Before the Interview

Questions Before the Naturalization Interview

Q: Why are you here?
  What is your reason for being here?
  Do you know what you are doing here?
A: I am here to take my citizenship test.

Q: Did anyone come with you?
  Did you come with family?
A: No, I came by myself.
  Yes, I came with my son/daughter/wife/ husband/friend...

Q: Did you come by yourself?
  Did you come alone?
A: Yes, I did.
  No, I came with my son/daughter/wife/husband/friend...

Q: Do you have your appointment notice?
  Can I see your appointment notice?
A: Yes.

Q: What time is your appointment?
  What time is your interview?
A: It is at ________ (e.g. 9:45).

Q: Have you been waiting for a long time?
A: No/ Yes .

Q: How long have you been waiting here?
A: I have been waiting for ____ minutes / hours .

Q: Did you bring a lawyer/an attorney with you?
A: No/Yes

Q: Did you bring your documents?
A: Yes

Q: Which documents did you bring with you?
A: My ID card/ social security card/ passport/ green card/ appointment notice/ etc.

Q: Is this your first or second time taking the test?
A: This is my first time.
  This is my second time.

Q: Why didn’t you pass the test the first time?
A: I couldn’t speak/read/write English.
  I didn’t pass the speaking/reading/writing part.

Q: How are you feeling today?
  How are you feeling about this test?
A: I am feeling fine / a bit nervous / excited .

Q: Are you prepared to take this test?
A: Yes.