James Kung

Dear All,

Based on your experience, how early can I show up for my citizenship interview? I know the notice says to be there 30 minutes before, but I wonder if I can show up earlier and be done earlier.

Thanks!

Hi All,

Happy new year. Anyone who took the interview at LA downtown office and may know how often oath ceremonies take place? Is it likely to take the oath on the same day as the interview?

Thanks!!

On 12/15/2023 at 2:07 PM, Chancy said:

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Official USCIS civics test guide -- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/questions-and-answers/OoC_100_Questions_2008_Civics_Test_V1.pdf

Or flash cards -- https://www.uscis.gov/sites/default/files/document/flash-cards/M-623_reversed_colors.pdf

 

There are phone apps and YouTube videos if you prefer other media for practice tests.

 

Very kind of you! Thanks!

Hi All, 

Where did you study to prepare for the exam? I have the booklet, but is it enough? Where can I find practice tests?
Thanks a lot for your help!

James

15 minutes ago, JenIE said:

We were scheduled for 10:50am but he didn't get called in until 12:50pm. He got out of the interview at 1:15 and took the oath at 3:30pm. 

 

It seemed like 3:30 was the last ceremony that day. They apologized for being slow that day so I'm not sure if our wait was typical. If you don't get seen for 2 hours you'd miss the oath that day, so I'd make sure you get there early to check in as they issue you a number when you check in and call them in order.

Will do, thanks so much again and congrats to your husband!

1 minute ago, JenIE said:

While we were there we saw oaths happen at 11:30, 1:30, and 3:30 and ours at 3:30 seemed like it was the last one, which makes sense since I doubt they'd hold one at 5:30pm.

Thanks a lot! Do you think it's possible to get the interview earlier if I show up before my scheduled time? Like showing up at noon with a 1pm interview? Thanks again, this has been very helpful!

4 minutes ago, Lexie_777 said:

@James Kung Same day oath is possible. My friend got same day oath last January in LA. But it does depend on the day and officer. If you make changes to your name, most likely you'll have to wait.

Can I ask you what's the date you filed N-400 on?

Thank you! I filed N-400 on Aug 17, and they waived the biometrics. Do you know if the oath happens in specific days/times?

4 minutes ago, JenIE said:

My husband did the oath ceremony in Chatsworth. They held an oath ceremony every 2 hours while we were there, so unless you are scheduled near the end of the day, you will take the oath that day. You just might have to kill some time if you finish too close to an oath start time because they'll put you in the next batch.

 

My husband finished his interview 15 minutes before an oath ceremony and he had to wait till the next one. We got some food and then came back 2 hours later.

 

Good luck!

Thank you so much! Could I ask at what time did your husband take the interview? I'm scheduled at 1pm. 

Hi everyone, 

First of all, thanks a lot for having this great blog. I learned a lot by reading it. I have a question. I have my citizenship interview scheduled for Wednesday at 1pm in LA. Does anyone know the odds I can make the oath on the same day? Otherwise, does anyone know in which days the oath takes place in LA? How long should I expect to wait?

Thank you very much,

James