Raleigh, NC Interview Experience

[silverStar335]

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[helpwithh1]

For the last couple of months, I was a frequent visitor of this forum but I never registered until now. I found the thread topics and interview experiences very useful. I had my interview today and my application was recommended for approval; the Oath Ceremony is November 5th.

N-400 Naturalization Timeline, Raleigh field office
07/18/2009 - Sent Application via certified mail
07/21/2009 - Delivered.
07/23/2009 - Check Cashed
07/24/2009 - Received NOA, PD 7/21, ND 7/22
08/01/2009 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter
08/13/2009 - Biometrics Appointment
09/03/2009 - Received Interview Letter Appointment
10/07/2009 - Interview Date
10/07/2009 - Oath Appointment Letter Received
11/05/2009 - Oath Ceremony Date

The interview itself went very smoothly, the interviewing officer was very professional and courteous; the entire interview was about 20 minutes. The interview began with the officer putting me under oath, and at that point he proceeded with reviewing the application, question by question, double checking with me each answer and marking them as I responded. He also asked for photocopies of my passport, green card, selective service registration and driver's license. In the meantime, I was presented with several forms which I had to sign. After he finished reviewing the application and I signed the necessary forms, he asked me to read a very simple sentence and also write a very simple sentence. Then, he went ahead and asked me 6 civics questions (You have to answer 6 out of 10):
- Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- Who is the governor of North Carolina?
- What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
- Who was the first President?
- What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- When must all men register for the Selective Service?

At that point, he congratulated me and told me that he would recommend my application for approval. I went back in the lobby and 10 minutes later, a Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony, N-445, was given to me.

(By the way I had 2 speeding citations which I included in the application, those were NOT a problem at all, the officer confirmed with me that I paid the fines and that was the end of it)

Best of luck to all future applicants!!!

That's awesome.
I finished my interview on Sept 18th and still waiting for the oath letter even though my application is approved.

[RNS]

I'm also from Raleigh,NC. My N-400 has just started.

Can you provide me the following info?

- Where did you go for the Biometrics Appointment?
- Where did you go for the Interview and Oath?

Your reply is appreciated

[silverStar335]

The Biometrics appointment and Interview took place at the application support center in Raleigh:
USCIS Raleigh
301 Roycroft Drive
Durham NC 27703

Good luck with your application.

[Luckygirl]

N-400 in Raleigh Durham office

09/30/09 N-400 application package delivered
10/13/09 Received Fingerprinting Appointment Letter scheduled for 10/22/09 in Charlotte NC
10/13/09 Mailed back Fingerprinting Appointment Letter for rescheduling and requested to have Fingerprinting appointment at the Durham office instead
10/23/09 Received Rescheduled Fingerprinting Appointment Letter
11/04/09 Fingerprinting appointment at 8 am in Durham NC

Now waiting for the next steps...

[Luckygirl]

For the last couple of months, I was a frequent visitor of this forum but I never registered until now. I found the thread topics and interview experiences very useful. I had my interview today and my application was recommended for approval; the Oath Ceremony is November 5th.

N-400 Naturalization Timeline, Raleigh field office
07/18/2009 - Sent Application via certified mail
07/21/2009 - Delivered.
07/23/2009 - Check Cashed
07/24/2009 - Received NOA, PD 7/21, ND 7/22
08/01/2009 - Received Biometrics Appointment Letter
08/13/2009 - Biometrics Appointment
09/03/2009 - Received Interview Letter Appointment
10/07/2009 - Interview Date
10/07/2009 - Oath Appointment Letter Received
11/05/2009 - Oath Ceremony Date

The interview itself went very smoothly, the interviewing officer was very professional and courteous; the entire interview was about 20 minutes. The interview began with the officer putting me under oath, and at that point he proceeded with reviewing the application, question by question, double checking with me each answer and marking them as I responded. He also asked for photocopies of my passport, green card, selective service registration, and driver's license. In the meantime, I was presented with several forms which I had to sign. After he finished reviewing the application and I signed the necessary forms, he asked me to read a very simple sentence and also write a very simple sentence. Then, he went ahead and asked me 6 civics questions (You have to answer 6 out of 10):
- Where is the Statue of Liberty?
- Who is the governor of North Carolina?
- What movement tried to end racial discrimination?
- Who was the first President?
- What is one promise you make when you become a United States citizen?
- When must all men register for the Selective Service?

At that point, he congratulated me and told me that he would recommend my application for approval. I went back to the lobby and 10 minutes later, a Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony, N-445, was given to me.

(By the way I had 2 speeding citations which I included in the application, those were NOT a problem at all, the officer confirmed with me that I paid the fines and that was the end of it)

Best of luck to all future applicants!!!

How was the Oath Ceremony? The Durham office told me they hold ceremonies on Fridays at that office

[RNS]

My N400 - Raleigh Office Timeline

We got our Biometrics done on Nov'4. How many days does it take for the Interview letter to be sent?

[usa2005]

Applying N400

Hi,
I am applying my N 400 form in January. Could you please send me the details of support documents. Some one told me that, have to attach five years tax filing, passport copy, GC etc...
Is that true!. Because five years tax filing is it self several pages...
So kindly Please help me what documents should I attach along with application.
I really appreciate with your help.

[Nags3_cvn2004]

Hi,
I am applying my N 400 form in January. Could you please send me the details of support documents. Some one told me that, have to attach five years tax filing, passport copy, GC etc...
Is that true!. Because five years tax filing is it self several pages...
So kindly Please help me what documents should I attach along with application.
I really appreciate with your help.

You dont need to attach tax filing along with N-400 form. Tax filing documents are needed only for your interview.
Per documents to attach while sending N-400, Please refer to USCIS N-400 guidelines or Immihelp N-400. Fairly straight forward list of documents.