The following are possible Interview questions concerning your N-400 application, with plain english interpretations.
Answer all questions honestly!
State your full name.
What is your complete name?
What is your complete name?
Do you solemnly swear to tell the truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth?
What did you just promise to do?
You promised to tell the truth. Lying at the interview has very serious consequences.
What did you just promise to do?
You promised to tell the truth. Lying at the interview has very serious consequences.
Where do you live?
Is that a house or apartment?
Is that a house or apartment?
Are you renting or buying?
Who lives there with you?
Who holds your mortgage?
If you are buying your home, to whom do you make payments? What bank or mortgage company?
If you are buying your home, to whom do you make payments? What bank or mortgage company?
"Yes, I am a citizen..."
Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen?
Have you ever told anyone that you are a U.S. Citizen?
Since becoming a permanent resident, have you ever called yourself a non-resident on your taxes?
Have you ever failed to file a required tax form because you considered yourself to be a non-resident?
Do you owe any taxes that are overdue?
Since you got your green card, have you always paid your taxes? Do you pay taxes on income earned anywhere in the world? Are you late on any taxes? Have you tried to avoid paying taxes by falsely saying that you are not a U.S. resident? Include 5 years back taxes in your portfolio.
Have you ever failed to file a required tax form because you considered yourself to be a non-resident?
Do you owe any taxes that are overdue?
Since you got your green card, have you always paid your taxes? Do you pay taxes on income earned anywhere in the world? Are you late on any taxes? Have you tried to avoid paying taxes by falsely saying that you are not a U.S. resident? Include 5 years back taxes in your portfolio.
Have you ever been a member of -- or have you ever belonged to -- any group, club, association, organization, etc?
This is your opportunity to show what a good member of the community you are!
This includes Chula Vista Adult School.
Other examples: the Library, Zoo, AYSO Soccer, Costco, your gym, your church, any charities you donate to.
This is your opportunity to show what a good member of the community you are!
This includes Chula Vista Adult School.
Other examples: the Library, Zoo, AYSO Soccer, Costco, your gym, your church, any charities you donate to.
Have you ever been associated with (belonged to) the COMMUNIST PARTY?
or a TOTALITARIAN party?
or a TERRORIST organization?
A totalitarian party supports DICTATORSHIP (Examples: Communism, Fascism)
A terrorist group uses violence to acheive its goals. (Example: Al Qaeda)
or a TOTALITARIAN party?
or a TERRORIST organization?
A totalitarian party supports DICTATORSHIP (Examples: Communism, Fascism)
A terrorist group uses violence to acheive its goals. (Example: Al Qaeda)
Have you ever been arrested, cited or detained?
(Include traffic tickets; bring proof that you paid them)
"Cited" means you got a citation (ticket)
"Detained" includes being held at the border for anything other than routine stops.
(Example: You forgot your green card)
IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER YOU HAVE BEEN ARRESTED OR CONVICTED, SEE A QUALIFIED IMMIGRATION LAWYER.
(Include traffic tickets; bring proof that you paid them)
"Cited" means you got a citation (ticket)
"Detained" includes being held at the border for anything other than routine stops.
(Example: You forgot your green card)
IMPORTANT: IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT AS TO WHETHER YOU HAVE BEEN ARRESTED OR CONVICTED, SEE A QUALIFIED IMMIGRATION LAWYER.
How many trips (24 hours+) have you made in the last 5 years OUTSIDE the U.S.?
Have you ever made a trip that was 6 months or more?
Tell the officer about ALL the times you go to Mexico and SPEND THE NIGHT. Do not include trips of just a few hours. Be as accurate as possible.
Every weekend in Mexico = 52 trips per year = 260 trips in 5 years = 520 days.
If you plan to stay outside the US for more than 6 months, see an immigration lawyer (NOT a "notario") before you go!!!!!!!
Have you ever made a trip that was 6 months or more?
Tell the officer about ALL the times you go to Mexico and SPEND THE NIGHT. Do not include trips of just a few hours. Be as accurate as possible.
Every weekend in Mexico = 52 trips per year = 260 trips in 5 years = 520 days.
If you plan to stay outside the US for more than 6 months, see an immigration lawyer (NOT a "notario") before you go!!!!!!!
Have you ever advocated the overthrow of any government by force or violence?
Have you ever promoted violent REVOLUTION?
Have you ever promoted violent REVOLUTION?
Have you ever persecuted anyone because of their race, religion, national origin or political views?
Do you DISCRIMINATE? Do you hurt people because of their race or religion?(Example: Ku Klux Klan, Nazis, etc.)
Do you DISCRIMINATE? Do you hurt people because of their race or religion?(Example: Ku Klux Klan, Nazis, etc.)
If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms to defend the United States?
In case of an emergency, would you fight to defend the U.S? Would you use a gun to defend the U.S.?
In case of an emergency, would you fight to defend the U.S? Would you use a gun to defend the U.S.?
If the law requires it, would you be willing to serve as a non-combatant in the U.S. armed forces?
This means that you would be in the military, but not as a fighter. Example: Military musician, cook, mechanic, nurse, etc.
This means that you would be in the military, but not as a fighter. Example: Military musician, cook, mechanic, nurse, etc.
If the law requires it, are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian authority/direction?
This means that you would help the country, but not in the military. Example: work for, or volunteer with, the Red Cross.
This means that you would help the country, but not in the military. Example: work for, or volunteer with, the Red Cross.
Have you read the Oath of Allegiance? Do you understand it? Are you willing to take it?
When you take the oath of Allegiance, you promise to be loyal to the U.S. and to defend the U.S. against its enemies.
You will take the oath of Allegiance at your naturalization ceremony.
When you take the oath of Allegiance, you promise to be loyal to the U.S. and to defend the U.S. against its enemies.
You will take the oath of Allegiance at your naturalization ceremony.