Naturalization interview in San Antonio yesterday

[Betti 1]

Yesterday morning I had my citizenship interview and civics test in San Antonio.

I arrived 1 1/4 hours before my appointment time and hung out in the car for a while, then moved on to the waiting room. I had to go through security and was called in by an officer at 9.30 am, a half hour after my appointment time. He introduced himself and we chatted a bit on the way to his office. I think he wanted to see how good my English is that way.

I had to stand for the oath and then we went over the N-400 form. I confirmed my name, address, phone number etc. and had to answer all the questions again, for example: Have you ever joined a Communist party, have you ever pretended to be a citizen, have you ever killed someone or been a prostitute. After we were done with that part, he asked for any additional evidence I might have and want to add and I handed him our most recent bank statements, insurance papers, tax reports from 2012 and the title of our house.
We then went on to the test portion and I had to read the sentence "What do we pay to the government?". I passed that part and then had to write the sentence "We pay taxes", which I also passed. Then he asked me 6 questions (my answers in red):

Name one state that borders Canada. New York
How many U.S. senators are there? 100
When was the constitution written? 1787
What ocean is on the east coast? Atlantic ocean
What is the freedom of religion? You can practice any religion or not practice a religion
When must all men register for the Selective Service? At age 18

I answered everything correctly and he told me that my English is outstanding and that he'd recommend me to be approved. My oath ceremony should be some time in July and with a little bit of luck, it might even be in Austin!

So after 5 years and about $3000, we are almost at the end of this journey!

[Markieboy 104]

Congratulations on your successful interview!

Definitely a long and expensive journey!

Best wishes on your oath ceremony!

[KASH2011 382]

Great review ! Congrats to you

[Ivy. 113]

Keeping my fingers crossed for Austin oath ceremony! Congrats!

[queuedup 1]

Congrats!!

[JasMi 1]

Congratulations! I just moved to San Antonio but still have a long journey to naturalization

[forumsub 1]

I am from San Antonio. I had my interview on June 3rd. So you had to drive from Austin?

[lovers0720 1]

Congratulations! I am also from Austin and had my interview earlier today which I passed. Didnt asked about the ceremony though as i was too ecstatic to think when IO told me that she'll recommend me for approval.

It'll to take oath in Austin instead of driving to SA again.

[Autumnal 25]

Congrats! I see you got the same questions I did. XD

[Betti 1]

I am from San Antonio. I had my interview on June 3rd. So you had to drive from Austin?

Yes, I had to go to San Antonio and am from Austin. I really hope I can attend the oath ceremony in Austin, but the office said it was not guaranteed.

[Harsh_77 718]

cool congratulations...!!!

[Dpeter736 4]

So awesome. Congratulations! I'll be starting the Naturalization process in July as Im still waiting on my I-751. From where in Germany are you from? I was born in a small city near Mannheim, Rheinland Pfalz.

[lovers0720 1]

Yes, I had to go to San Antonio and am from Austin. I really hope I can attend the oath ceremony in Austin, but the office said it was not guaranteed.

Hi Betti, please let me know when you received your Oath Ceremony letter. We may be going to the same one. It'd be really nice if we can do it in Austin but never heard of any Oathtaking done here for a while now.

[Garfield Garfield 0]

I am applying the citizenship and just finished the biometrics today. However, Does anybody can tell me that how many hour(s) do I need to spend at the naturalization interview day? Do I still need to do extra (anything) after interview? Thanks!

[Garfield Garfield 0]

I passed! Right now, I am waiting for the Oath Ceremony letter. I am so happy about it. I spent around 30 mins for interview and test, then go home. I don't know why I need to finger print and took a picture again before I start interview? Well, never mind! Someone might be preparing the N-400 by yourself just like me. "DO NOT RUSH". After I completed the whole set of application, then I still repeat and repeat to check everything is correct for over 1 month. During the time, I went to Costco for took pictures, went to Walmart to prepared the check. Double check the payable name and amount. Also, I just repeat and repeat to read the instruction and application form again and again to make sure everything is correct and do it correctly. "DO NOT TOO CONFIDENT FOR ANYTHINGS YOU FILL IT OUT WITHOUT CHECK THE SUPPORTING DOCUMENT". Especially the date, numbering and name spelling. "DO NOT LIE". They will catch you! You will regret! The following is my progressed.

On my application, I enclosed,
-The application. Form N-400
-Two passport photos( My full name and "A number" written at the back lightly with a pencil)
-A cheque of $675 for the fees. Save money go to Walmart. They accept it!

Sept 19, 2013 mailed by Express
They draw my money order on Sept 26
Got the Letter (I-797C) on Sept 28
Got the Biometrics Letter on Oct 5 (appointment for biometrics on Oct 17 at 10am)
Got the interview letter on Oct 28 (appointment for interview on Dec 5 at 1:45pm)

Interview passed on Dec 5

The following is the reading and writing test.

Reading test - read line one "Who was the first president?"
Writing test - write in line 1 "Washington was the first president"

The following is my civil test.

1. How many voting members does the house of representatives have? 435

2.Who is the chief justice of the united states now? John Roberts

3. We elect a US Representative for how many years? 2

4. How many U.S. Senators are there? 100

5. In What month do we vote for President? November

6. Name one war fought by United States in 1900? Wold War I

Hopefully all my information can help you. Good Luck for everyone!

Edited December 9, 2013 by Garfield Garfield