The final step of naturalization is an interview with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A USCIS officer will review your application and ask questions to evaluate your eligibility for U.S. citizenship and about your background. They will also test your English language skills and knowledge of U.S. civics. So, you need to be well-prepared.
Here is what you can do to get ready for the interview:
Review your application
The USCIS will ask questions about the information you included on your Form N-400 to assess accuracy. Thus, you should thoroughly review the details included to avoid mistakes that may raise concerns. For instance, while you may have provided accurate details about your time outside the U.S. in your application, providing dates that are substantially different during the interview can be alarming.
If a situation has changed from when you filed your application, which means the information on the form is no longer accurate, you should state this. For example, if you have a new job, moved to a new address, left the country or been charged with an offense.
Applicants should make a copy of their completed Form N-400 before submitting it so that they can review their answers for the interview.
Study the materials provided by the USCIS
The USCIS provides applicants with materials to prepare for the English and civics tests. It’s crucial to study them to familiarize yourself with questions that can be asked. For example, the department has a vocabulary list that includes all the words you will find in the English reading portion of the test.
Preparing for the naturalization test can increase your chances of your application being approved. You should also obtain more information about naturalization to make informed decisions throughout the process.
