What to take to interview?

[Solucky]

My wife and I have filed N400 and now have our interview in 4 weeks.
The letter says to bring the letter, green card and passport. Is there anything I should take 'just in case' say tax returns?
Anything else?
Thank you

[N400questions]

I think it depends primarily on whether you are filing independently as 5 year green card holder or using the 3 year option based on marriage.

I have heard of a generic "check list" that mentions (amongst other things) something to do with "Selective Service".
Do you have that list? I asked someone to upload a copy of that list but they never did. Perhaps you could upload yours if you have one.
It was not clear to me if USCIS indicated which items on that generic list apply to the specific applicant or if they were somehow supposed to figure that out for themselves.

I have seen several cases where people were asked to show (at least) the most recent tax return. I will be taking 5 years of tax returns when I get to that point 'just in case'. I read somewhere that the IRS do not share information with USCIS which may explain why they ask for those. It is usually associated with questions asking "Do you currently owe (or have you ever owed) back-taxes". If you DO owe taxes, expect to be asked to show documentation of your payment plan with the IRS.

In the case of a 3 year marriage-based application, original copies of the marriage certificate are important. Copies of any joint accounts and joint leases etc will be useful to have on stand-by. Basically anything that makes the marriage appear real and genuine. Wedding photos etc.

During the initial application and subsequent "requests for evidence" (if any) you may have uploaded copies of various documents. I would certainly take the originals of all those documents.

If you have any old cancelled passports, it cannot hurt to take those too. Certainly take any that cover the 5 year period prior to the N400 application. Even though many countries no longer stamp your passport, USCIS do ask to see them in some cases. I used the "total overkill" approach and applied for a Freedom of Information report with Border Patrol to list all of my entries and exits into and out of the country. I did that more as an academic exercise and it's not needed.
If you have spent considerable time outside the US during the 5 year qualifying period... anticipate needing a paper-trail to document your continuous residence.
A FOIA record from Border Patrol may be your most accurate paper-trail instead of trying to remember by looking up airline ticket purchases etc.

Depending on age and sex, I've seen people asked to provide "Selective Service" documentation. If you are male and were in the US during the ages of 18 to 26 this may be important. However, if you were over the age of 31 at the time of filing the N400 then the rules change and this is less important.
Selective Service info here: https://citizenpath.com/failing-regi...ctive-service/

If you have any arrests or convictions, you will need court-certified copies of paperwork surrounding those cases.
A court-certified copy of your driving record should not be necessary.... but I got one anyway as another academic exercise.
They may ask if you have any tickets.. if so.. figure out the number and severity and dates before the interview.

If you are not working (unemployed or retired) I would imagine that the USCIS would like to know how you intend to support yourself financially.
Copies of Social Security predicted payments, Pension Schemes, 401K Plans, Investments, Savings etc could help.

I've not been for an interview so I am just repeating what I've seen in other cases....That's all I can think of right now.

If there are any other items needed, USCIS may subsequently send a "request for Evidence" after the interview to fill in the missing pieces of the puzzle, but I prefer to pre-empt that to avoid unnecessary delays.

P.S. I just found this list which is even longer: https://www.*********.com/immigratio...s-citizenship/

[Solucky]

Thank you so much for your reply.
My wife and I are green card holders and have been for 5 years. We got that based on our daughter marrying a US Citizen many years ago.
We both work and so support ourselves. We have lived in own home for 13 years.
I do think it wise to take 5 years tax returns and I will do that.
Hopefully it is just a case of agreeing the information on the N400 and taking the Civics test.
I submitted the N400 in January, did the Biometrics in February and now have the appointment in 4 weeks.
So all on track and I just hope it stays there.
Thanks

[N400questions]

You might want to read my comments in post #9 in this thread

https://www.immihelp.com/forum/usa-citizenship/704892-i-400-evidence-of-paid-tax-overdue

It describes how to get a definitive letter from IRS stating that you owe ZERO taxes for the past 5 years.
A tax return (by itself) cannot prove that fact (unless all five returns show over-payment of taxes resulting in a refund)