What to Expect at Your Interview
The USCIS officer will ask about your Form N-400
The USCIS officer will ask you specific questions about your application and background.
In addition to Form N-400, the USCIS officer will test how well you understand English. During this portion of the test, you must demonstrate a basic level of reading, writing, and speaking in English. You may be exempt from the English language requirement if you meet specific criteria. Contact us to learn more about the criteria and if you can interview in your native language.
Exemptions From the English Language Test
- At the time of filing your Form N-400, you are 50 years of age or older and have lived in the United States as a permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years. You do not have to take the English language test, but you do have to take the civics test in the language of your choice
- At the time of filing your Form N-400, you are 55 years of age or older and have lived in the United States as a permanent resident for periods totaling at least 15 years. You do not have to take the English language test, but you do have to take the civics test in the language of your choice
- At the time of filing your Form N-400, you are 65 years of age or older and have lived in the United States as a permanent resident for periods totaling at least 20 years. You do not have to take the English language test, but you do have to take the civics test in the language of your choice
NOTE: If you qualify for an exemption from the English language test based on your age and how long you have lived in the United States as a lawful permanent resident, you should answer “Yes” to at least one question in Part 2, Item Number 13. of Form N-400.
The final portion of the interview will determine how knowledgeable you are about U.S. history and government. There are 100 possible questions they could ask you, all pertaining to the history of the United States and the functions of our government. The USCIS officer will ask you 10 out of the 100 possible questions, and you must get 6 correct to pass this interview portion.
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