I'm nervous about our filing

[Jonesie 1]

Wife went completely brain dead and was shaking like a leave at our AOS, but after dealing with the USCIS for four years, she hardened. How much ####### can a person take until they really don't give a damn anymore? But she handled herself very professionally and no big deal if she didn't pass, had a recent foreign passport and a 17 day old ten year green card. They don't take your green card away if you fail the test, but given a second chance, worse case was an extra trip, so why worry?

We kicked the civics test around, kind of an interesting conversation with family, really non-political and interesting to learn how our country has deviated from our original US Constitution and does give a certain amount of pride when living here. But our real serious study occurred in the 4 1/2 hour drive to our field office, kind of like cramming for a college exam, heck you forget most of the stuff the day after. Wife is one of those people that can recall every detail of her interview, most of our discussion afterwards was her proving she was living with me. She said the English and civics test that you would consider the key points of your interview lasted less than two minutes, she was in for 43 minutes. Most of her time was spend going through the N-400 and digging out original evidence. Can only wonder why it was that way since we went through the same thing for her conditional and ten year card.

Like most that posted here, she got the first six questions correct and that ended that phase, and also remembered to get a commitment when she could expect her oath letter. And did ask why other field offices were giving the oath the same day. Just got a quick reply, we don't do that here.

Her first words to me after her oath ceremony that she never said before, she finally feels that she is now a part of this country, always felt like an outsider before. Then the conversation switched to all the things we had to do after her oath ceremony. After that, it was finally over.

No reason to be nervous, but do be prepared.

Thanks NickD. I'm going to start on gathering originals of car insurance statements, lease agreement, photos, etc. so that when we are ready to file we just have to pay the $$$.

[NickD 202]

Wife went completely brain dead and was shaking like a leave at our AOS, but after dealing with the USCIS for four years, she hardened. How much ####### can a person take until they really don't give a damn anymore? But she handled herself very professionally and no big deal if she didn't pass, had a recent foreign passport and a 17 day old ten year green card. They don't take your green card away if you fail the test, but given a second chance, worse case was an extra trip, so why worry?

We kicked the civics test around, kind of an interesting conversation with family, really non-political and interesting to learn how our country has deviated from our original US Constitution and does give a certain amount of pride when living here. But our real serious study occurred in the 4 1/2 hour drive to our field office, kind of like cramming for a college exam, heck you forget most of the stuff the day after. Wife is one of those people that can recall every detail of her interview, most of our discussion afterwards was her proving she was living with me. She said the English and civics test that you would consider the key points of your interview lasted less than two minutes, she was in for 43 minutes. Most of her time was spend going through the N-400 and digging out original evidence. Can only wonder why it was that way since we went through the same thing for her conditional and ten year card.

Like most that posted here, she got the first six questions correct and that ended that phase, and also remembered to get a commitment when she could expect her oath letter. And did ask why other field offices were giving the oath the same day. Just got a quick reply, we don't do that here.

Her first words to me after her oath ceremony that she never said before, she finally feels that she is now a part of this country, always felt like an outsider before. Then the conversation switched to all the things we had to do after her oath ceremony. After that, it was finally over.

No reason to be nervous, but do be prepared.

Thanks NickD. I'm going to start on gathering originals of car insurance statements, lease agreement, photos, etc. so that when we are ready to file we just have to pay the $$.

And those tax returns, preferably you have joint returns, first thing your IO will want to see. Just like you send them to the IRS with those W-2's and 1099's.

[thisislove 0]

hey jonesie.. no advice.. but just sending blessings for this next step in u guys journey!!!!

[jawi876 2]

He is a smart man...and he will do fine sis. He just has to put down the joystick and buckle down...stop being stubborn about it. You want me to rough him up with my neckbrace? LOL I think you so whisper the questions and answers in his ear in your sexy voice...with a little bit more panting when he gets it right. LMAO...

I can't wait until I get to this point too. I will be frantic and asking for your advice for my stubborn husband too.

[NickD 202]

I know if I had to take that civics test, would be dead meat if I had to take it in Spanish or any other foreign language. For me, took less than ten minutes to read all the questions and answers and memorize it. Was more difficult for my wife, as Spanish is her native language. While she has fairly good command of the English language, the civics terminology was all new to her.

This is just another consideration for an immigrant studying for the civics test, if my wife could have taken that test in Spanish, would have been a snap for her.

[*JG* 2]

I don't feel that hubby understands how this process differs from our interviews for the 2 year and 10 year greencard. He hates studying and does not do well under pressure. Are there any tips you all can recommend so that he is prepared? When I reviewed the information that he needs to know, I did a

We need to find a way for him to retain the info so that he passes

Thanks everyone!

Hey, Jonsie. Congrats!

What about some sort of computer review and pre-testing. There must be something out there.

I've seen classes at local churches too. Maybe something group like that.

Lastly, I would just quiz him daily as we were driving in the car or eating dinner or something. Make it so everyday that it's just habit.

Good luck!