Before the Interview

• Bring your green card, passport, and interview notice
• Bring 2 passport-style photos
• Review your N-400 application — they’ll ask about it
• Study the 128 civics questions

During the Interview

1. Check in at the USCIS office front desk
2. Take the oath to tell the truth
3. English test — Speaking starts immediately (the officer evaluates your English throughout)
4. N-400 review — The officer goes through your application
5. Reading test — Read 1 sentence correctly out of 3 attempts
6. Writing test — Write 1 sentence correctly out of 3 attempts
7. Civics test — Answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly
8. Decision — Usually told the same day

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Don’t be late — arrive 30 minutes early
• Don’t lie — answer honestly, even about past mistakes
• Don’t memorize answers — understand the concepts
• Don’t panic if you don’t understand a question — ask the officer to repeat it