Eligibility requirements post interview

[Tess79 0]

Hi, I was wondering if the requirements are not necessary anymore post interview. In other words, let's say I am out of the country after the interview and by doing so I go over the limit of time spent abroad would that be an issue? What do they look at during the oath?

[lucyrich 19]

On the back of your oath notification letter, it asks if you have done certain things since the interview. There are a series of yes/no questions, like "have you joined any organizations?", "Have you traveled outside the United States", "Have there been a change in your willingness to bear arms for your country?", "Have you committed any crimes?" and some more. It specifically says that it's asking only about things that happened after the interview. You're supposed to answer those questions and sign it on the day of the oath ceremony.

In our case, we took a 10 day vacation to Mexico between the interview and oath, so Lucy answered "YES" to the "Have you traveled outside the US?" question. It wasn't an issue, because she easily exceeded the requirements for time inside the US, with or without the 10 days outside the US.

Legally, you've got to still meet the requirements on the day of your oath ceremony, and they do ask you about it.

[NickD 202]

On the back of your oath notification letter, it asks if you have done certain things since the interview. There are a series of yes/no questions, like "have you joined any organizations?", "Have you traveled outside the United States", "Have there been a change in your willingness to bear arms for your country?", "Have you committed any crimes?" and some more. It specifically says that it's asking only about things that happened after the interview. You're supposed to answer those questions and sign it on the day of the oath ceremony.

In our case, we took a 10 day vacation to Mexico between the interview and oath, so Lucy answered "YES" to the "Have you traveled outside the US?" question. It wasn't an issue, because she easily exceeded the requirements for time inside the US, with or without the 10 days outside the US.

Legally, you've got to still meet the requirements on the day of your oath ceremony, and they do ask you about it.

Ha, told my wife, you are not free yet, watch your speed. Least till after the oath.

[Completely 3]

Hi, I was wondering if the requirements are not necessary anymore post interview. In other words, let's say I am out of the country after the interview and by doing so I go over the limit of time spent abroad would that be an issue? What do they look at during the oath?

Hi Thess,

I think I can share my experience with you. I am a US citizen now last month.

I was conditional greencard for 1 and 3 months and then I applied for naturalization.. Since I am overseas at all times, I applied through N400-through 319b... Just look up this article on line for a better explanation. I submitted my paperwork on March then I received the 1st NOA on April then 2 NOA in May giving me 1 week notice for the interview.. I flew in the US and attended the interview.. In dallas, they do interview and oath at the same day. for 2 years and half my journey is over.

[NickD 202]

In dallas, they do interview and oath at the same day.

Is that the Dallas in Texas that has a field office that is under the control of the same USCIS that controls St. Paul?

So why does St. Paul have to send your paper work someplace and make you wait to make another long journey someplace to recite a 30 second oath?

What does that certificate of citizenship look like? What size is it, how thick? Read the applicant has to sign it, is it just a piece of paper you can fold? And is that passport photo we have to send in a part of that certificate? Is that photo Scotch taped or stapled to the certificate? Or is the certificate embedded in a plastic laminate like the green card? And since it cost 400 bucks and takes a full year to get a replacement is it hand engraved on platinum with real gold leaf. Or is it the size of a postage stamp where it's easy for the Department of State to lose it?

Tried to find a description and a photo of it on the web, but wasn't very successful.

[Completely 3]

In dallas, they do interview and oath at the same day.

Is that the Dallas in Texas that has a field office that is under the control of the same USCIS that controls St. Paul?

So why does St. Paul have to send your paper work someplace and make you wait to make another long journey someplace to recite a 30 second oath?

What does that certificate of citizenship look like? What size is it, how thick? Read the applicant has to sign it, is it just a piece of paper you can fold? And is that passport photo we have to send in a part of that certificate? Is that photo Scotch taped or stapled to the certificate? Or is the certificate embedded in a plastic laminate like the green card? And since it cost 400 bucks and takes a full year to get a replacement is it hand engraved on platinum with real gold leaf. Or is it the size of a postage stamp where it's easy for the Department of State to lose it?

Tried to find a description and a photo of it on the web, but wasn't very successful.

I dont know where St. Paul is.

The paper is like the currency paper, the photo is attached to it, probably glued. the certificate is embedded with seal, not similar to greencard. I did apply for a passport overseas and got it. Goodluck to all of you.