Citizenship Guide
Your naturalization interview
In short
In short: The interview takes place at a USCIS field office. The officer puts you under oath, goes through your N-400 with you, and gives the English and civics tests. Bring your appointment notice, green card, passports and any documents the notice lists.
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On the day
- Arrive early with your interview notice and photo ID.
- Take the oath to tell the truth.
- Answer questions about your application and background.
- Take the English reading, writing and speaking tests.
- Take the civics test.
- Receive Form N-652 with the result.
Tips
- Review your own N-400 answers; the officer will ask about them.
- Bring originals of documents you mentioned in your application.
- Practice answering civics questions out loud.
- If you don't understand a question, ask the officer to repeat or rephrase it.
Common questions
Practice for the civics test
Try free timed mock exams, practice the interview out loud, or study by topic with questions and answers.
Official sources
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