After you submit your N-400 Application to become a citizen of the United States you will be asked to attend a citizenship interview to determine your eligibility for naturalization.

During this step of the naturalization process, a U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officer will conduct a series of tests to assess your ability to speak, read and write English as well as a civics test to determine your understanding of U.S. history and government.

Here are the Top 10 things you should know about the citizenship interview:

1. Most applicants are required to take both the English tests and the Civics tests, however some may be exempt based on age or time as a green card holder or certain other medical conditions.
2. The 'English Component' of the naturalization exam comprises three parts; a speaking test, a reading test, and a writing test.
3. The USCIS officer may ask you some questions about your application, your history, or questions which may seem simple or unimportant, but all of these are used to assess your grasp of the English language.
4. USCIS will ask you 10 questions from their list of 100 possible civics questions.
5. Less than half of these questions will be about US history while the rest will be about the Unites States government.
6. You must answer at least 6 out of 10 of the civics questions correctly.
7. USCIS will give applicants two opportunities to take the exam, if required.
8. It is perfectly OK for you to ask the immigration officer to repeat a question or clarify a word or phrase.
9. There are practice tests provided by USCIS which you can take prior to your interview to help you feel more confident on the day of the real test.
10. It's not unusual to be nervous about the citizenship interview, however as long as you meet the requirements for naturalization and you have prepared for the interview then the process will be straightforward.

The Ram Law Firm can help you to complete and file your N-400 application to become a naturalized citizen of the United States and also provides clients with support and resources to assist them through the citizenship process and USCIS interview.

Contact us today to find out how we can help you with your immigration needs.