What to wear for interview & possible swearing in?

[honeyblonde 0]

Any idea exactly what they mean by this? Abdel bought a new pair of jeans for his interview but I'm worried they might expect him to be wearing dress pants, shirt and tie. Are jeans and a T-shirt going to be ok?

[amykathleen2005 441]

I personally would go for more business casual. At least khakis and a polo if not a shirt and tie. You want to convey the appearance of being professional and trustworthy.

[tweety 1]

I think as long as you don't show up in flip-flops and shorts you should be fine. I didn't see anyone wearing suit and tie when I went for the interview. (I didn't have my oath yet...)

[honeyblonde 0]

I think as long as you don't show up in flip-flops and shorts you should be fine. I didn't see anyone wearing suit and tie when I went for the interview. (I didn't have my oath yet...)

Thanks for the responses. Atlanta seems to do the swearing in the same day, so he's taking his dress clothes and having them in our hotel room, which is within walking distance of the office, so he can go change if needed.

[NickD 203]

Thanks for the responses. Atlanta seems to do the swearing in the same day, so he's taking his dress clothes and having them in our hotel room, which is within walking distance of the office, so he can go change if needed.

Our oath letter clearly stated no blue jeans, what does yours say?

[aleful 1,905]

Our oath letter clearly stated no blue jeans, what does yours say?

I went with casual, and sneakers, no problem.

no jeans

[honeyblonde 0]

I went with casual, and sneakers, no problem.

no jeans

We haven't gotten an oath letter. I think we must get that tomorrow at the interview because everyone on here I've seen go to Atlanta has had the interview and oath the same day.

Thanks for the info though. He is taking dress clothes for the oath ceremony, in case it is tomorrow.

[NickD 203]

We haven't gotten an oath letter. I think we must get that tomorrow at the interview because everyone on here I've seen go to Atlanta has had the interview and oath the same day.

Thanks for the info though. He is taking dress clothes for the oath ceremony, in case it is tomorrow.

Wife's hospital sponsored an entertainment group at our convention center, she purchased tickets and insisted I dress up for it. Everybody there was wearing blue jeans, the CEO's, doctors, nurses, and even the entertainers. Felt out of place. But we both dressed up for her oath ceremony, there we didn't feel out of place, but dealing with an archaic agency.

[Juliya.Moore 0]

A copy and paste from my interview letter which is scheduled at Atlanta DO. Nothing about dressing code.

You are hereby notified to appear for an interview on your Application for Naturalization at the date, time, and place indicated

above. Waiting room capacity is limited. Please do not arrive any earlier than 30 minutes before your scheduled

appointment time. The proceeding will take about two hours.If for any reason you cannot keep this appointment, return this

letter immediately to the USCIS office address listed below with your explanation and a request for a new appointment; otherwise,

no further action will be taken on your application.

If you are applying for citizenship for yourself, you will be tested on your knowledge of the government and history of the United

States. You will also be tested on reading, writing, and speaking English, unless on the day you filed your application, you have

been living in the United States for a total of at least 20 years as a lawful permanent resident and are over 50 years old, or you

have been living in the United States for a total of 15 years as a lawful permanent resident and are over 55 years old, or unless you

have a medically determinable disability (you must have filed form N648 Medical Certification for Disability Exception, with

your N400 Application for Naturalization).

You MUST BRING the following with you to the interview: . This letter.

.. Your Alien Registration Card (green card). Any evidence of Selective Service Registration.

. Your passport and/or any other documents you used in connection with any entries into the United States.

. Those items noted below which are applicable to you:

If applying for NATURALIZATION AS THE SPOUSE of a United States Citizen;

. Your marriage certificate.

· Proof of death or divorce for each prior marriage of yourself or spouse.

· Your spouse's birth or naturalization certificate or certificate of citizenship.

If applying for NATURALIZATION as a member of the United States Armed Forces; Your discharge certificate, or form DD 214.

If copies of a document were submitted as evidence with your N400 application, the originals of those documents should be

brought to the interview.

PLEASE keep this appointment, even if you do not have all the items indicated above.

If you have any questions or comments regarding this notice or the status of your case. please contact our office at the below address or customer service number

You will bc notified separately about any other cases you may have filed.

USCIS has a free booklet to help you study for the naturalization test. Ask about 'Learn all About the United States: Quick Civics Lessons' when you go to have your

fingerprints taken at the Application Support Center.

Edited August 10, 2010 by Juliya.Moore

[honeyblonde 0]

You're right Juliya. It isn't on the letter. There was form N-659, Naturalization Interview Document Check List with the letter, and it says it.

Item 1 says:

You must be properly attired and bring:

[Captain Oates 911]

White supremacist tattoos to be covered with heavy make up...

All metal piercings to be removed as they can damage the security machine

No hoodies

zips up boys

No garlic the night before

MP3 players to be removed during the oath

[NickD 203]

You're right Juliya. It isn't on the letter. There was form N-659, Naturalization Interview Document Check List with the letter, and it says it.

Item 1 says:

You must be properly attired and bring:

The proper attire thing is on the interview letter, was referring to the oath letter that says no blue jeans.

Now if we can only define proper attire. Wife wore a very professional business suit, perhaps overdressed since her IO was a woman not nearly dressed as well as she was. Could have been a detriment for my wife.

[Captain Oates 911]

The proper attire thing is on the interview letter, was referring to the oath letter that says no blue jeans.

Now if we can only define proper attire. Wife wore a very professional business suit, perhaps overdressed since her IO was a woman not nearly dressed as well as she was. Could have been a detriment for my wife.

Nah they can't refuse citizenship for being overdressed....

[SupastarsaM 7]

I wore jeans and a buttoned shirt when i went to my interview in Sacramento. The officer didn't mind it. I did dress up for the oath ceremony tho. The worst thing about the oath for me was after it was all done, I had Dem's to the left and GOP's to the right just giving me ####### about joining their party. They didn't let me have my moment and that pretty much ruined it for me.

[Captain Oates 911]

I wore jeans and a buttoned shirt when i went to my interview in Sacramento. The officer didn't mind it. I did dress up for the oath ceremony tho. The worst thing about the oath for me was after it was all done, I had Dem's to the left and GOP's to the right just giving me ####### about joining their party. They didn't let me have my moment and that pretty much ruined it for me.

eh - were they 'other naturalizers' or had they been admitted to the ceremony for the purpose of recruiting ?

I would love it - I would make mincemeat of them and tell em to get a proper job ... I do it with religious nuts who come round to my house... you are Jehovah's witness ? Why, what has he done ?