N400 June 2019 Filers

[kline19 102]

2 hours ago, Eli_za said:

Congrats to your wife!!! And Thank you for your response!

 

were her civics questions hard? 

 

you can use this online practice test to prepare for it.

 

https://my.uscis.gov/en/prep/test/civics/view

[tamcloud 92]

On 3/3/2020 at 6:37 PM, Eli_za said:

Congrats to your wife!!! And Thank you for your response!

 

were her civics questions hard? 

Thank you! 

 

She said the civics questions were obviously a random selection; she only had to answer 6 as her answers to that point were correct, which meant a pass. We'd been practicing the full 100 questions with index cards each night for a couple of weeks, so she was prepared for whichever ones came up. She wrote them out by hand to start the learning process.

[Rosegrove 86]

1 hour ago, tamcloud said:

Thank you! 

 

She said the civics questions were obviously a random selection; she only had to answer 6 as her answers to that point were correct, which meant a pass. We'd been practicing the full 100 questions with index cards each night for a couple of weeks, so she was prepared for whichever ones came up. She wrote them out by hand to start the learning process.

That's how I've prepared for the test too! I wrote down all questions and answers first. I just remember things better this way. Then I've also practiced with the USCIS app and the booklet they gave me at my biometrics appointment. 

 

The questions appear randomly on the officer's computer. Mine were very easy:

Who vetoes bills?

Who signs bills to become law?

Who can vote?

What does freedom of religion mean?

What happened at the constitutional convention?

Name one branch or part of the government 

 

The verbal/written test was even easier.  I was asked to read the sentence that appeared on the iPad in front of me. "How many US Senators are there?" And for the written test I only had to write down the answer. ("There are 100 US senators")

 

 

[berna10 6]

On 3/2/2020 at 11:42 AM, Jayest said:

Congratulations! my interview is set for March 24th at Chatsworth office. Are you doing combined I751 and N400? I appreciate if you share your experience after the interview.

No, since my eligibility is based on 5-year residency. I've had my interview today, my scheduled appointment was at 645am, and I got there at 7:00am, checked-in at 7:10am, and was called 15 mins after. The IO went through the information I've provided on my application, then he went straight to the civics questions. The questions were: (1) Name a war fought by US in 1800's, (2) Name one of the two longest rivers in the us (3) Name your US representative (4)If the president can no longer serve,who will replace him (5) Who makes federal laws (6) What happened on Sept 11,2001. I've got 6 out 6 so he went ahead with the reading and writing tests. 

 

I did not get an instant approval which I already expected since my fingerprints have been rejected by the FBI twice so I need to provide a police clearance from the local police.

 

Good luck on your interview!I hope everything goes well.

[Jayest 0]

7 minutes ago, berna10 said:

No, since my eligibility is based on 5-year residency. I've had my interview today, my scheduled appointment was at 645am, and I got there at 7:00am, checked-in at 7:10am, and was called 15 mins after. The IO went through the information I've provided on my application, then he went straight to the civics questions. The questions were: (1) Name a war fought by US in 1800's, (2) Name one of the two longest rivers in the us (3) Name your US representative (4)If the president can no longer serve,who will replace him (5) Who makes federal laws (6) What happened on Sept 11,2001. I've got 6 out 6 so he went ahead with the reading and writing tests. 

 

I did not get an instant approval which I already expected since my fingerprints have been rejected by the FBI twice so I need to provide a police clearance from the local police.

 

Good luck on your interview!I hope everything goes well.

Thanks Berna, I'm glad that everything went smoothly for you. I also hope that you get your clearance as soon as possible and will soon get this process to an end. I really appreciate your response and best of wishes for you.

[Eli_za 50]

Thank God I passed my interview today!!!

Officer gave me letter that says my application has been recommended for approval... checked my online status and said oath ceremony will be scheduled and wait for letter. 

Praise The Lord!!! My questions were easy 

 

-Name one tribe ?

-independence day?

-when was constitution written? 

-capital of texas ?

-how many years senator?

-ocean on the east coast ?

 

 

Good of luck to everyone!  Keep up the faith and Trust God always 🙏

[JohnNHenry 2]

Hi guys, 

I changed my last name to my husband’s last name on N-400.

uscis only gave me a certificate with my new name on it.

What docs should I bring to update my SSN?

thanks

[Ryan123456 8]

26 minutes ago, JohnNHenry said:

Hi guys, 

I changed my last name to my husband’s last name on N-400.

uscis only gave me a certificate with my new name on it.

What docs should I bring to update my SSN?

thanks

First make passport,  then ssn then change ur driving licenses 

[JohnNHenry 2]

1 hour ago, Ryan123456 said:

First make passport,  then ssn then change ur driving licenses 

Is that what u did?

[Green Bee 8]

8 hours ago, Eli_za said:

Thank God I passed my interview today!!!

Officer gave me letter that says my application has been recommended for approval... checked my online status and said oath ceremony will be scheduled and wait for letter. 

Praise The Lord!!! My questions were easy 

 

-Name one tribe ?

-independence day?

-when was constitution written? 

-capital of texas ?

-how many years senator?

-ocean on the east coast ?

 

 

Good of luck to everyone!  Keep up the faith and Trust God always 🙏

Congratulations 

[Rosegrove 86]

14 hours ago, JohnNHenry said:

Hi guys, 

I changed my last name to my husband’s last name on N-400.

uscis only gave me a certificate with my new name on it.

What docs should I bring to update my SSN?

thanks

Update your social before applying for your passport! You will have to give them your original naturalization Certificate and it takes some time to get it back. Bring your naturalization certificate and your marriage certificate to the social security office. 

[wbeem 567]

25 minutes ago, Rosegrove said:

Update your social before applying for your passport! You will have to give them your original naturalization Certificate and it takes some time to get it back. Bring your naturalization certificate and your marriage certificate to the social security office. 

This ^^^

There seems to be a general trend to want to get the passport first. I don't really know why since any changes to existing ID documents, bank accounts etc are linked to your name as held by the SS office.  I would definitely make the SSN number the first on the list because you can walk in to present the certificate of name change and naturalization and take it away with you.  Once you have this done, then you can send off for the passport.  If you do both on the same day there will be no delay in applying for your passport immediately.  

What so many people overlook is that your SSN is needed to apply/change/update your Drivers License.  The name and nationality held on the SSA database is the one that will be used to verify your ID.  Also the SS office sends any updates through to the IRS so if you're filing taxes after your name change and before you have updated your Social Security details, you will need to enter your information on your tax return under your old name.  Following onto this, you need your Drivers License or state ID to make changes with the bank and anywhere else you want to change your name on your accounts.  

The Passport Office is the only place that holds onto your original naturalization (and name change if applicable) certificates for several weeks or even a couple of months.  I see no merit in applying for this first when you can literally spend one day knocking out all the places you need to make changes and updates and walk out of each one with your certificates in hand and then immediately apply for the passport.  

Edited March 6, 2020 by wbeem

[patsfan038 27]

1 hour ago, wbeem said:

This ^^^

There seems to be a general trend to want to get the passport first. I don't really know why since any changes to existing ID documents, bank accounts etc are linked to your name as held by the SS office.  I would definitely make the SSN number the first on the list because you can walk in to present the certificate of name change and naturalization and take it away with you.  Once you have this done, then you can send off for the passport.  If you do both on the same day there will be no delay in applying for your passport immediately.  

What so many people overlook is that your SSN is needed to apply/change/update your Drivers License.  The name and nationality held on the SSA database is the one that will be used to verify your ID.  Also the SS office sends any updates through to the IRS so if you're filing taxes after your name change and before you have updated your Social Security details, you will need to enter your information on your tax return under your old name.  Following onto this, you need your Drivers License or state ID to make changes with the bank and anywhere else you want to change your name on your accounts.  

The Passport Office is the only place that holds onto your original naturalization (and name change if applicable) certificates for several weeks or even a couple of months.  I see no merit in applying for this first when you can literally spend one day knocking out all the places you need to make changes and updates and walk out of each one with your certificates in hand and then immediately apply for the passport.  

FYI, you can get your passport in 2 days by applying directly with a passport center. I had a business trip scheduled and was able to get my passport and my certificate in the same package in 2 days. You do require to show proof of travel.

 

A buddy of mine was able to book a refundable ticket and cancel it after he got his passport. It costs more, but it gives you a peace of mind as your certificate will not be unavailable for weeks.

[Rosegrove 86]

2 hours ago, wbeem said:

This ^^^

There seems to be a general trend to want to get the passport first. I don't really know why since any changes to existing ID documents, bank accounts etc are linked to your name as held by the SS office.  I would definitely make the SSN number the first on the list because you can walk in to present the certificate of name change and naturalization and take it away with you.  Once you have this done, then you can send off for the passport.  If you do both on the same day there will be no delay in applying for your passport immediately.  

What so many people overlook is that your SSN is needed to apply/change/update your Drivers License.  The name and nationality held on the SSA database is the one that will be used to verify your ID.  Also the SS office sends any updates through to the IRS so if you're filing taxes after your name change and before you have updated your Social Security details, you will need to enter your information on your tax return under your old name.  Following onto this, you need your Drivers License or state ID to make changes with the bank and anywhere else you want to change your name on your accounts.  

The Passport Office is the only place that holds onto your original naturalization (and name change if applicable) certificates for several weeks or even a couple of months.  I see no merit in applying for this first when you can literally spend one day knocking out all the places you need to make changes and updates and walk out of each one with your certificates in hand and then immediately apply for the passport.  

Also, at the ceremony we were all advised to update our social as soon as possible. It's definitely a priority. 

[Myrna87 16]

In the oath ceremony package they tell you to wait for 10 days from your oath day to contact the Social Security office. I applied for the passport first and currently waiting for it.