My interview

[Lappa1 0]

The IO said they can not make a decision and will let me know. I went there 30 minutes early and sate with my hubby. The officer was a young girl and she had an assistant, a young man who was watching the process. The IO went through my papers, marriage photos from the old files, asked me about my name, date of birth, when I got married etc. She asked me about my new job which I got only last week. The question she asked was,

1) One of the amendment related to vote.

2) If the President is no longer in the position, who will be the next Presdent.

3) What reason coloniest came to America, I said "Freedom" but she was not satisfied and asked me what kind of freedom. I said the rest of the answers in the list.

4) The head of the executive branch. I don't remember the rest of the questions because she was talking about other matters at the same of asking the questions. She gave a paper to read and I wrote " We pay taxes."

She asked me to sign the photos which I submitted with my application. I showed her my new set photos and she said the new one look better. So, I signed the new photos, the paper for the oath and on the bottom of the N-400 application.

Finally she said she can not make a decision right now and will let you know. She gave the paper which said I passed the test of English. History and Civic.

I don't know what will happen, I don't know what will be their decision. I am freaking out!!!!!!!!

[NatPatBen 3]

The IO said they can not make a decision and will let me know. I went there 30 minutes early and sate with my hubby. The officer was a young girl and she had an assistant, a young man who was watching the process. The IO went through my papers, marriage photos from the old files, asked me about my name, date of birth, when I got married etc. She asked me about my new job which I got only last week. The question she asked was,

1) One of the amendment related to vote.

2) If the President is no longer in the position, who will be the next Presdent.

3) What reason coloniest came to America, I said "Freedom" but she was not satisfied and asked me what kind of freedom. I said the rest of the answers in the list.

4) The head of the executive branch. I don't remember the rest of the questions because she was talking about other matters at the same of asking the questions. She gave a paper to read and I wrote " We pay taxes."

She asked me to sign the photos which I submitted with my application. I showed her my new set photos and she said the new one look better. So, I signed the new photos, the paper for the oath and on the bottom of the N-400 application.

Finally she said she can not make a decision right now and will let you know. She gave the paper which said I passed the test of English. History and Civic.

I don't know what will happen, I don't know what will be their decision. I am freaking out!!!!!!!!

Sounds like you did well. When do you get the results?

[Lappa1 0]

I don't know, the letter saying that I will hear within 120 days only.

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Sounds like you did well. When do you get the results?

[Stella08 0]

I'm so sorry to hear that you have to wait even longer. That must be hard. Did she give you a reason why she couldn't make a decision? It seems like you answered all the questions just fine. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you'll get positive news real soon!

[Lappa1 0]

She did not say a reason. I think she is not capable to make a decision since she is new and young. I don't know. Her assistant also very young look like just graduted from college. If she can not make a decision why should I signed to the oath letter and photos?

[Stella08 0]

She did not say a reason. I think she is not capable to make a decision since she is new and young. I don't know. Her assistant also very young look like just graduted from college. If she can not make a decision why should I signed to the oath letter and photos?

That was one of the first things that came to my mind when you described your interview. I'm wondering if maybe she's not authorized to approve you without having her decision reviewed by a senior officer first. Or maybe she was insecure and wanted to check back first. You answered the questions just fine and if everything else in your papers is in order, you should get approved soon. Don't worry too much, everything will turn out o.k. I know the wait is hard. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[^KK^ 3]

I wish you the best.

[Nagishkaw 510]

Me too.

[sakura888 0]

I wish you the best too. I wish you get your oath letter soon.

[kleobg 0]

Hi,

i am sorry to hear that. it sucks that they will keep you waiting more. Please keep I posted.

i wish you luck

[jamieswith 0]

Good luck!

She did not say a reason. I think she is not capable to make a decision since she is new and young. I don't know. Her assistant also very young look like just graduted from college. If she can not make a decision why should I signed to the oath letter and photos?

That was one of the first things that came to my mind when you described your interview. I'm wondering if maybe she's not authorized to approve you without having her decision reviewed by a senior officer first. Or maybe she was insecure and wanted to check back first. You answered the questions just fine and if everything else in your papers is in order, you should get approved soon. Don't worry too much, everything will turn out o.k. I know the wait is hard. I'm keeping my fingers crossed for you.

[bggirl 0]

Hey, Lappa,

I am sorry to hear about your interview. But I think Stella is right- the IO is probably not able to make decisions on her own if she is new and inexperienced. So don't worry- you'll probably hear from them very soon and it will be your oath letter Good luck!

[mooninlove 1]

The IO said they can not make a decision and will let me know. I went there 30 minutes early and sate with my hubby. The officer was a young girl and she had an assistant, a young man who was watching the process. The IO went through my papers, marriage photos from the old files, asked me about my name, date of birth, when I got married etc. She asked me about my new job which I got only last week. The question she asked was,

1) One of the amendment related to vote.

2) If the President is no longer in the position, who will be the next Presdent.

3) What reason coloniest came to America, I said "Freedom" but she was not satisfied and asked me what kind of freedom. I said the rest of the answers in the list.

4) The head of the executive branch. I don't remember the rest of the questions because she was talking about other matters at the same of asking the questions. She gave a paper to read and I wrote " We pay taxes."

She asked me to sign the photos which I submitted with my application. I showed her my new set photos and she said the new one look better. So, I signed the new photos, the paper for the oath and on the bottom of the N-400 application.

Finally she said she can not make a decision right now and will let you know. She gave the paper which said I passed the test of English. History and Civic.

I don't know what will happen, I don't know what will be their decision. I am freaking out!!!!!!!!

on that paper that says you passed the test, did she check the reason why decisions not made at your interview?? i hope it comes out positive and you'll get your oath letter soon. best of luck!

[PrinceandPrincess 0]

We hope you'll get your oath letter soon. Good luck!

[NickD 202]

Wife's interview when pretty much the same way, except she did fire back all the civic question answers. Religious freedom is what she wanted, but you did pass all the tests, so that is all that matters. Going the same way in the respect that nothing negative was said, but she was told her application would be sent away for some place of a higher approval and sounds like that is what your IO was trying to tell you. It's my understanding that all these applications have to be approved by a field officer supervisor.

I firmly instructed my wife from reading this site to ask if you could say the oath the same day, and if not, when could she expect her oath letter. That gave me a commitment as a follow up that I needed to talk to my senator.

While your interview doesn't sound that positive, it also doesn't sound that negative neither, negative would be you didn't pass the tests, required more civics or English study, or the most common one, you need more evidence. In which case, they should tell you which evidence they want, utility bills seems to be the most common lately.

Did she check that box that says, you passed but awaiting final approval? If so, you should be okay.

When people say good luck at your interview, I translate that to mean not running into a traffic jam, or having an competent IO, the rest is not luck, but being well prepared. Wife had bad luck, not with the traffic, I drove her and knew different roads to get their on time, but had an incompetent interviewer, now that is bad luck.

Would have been interesting to ask questions to that guy that was observing, you have to show a degree of confidence in these or any interview, I know that is not easy, but I feel you are okay if they did not request more information. But know that checking your mail box for God only knows how long, is more stress. You may get a letter for your oath, or one more more evidence. Just have to see what happens.