* Kristin *

@PistolPete13 -- I posted this in the September 2022 filers just now, too, but pasting here for you since it pertains to Santa Ana:
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Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 

SUCH a proud day! Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 
Wahoooooooo!!!!!
 
Extremely proud! 

@PistolPete13-- it's been a journey... and delighted to say it's DONE! (Well, ahem.. just got to fill out the passport application and make the SS change) Easy peasy in comparison, ha!

@PistolPete13 -- I posted this in the September 2022 filers just now, too, but pasting here for you since it pertains to Santa Ana:
-----
Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 

@R_3 -- glad you found the review helpful! From what I've read and can tell based on other reviews, unfortunately, not all places do the oath ceremony the same day. Sometimes it's actually "scheduled" and you have to come back... we were lucky that for Santa Ana, they do same-day!

@PistolPete13-- it's been a journey... and delighted to say it's DONE! (Well, ahem.. just got to fill out the passport application and make the SS change) Easy peasy in comparison, ha!

SUCH a proud day! Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 
Wahoooooooo!!!!!
 
Extremely proud! 

@PistolPete13 -- I posted this in the September 2022 filers just now, too, but pasting here for you since it pertains to Santa Ana:
-----
Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 

SUCH a proud day! Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 
Wahoooooooo!!!!!
 
Extremely proud! 

Thank you, thank you @mniceguy16! Good to know about the extra pages!

@PistolPete13 -- I posted this in the September 2022 filers just now, too, but pasting here for you since it pertains to Santa Ana:
-----
Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 

@PistolPete13 -- I posted this in the September 2022 filers just now, too, but pasting here for you since it pertains to Santa Ana:
-----
Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 

SUCH a proud day! Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 
Wahoooooooo!!!!!
 
Extremely proud! 

SUCH a proud day! Husband had his interview at the Santa Ana office this morning. Note: there is a lot of construction in the area and some of the roads are pretty torn up right now (they are doing something to the tram tracks, perhaps?). Because of that, the parking lot that is immediately adjacent to the building was not accessible (the road was closed). Nevertheless, there is another parking lot (I think it was called P2) about five minutes' walk away.
 
Appointment time was 9:20 a.m. We got out of the car at 8:40 a.m. and walked over. There was a small queue outside the building. They let one party in at a time to go through the metal detector. Some features in the building are ancient -- for example -- the metal detector won't function properly if the automatic door is open (therefore, if you are queuing outside, you must stand back a little). We queued for probably 12 minutes or so. When going through the metal detectors, the guard said that I (the spouse) wouldn't be allowed in.
 
There are restrooms on the ground floor right when you enter. The interview rooms are on the second floor. The ceremony location is on the third floor.
 
When you enter the interview area, you'll check in at some windows on the far side of the room. The ask for your appointment letter and scan you into the system. Then, you sit down and wait.
 
We got in and situated about 9:05 a.m. There are two individual-stall restrooms within the interview room. Directly outside of the interview room, there are two cash-only vending machines -- one with beverages, one with snacks.
 
As I mentioned before, interview time was 9:20 a.m. 
 
9:20 a.m. comes... and goes. The officers call people from the front of the room, but also the back. So bear that in mind when choosing where to sit. 
 
9:56 a.m., husband gets called in. 
 
Spouses cannot go into the interview, so I went to the vending machine and walked around the hallway, stretching my legs. 
 
16 minutes and 43 seconds later, husband comes out! Success! Wahooooo! 
 
INTERVIEW DETAILS
- The officer asked for his passport, green card and driver, then said he was going to start reviewing his case
- Asked husband to write a sentence on a digital pad (write what I say)
- Then, asked him to read what it said on the pad (he read the sentence allowed)
- After that, the officer asked him the questions. Questions that were asked were:
What is freedom of religion? What stops the government from being too powerful? Who is Commander in Chief of the Military? Who did the US fight in World War II? If the President can no longer serve, who becomes President? Name two US federal holidays.  After the questions, he asked he was married to me (yes), asked if we had kids (no), how long he lived at our current address, if he'd been outside the US in the past 10 years, if he worked at his current employer, if he had served in the military (US? no? where -- and how long). Asked if he had any outstanding tax balances (no). Asked he had ever voted in an election (no). Asked if he belonged to any domestic or terrorist organizations (no). 
 
All in all -- he said it was very straightforward. The officer was direct (e.g. no pleasantries) and efficient. 
 
I think we were both expecting it to be much more complicated and complex. 
 
The officer did have a big stack of paperwork (my husband's file) in front of him. Not sure if it was his file for just the N-400 or if it was the file that includes everything.
 
After the interview, we (together) went upstairs to the ceremony. There were probably 15 - 18 other people in the room. Handed over your  Green Card... sat down and waited (probably 15 min). Did an oath. Got packet with certificate of naturalization. Informed how to apply for passport, etc. Congratulations! 
 
Wahoooooooo!!!!!
 
Extremely proud! 

Counting down the days... husband's interview is on February 28th....!

Counting down the days... husband's interview is on February 28th....!

Counting down the days... husband's interview is on February 28th....!

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Main issue moving would be him meeting the sponsorship requirements, well that is the issue I see mentioned most often.
 
At least it is much quicker and the forms are more obvious.

My wife just completed her interview.  It was pretty straight forward and was done in 20 min. Her oath ceremony will be on Thursday 2/2.
 
LA office does not do name change nor do they hold same day oath ceremony.
 
All the best to those still waiting.

Finally ended my journey. Took my oath on 01/20 and applied for my first passport today. Still feels so surreal. Congrats to all those who have also finished the journey and good luck to those still waiting!

Ok, home now! My spouse had her interview around noon today (appointment was at 11, but they were running behind), was approved and had her oath immediately after! 
We didn’t know what to expect, but outside of the jitters right beforehand, we were the most relaxed we have ever been for this final step. I was able to go into the field office, but was was in the waiting room while she had her interview. 
They asked her her name, birthdate, plus my name and birthdate, how many marriages we have had and if we had any children. They also asked what organizations she had been in in Argentina, if she any weapons training (weird?), if she had any international travel after applying for the N-400, and if she had ever been arrested. The officer then asked if she supported the Constitution and if she was willing to bear arms for USA.
She then had to show that she could read and write in English (was just a few simple sentences), then she got her test questions: 
Who is the president?  Name our state capital. What is the Rule of Law? Name 2 Cabinet level positions. Who is in charge of the executive branch? What is one right of US citizens? The actual interview was about 15-20 minutes and we were thrilled to know that we didn’t have to go back to Yakima for the oath ceremony. We live a few hours away and winter weather can be quite treacherous, so this was wonderful news. 😀
Good luck to everybody still waiting!
 
ETA: sorry for the font size change in my post! I had written down her questions elsewhere earlier today while they were still fresh in her mind and I can’t see how to make my text the same size. It’s distracting as heck to me. 
 

Counting down the days... husband's interview is on February 28th....!

Going to our interview in thirty minutes! Very excited and a bit anxious. Yakima, WA Field Office. 

Here. Filed ROC on  3/23/2021 and it was approved without bio or interview on 11/16/2021. Filed N400 on 9/19/2022 and had interview scheduled for 12/21/2022 but tested positive for COVID, so was rescheduled for yesterday 1/25/2023. I was approved during the interview and scheduled for the oath ceremony tomorrow. Good luck!

Hi all,
I had my N400 interview yesterday based on marriage. My interview notice specifically said only I was to come to the interview, not my spouse. My attorney accompanied me. The IO asked how I obtained my green card. He asked some basic questions about my work and home life, small talk really. He asked about two trips I had taken outside of the country, again small talk. He then asked me 6/10 questions and the English test. After that he said I was approved and asked if I was available to come back this Friday for the oath ceremony. It was all so fast and I'm still a little dazed that this part of my journey has come to an end. Good luck to everyone!