What is a typical / normal naturalization interview like?

[worrywart2013 2]

What are the normal things or the expected things they'll ask during an average naturalization interview? I know everyone is going to be a little different, I'm just curious about what my wife should be ready for.

Looking around online, it seems like they just review your N-400, verify the info, and do the civics/english test. A couple of people we know that's went through it make it sound like you're getting the third degree about every little detail of your marriage and life.

[JohnR! 5,495]

The only thing she should need to know are the questions about history and government. The rest of the interview is nothing but a long conversation with the interviewing officer. Nothing over which to lose sleep. She will be fine. Most foreigners know more about American history than we do ourselves.

[jkelly07 120]

the officer will call you in their office remain standing raise your right hand and be sworn in to tell the truth.you my be seated then your n-400 file is open the officer the goes down the list all that you filed, then give you 10 questions civil test you only need 6 right to pass, then he ask you to read some thing in English, if all is good he will say congratulations you passed the interview you will get a form that you passed.he will say wait out side for your appointment for oath ceremony, nothing to worry about easy.

[worrywart2013 2]

So the really don't do much more than verify you info unless there's a issue they want addressed?

[ria_s 0]

My main interview consisted of only 6 questions. Prior to that, I was asked to read a line. And to also write an answer to a question. Waiting for the interview itself was longer than the actual interview. Then I was told to come back for the oath taking ceremony in the afternoon.

[worrywart2013 2]

What sort of stuff do they ask about?

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

Typical interview

Person gets up early , rechecks all the documents they are going to bring, checks the answer to the civics test , checks the appointment time, Leaves early, sits down fidgets, rechecks papers work, check watch, looks at door, fidgets more.

Officer comes out , calls you in , flips through your file, greets you and swears you in, asks you several questions for civics test, tells you a decision can't be made at this time and you leave

[worrywart2013 2]

What I'm looking for is what sort of stuff do they get into/question before the civics exam? What ground do they cover, how deep and detailed do they dig?

Edited September 6, 2013 by AmerCan

[NigeriaorBust 4,087]

That is kind of personalized. They will ask you if you have traveled outside the US since you filed, if you have any new crimes. Some of the chit chat is to see if you really understand English. Anything that came up during your background investigation will be mentioned. They may ask if you have something that was a little light in your N400 package. We filed before the tax year and they asked for the current years forms.

[VanessaTony 3,567]

What I'm looking for is what sort of stuff do they get into/question before the civics exam? What ground do they cover, how deep and detailed do they dig?

This is my interview experience: http://www.visajourney.com/forums/topic/412738-n-400-april-2013-filers/?p=6381814