born on May 10, 2013.
My son was born on June 8, 2015.
Are they U.S. citizens?
Yes, they were both born and raised in Pennsylvania.
What's your children's relationship to you?
They are both 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 officer.
Do you have any title of nobility or hereditary title in a foreign country?
No officer.
Have you ever been declared legally incompetent?
No officer.
Have you ever failed to file your taxes or owe any taxes?
I always file my taxes on time and never had any overdue taxes.
Have you call yourself a non-us resident on your tax returns since you became a lawful permanent resident?
No never.
Do you belong to any organizations or groups?
Yes, I’m a member of the senior support engineer organization group.
How long have you been a member?
I had been a member since 2010
Have you ever ever been a member of the Communist Party?
No, never.
Have you ever been confined to a mental institution or declared legally incompetent?
No, officer.
Are you a member of the totalitarian party?
No, never.
Have you ever advocated to overthrow any government by either force or violence?
No, never.
Have you ever been arrested or committed a crime?
No, officer.
Have you persecuted any person because of race religion political opinion or national origin?
No, never.
Have you ever been involved in genocide, torture, killing, not letting someone practice a religion, and forcing someone in sexual relations?
No, never.
Have you ever married someone to get an immigration benefit?
No!
Have you ever served in the US Armed Forces?
No, I haven't.
Have you ever been a member of any of these like the vigilante group, rebel group, militia, guerrilla group, and, or insurgent organization?
No, never.
Have you ever been excluded removed or deported from the United States?
No, never.
Have you ever been a prostitute or persuaded someone for prostitution?
No, never.
Have you ever sold illegal drugs or narcotics?
No, never.
Have you ever gambled illegally?
No officer.
Have you ever helped anybody enter the U.S. illegally?
No, I haven't.
Have you ever failed to support your dependents?
No!
Have you ever given false information to any U.S. official while applying for a passport or immigration benefit?
No, I haven't.
Have you ever lied to any government official to gain entry in to the United States?
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, I do.
Are you ready to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Yes, I do.
Are you willing to bear arms in the U.S. army?
I'm willing to help officer.
Are you willing to perform noncombatant services in the U.S. armed forces?
I do.
Are you prepared to do work of national importance under civilian direction?
I'm willing to help officer.
Are you willing to help the government during a national emergency?
I do.
Do you promise that everything you said is true?
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.
Thank you, officer.
You're welcome.
We will proceed to the reading and writing tests.
Do you have any questions before we begin?
No, officer.
I'm ready.
So please read the sentence on the digital tablet out loud for me.
Who lives in the White House?
Very good!
Now, I need you to listen and write it down on the digital tablet.
Are you ready?
Yes officer.
I'm ready.
Please write this: The president lives in the White House.
Very good!
You passed the reading and writing tests.
Okay, are you ready for your history and government test?
Yes, officer.
I'm ready.
When was the constitution written?
1787
That's correct.
Who wrote the Declaration of Independence?
Thomas Jefferson
That's right.
How old do citizens have to be to for president?
18 and older
Correct!
Who was president during World War I?
Woodrow Wilson
That's correct!
Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
Because there were 13 original colonies.
What is the name of the national anthem?
The Star-Spangled Banner
Well done!That's already six,
you already have six correct answers.
Congratulations! You've passed the civics test!
Thank you so much!
I can't wait to tell my family about the good news that I passed the test!
Since you passed all the tests and met all of the requirements, I'm submitting your
application for approval.
Here are your documents and a copy of your interview results.
If there are no other issues, you'll get a USCIS notice form in the mail regarding your oath ceremony date.
Thank you, officer.
Do you have any questions for me?
Yes, officer.
How long will it take for me to wait for the USCIS notice to arrive?
Usually from two to four weeks.
Any other questions?
Thank you officer Campbell.
I have no further questions.
Great! Then I'll bring you back to the customer service area.
I hope and pray that the applicants who are waiting outside will also pass their naturalization
interview and test officer.
That's nice to hear.
My wife was the one who really encouraged me to take this
naturalization interview and test for U.S. citizenship.
You did very well.
I'm truly grateful to the one who supported me with this American citizenship journey.
That's wonderful to hear!
Thank you, very much!
You're most welcome! and congratulations once again!