Naturalization Interview - Today 23 oct 23 NYC Office

[bigyaas]

"Hello Everyone,

I wanted to share my recent experience with the N-400 (marriage-based) application process. I filed my application on March 3, 2023. My biometrics were retaken on April 10, 2023, and today I had my interview after a considerable wait. I passed the interview, but a final decision was not made. The immigration officer (I.O.) requested additional documents.

During the interview, the I.O. asked me the civic test questions. I answered the first six questions correctly and also successfully completed the English test.

The I.O. was professional and courteous throughout the process. After reviewing my application, I was asked to recite the Pledge of Allegiance. However, the I.O. requested further evidence, including three years of joint tax returns since 2018, a bank statement, and insurance information. Initially, everything seemed fine, but then the I.O. suddenly requested additional documents, specifically requesting that the bank statements show transactions. I just felt that I was not approved because of being of a certain religion in the current world situation.

I'm curious to know if anyone else has been in a similar situation. It's a waiting game for all of us. Should I consider reaching out to my senator for assistance? Prior to the interview, I had submitted all required documents online, and extra documents were not requested. However, during the interview, the I.O. requested these additional materials. I promptly uploaded the requested documents within an hour as instructed, but I have yet to receive any further communication.

I wish everyone the best in their immigration journey. It's a challenging process, and we all hope for a positive outcome."

[lilycollins7878]

Thank you for sharing your immigration experience. It's not uncommon for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers to request additional documents or evidence during the naturalization interview.

[bigyaas]

Thank you for sharing your immigration experience. It's not uncommon for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officers to request additional documents or evidence during the naturalization interview.

Hi LilyCollins
Thank you for the response. I am sure they do ask for additional documents if there officer just wants bit more information. I did provide bank statements but just like the front page of it, not whole transactions so the officer was like I gotta make sure you married and spending together on groceries bills and other. I hope AO approves it as I have uploaded the requested documents. I have to just keep praying and rest is to almighty.

[jecoxex]

Hi everyone
I had my N-400 (marriage-based) filed on March 03, 2023 - My biometric was redone on 10 April 2023, and interviewed today after the good wait. I passed the interview but the decision was not made. Asked for more documents.
A.O asked the civic test
1. What is an amendment
2. Who is the speaker of the house
3. The House of Representatives has how many voting members?
4. How many US senators are there?
5. How many amendments does the Constitution have?
6. What happened on Sept 11 2001 in the united states?
Answered the first six correctly and did the English test and passed it too.
A.O. was okay and wasn't rude or anything but after reviewing everything did the Pledge of Allegiance. Then she needed some more evidence even giving 3 years of tax returns (filled joint since 2018), a Bank statement, and insurance provided. She said everything is good and suddenly oh needs to have more documents like bank statements needs to show transactions and all.

I would like to hear from others if anyone has a similar situation. I wish everyone all the best. Its all waiting game.

Thanks for your information! I can see