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Thank you so much, I feel much more relieved now! Although *sigh* it's a pain to print all the documents again.. I'm going to do it though, don't want to risk it.

By the way, by being sworn in, do you mean you have to take the oath? I thought that was much later..

This doesn't mean the other 80 are easy, civics is arbitrary, meaning either you know the correct answer or not. Can't use either logic nor reasoning to figure it out. Was gathering study materials for my wife and thought I would share this. Ha, was tripped on that question that only congress can declare war and regarding the 27 amendments to the constitution, just don't use that on a day to day basis, but good questions to use on a TV quiz show if you don't want anybody to win the prize.

1. How many stripes are there on the U.S. flag?

10

13 *

50

51

2. Who is the chief justice of the Supreme Court today?

George W. Bush

Alberto Gonzales

Thomas Jefferson

John G. Roberts Jr. *

3. In what year was the Constitution written?

1776

1787 *

1876

1812

4. Which of these is guaranteed by the First Amendment?

Freedom of the press *

Right to bear arms

Right to happiness

Right to trial by jury

5. How many Supreme Court justices are there?

3

9 *

10

13

6. What are the first 10 amendments to the Constitution called?

The Preamble

The Bill of Rights *

First Ten Amendments

Lewis "Scooter" Libby

7. When was the Declaration of Independence adopted?

July 4, 1776 *

July 4, 1787

July 4, 1812

July 4, 1876

8. Which of the following amendments to the Constitution does NOT address or guarantee voting rights?

19th Amendment

24th Amendment

15th Amendment

7th Amendment *

9. What are the 13 original states?

Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Zealand, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Ohio, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland

Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland *

Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Kentucky, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland

Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, New Jersey, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Rhode Island, Maryland, Washington, D.C.

10. What do the stripes on the U.S. flag mean?

The Cabinet

One for each state in the Union

They represent the 13 original states *

One for each article of the Constitution

11. What is the introduction to the Constitution called?

The Preamble *

The Bill of Rights

The Declaration of Independence

The Articles of Confederation

12. How many changes or amendments are there to the Constitution?

9

10

13

27 *

13. Which of the following is NOT one of the constitutional requirements to be eligible to become president?

Must be at least 35 years old by the time he/she will serve

Must have lived in the United States for at least 14 years

Must be a natural-born citizen of the United States

Must have served as a governor *

14. Who selects the Supreme Court justices?

The Electoral College

The people

They are appointed by the president *

The Senate

(NOTE: This is the response given on the official United States Citizenship and Immigration Services Web site. The president selects the justices; however, they must be confirmed by the U.S. Senate. If they are rejected by the Senate, then the president must choose a new nominee, who, again, is subject to Senate approval.)

15. How many representatives are there in Congress?

50

100

102

435 *

(NOTE: The Legislative branch of the U.S. government is divided into two Houses. One is called the United States Senate, which has 100 Senators. The other is called the House of Representatives, which has 435 Representatives. There are a total of 535 Legislators. Unfortunately, by convention in American English, Representatives are sometimes referred to as Congressmen (or Congresswomen), while Senators are always referred to as Senators. To make it really confusing, sometimes the entire Legislative branch, meaning both the Senate and the House, are referred to collectively as the Congress.)

16. Who said, "Give me liberty or give me death?"

George Washington

Benjamin Franklin

Thomas Jefferson

Patrick Henry *

17. Why did the Pilgrims come to America?

In search of gold

To meet the Indians

For religious freedom *

To escape the Revolutionary War

18. Who has the power to declare war?

Congress *

The president

Chief justice of the Supreme Court

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff

19. What INS form is used to apply to become a naturalized citizen?

Form N-200 "Petition for Naturalization"

N-400 "Application for Naturalization" *

Social Security card

FD-258

20. Which of these contains three rights or freedoms guaranteed by the Bill of Rights?

Right to life, right to liberty, right to the pursuit of happiness

Freedom of speech, freedom of press, freedom of religion *

Right to protest, right to protection under the law, freedom of religion

Freedom of religion, right to elect representatives, human rights

This is really helpful, thank you for posting!

Hi all,

I'm having my interview in a couple of days and I just wanted to ask if anyone can tell me what to expect.. Do I need to bring my pile of documents with me again? And what sort of questions do they ask you, besides the test questions? Also.. how many questions are on the test, and how much time are you given? And are you taking it by yourself or with a bunch of people? Now that it's coming so soon.. I'm kind of anxious!

Also, does my hubby need to come with me or is it a 1-on-1 thing?

Thanks so much in advance!

The questions at the interview are straight out of and exactly like they are in the blue booklet you're given when you go do your biometrics, as a suggestion I'd study on that and only that (or the flashcards given on the USCIS website) so that the ?? are formulated with the same exact choice of words as the interview, sometimes different ways of formulate a question can throw you off a bit (esp when you are tense...).

Also...I must admit it took me 45 minutes to memorize everything the first time I looked at that booklet, granted everyone has different memory skills and all but I can safely and confidently say that it is really not that hard. I realized I knew a lot of the things already, like the obvious ones which are actually many, then my hubby would ask me twice a day to answer the all questions until the day of the interview.

It is really not that hard

Umm............. I have done my biometrics, but I was not given any blue booklet whatsoever!!! I'm hoping that studying the materials off the USCIS website will suffice.

Its your local office that takes care of your intervew and ceremony not vsc and it looks like you are in boston so it depends on that area. Good luck..

Ah sorry.. you're right.

Alright, anyone knows what the deal is with the Vermont Service Center? I filed my app in late Dec, had the biometrics done mid-Feb, but I've heard nothing since. Is this normal? Seems like other centers (e.g. Nebraska) are moving a lot faster.

And by the way, the case status online thing does not work for me, neither does the phone, so I have no idea what the progress is

I had called the USCIS hotline with the same question, and they said to just answer for the last 3 years - and that's what I did.

I'm experiencing the same problem, and it's been a few months already since I filled my N400 (late December '07). I had the biometrics done already, so I know some progress is being made, however the website is just useless, I agree with warlord and hotairguy. And yes I think all naturalization application numbers have the * asterisk in it.

So don't worry about it.. it's the system's fault, not yours.

Alright so I submitted my N-400 in December, I had the biometrics appointment in February.. I'm thinking to take a 10-day trip abroad at the end of the month (April) to see my family. I just wanted to double check if that's ok, if traveling abroad should not interfere with the naturalization process...

I'm a permanent resident by the way, married almost 4 years to a US citizen.

Thanks in advance!

I was told you can and as a matter of fact I did go overseas about 2 months after I filed my N-400. I was told you can update your travelling record at the interview. If I am wrong someone will correct me I am sure.

Thank you so much!

Alright so I submitted my N-400 in December, I had the biometrics appointment in February.. I'm thinking to take a 10-day trip abroad at the end of the month (April) to see my family. I just wanted to double check if that's ok, if traveling abroad should not interfere with the naturalization process...

I'm a permanent resident by the way, married almost 4 years to a US citizen.

Thanks in advance!

This post might be of interest http://www.visajourney.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=104342 . Apparently they're just slow at updating

Hi, I just received my NOA today as well and I also have an asterisk *. It also didn't find a case number on the USCIS website when I checked. Like TruLoveFound said (cute nickname btw ) let's hope it's just because of them not updating fast enough.. I will keep on checking every few days.

By the way, did you receive a notification for biometrics appointment? Mine only talks about a $0.00 balance and that I should expect notification about the date and place of the interview within 365 (!?) days!

I just called the USCIS hotline to doublecheck, and they also said that I only need to calculate the time and number of trips abroad for the last 3 years!

ALSO, do you calculate years ahead since the day you became a PR (the day that's printed on your card)? or since the day you are submitting the form hence literally 5 years before?

Time since becoming PR. Need to be present in the USA for 18 months of past 3 years, no more than 6 months out of country at a time.

Thanks!

What about calculating time abroad for 5 years (as stated on the form) or for 3 since I've only been a PR for 3 years?

Calculate for 3 years because you are applying for citizenship based on marriage to US Citizen.

Thanks a lot!

ALSO, do you calculate years ahead since the day you became a PR (the day that's printed on your card)? or since the day you are submitting the form hence literally 5 years before?

Time since becoming PR. Need to be present in the USA for 18 months of past 3 years, no more than 6 months out of country at a time.

Thanks!

What about calculating time abroad for 5 years (as stated on the form) or for 3 since I've only been a PR for 3 years?

ALSO, do you calculate years ahead since the day you became a PR (the day that's printed on your card)? or since the day you are submitting the form hence literally 5 years before?

Hi all,

I'm trying to figure out the "Time outside the US" part on the N-400. I'm confused, because I'm applying for citizenship on basis of marriage, as I've been married to my husband for 3 1/2 years and a permanent resident for the last 3 years. In the "Time outside the US" section they ask you about trips in the last FIVE years.. so that includes the last two years of college, where I studied abroad in Australia for half a year! I'm confused as to this will be counted toward my disadvantage.

Should I calculate the time outside the US for 5 years, then attach a sheet of paper with a separate calculation for the last 3 years (PR time) ? Very confused..

Thanks a lot in advance!

Hi all,

I just filled my AR-11 online for change of address and I was wondering if I need to do anything for my husband as well. I know that sponsors have to file the I-865 but, since both my husband and I were students in grad school at the time we got married and weren't making enough, we didn't have him be my sponsor but his father instead.

So, now both my husband and I moved, his father (my sponsor) is at his old address, and so far I've only filed the AR-11 online for myself only. Is this all I need to do for now? Just checking to make sure I'm covering all bases... Thank you in advance!

I'm sorry I don't know otherwise I would surely try to help - my guess is they will try to resend the Card. If I read the language of the email closely it says: "we mailed the document we manufactured based on our earlier approval of this

case, and mailed it to the address on we have on file. "

To me, that means we got our old envelope back, verified the address and stuck it in a new envelope and mailed it.

Hold tight - it will work out in the end (F)

thank you , i really hope so!

*bump*........... why wouldn't anyone respond???

*sigh.. good luck to you also jeng

*bump*... no one knows?

About 3 weeks ago we got the approval email of our petition to remove conditions on residence, and about 2 week ago an email saying the greencard was mailed. Then 1 week ago, another email saying the card was returned by the post office!!! We called USCIS said they'd re-send it, but here's the email we just got today:

"*** DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS E-MAIL ***

The last processing action taken on your case

Receipt Number: ************

Application Type: CRI89 , PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

Current Status: Document OTHER THAN CARD manufactured and mailed.

On February 26, 2007, we mailed the document we manufactured based on our earlier approval of this

case, and mailed it to the address on we have on file. You should receive the new document within

30 days. If you do not, or if you move before you get it, call customer service.

If you have questions or concerns about your application or the case status results listed above,

or if you have not received a decision from USCIS within the current processing time listed*,

please contact USCIS Customer Service at (800) 375-5283.

*Current processing times can be found on the USCIS website at www.uscis.gov under Case Status &

Processing Dates.

*** Please do not respond to this e-mail message.

Sincerely,

The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS)

�"

Has anyone else received this, and knows what it means?? Thank you, all replies are appreciated.

Oh gosh, phew

I received the same email and I was freaking out... In our case the envelope with the greencard got sent back by the post office and we had to call USCIS for them to re-send it.. imagine my surprise when I read my mail today and it's "Application Type: CRI89, PETITION TO REMOVE CONDITIONS OF PERMANENT RESIDENT STATUS RECEIVED

Current Status: Document OTHER THAN CARD manufactured and mailed."!!!!!!!!! I thought that we'd have to go to an interview or submit extra things since the first card didn't get to us.. phew, now at least there's hope

congratulations on your card by the way!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :)

Oh yeah - you are technically living at a different address (or will be) than the one you gave USCIS. You're supposed to give them your new address, even if it is temporary. Since you are also supposed to list all your addresses on various forms and so forth - you might want to consider giving them the new address as a physical address, even if not your mailing address.

Cheers!

AKDiver

Thank you! I didn't know we need to give abroad address as well since we're only visiting my parents there, just a really long vacation (a few months)... but now that you mentioned it, I am not quite sure how to notify them of a new physical address? I think I'll call the hotline, so thank you for bringing that up!