Speaker A
Good morning! I'm here for my citizenship interview appointment.
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Speaker B
Good morning! Can I have your USCIS appointment letter and your ID please?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker B
Okay, please come in and remove all your things.
Speaker B
Put them into a bin. Make sure you don't have any electronic devices or metal in your pockets.
Speaker B
Place them on the conveyor belt on the left side.
Speaker B
Then walk through the metal detector, please.
Speaker B
Please pick up all your belongings, and go down the hallway.
Speaker B
And the last door is the waiting area.
Speaker B
A customer representative will assist you there.
Speaker A
Here's your appointment letter and ID.
Speaker A
Thank you!
Speaker B
You're welcome.
Speaker A
Good morning! I'm here for my citizenship interview appointment.
Speaker B
Hi there, can I have your appointment letter please?
Speaker A
Sure, here you go.
Speaker B
Thank you.
Speaker B
All right, you're all set. Please have a seat, somewhere over there someone will call you when your appointment is ready.
Speaker A
Thank you so much!
Speaker B
You're welcome, good luck.
Speaker C
Lina Li.
Speaker A
That's me.
Speaker C
Good morning! I'm Officer Tony.
Speaker C
Thank you for waiting. Please follow me.
Speaker C
How did you get here today?
Speaker A
My family drove me here today officer.
Speaker C
Is this the first interview for you?
Speaker A
Yes, it is.
Speaker C
Did you have difficulty in finding this building?
Speaker A
No, it was easy.
Speaker C
Which country are you from?
Speaker A
China.
Speaker C
Why do you want to become an American citizen?
Speaker A
I love America. America has freedom.
Speaker C
Have you been waiting a long time for this?
Speaker A
Yes officer. The waiting time for my application was a bit longer than what we had expected.
Speaker C
How's your day going so far?
Speaker A
I'm truly nervous this morning, but my loved ones were the ones giving me strength and hope.
Speaker C
Do you feel well prepared for your test today?
Speaker A
I think I am. I did study for the civics test and read about the N-400 too.
Speaker C
Very nice. All right. Please put your belongings to the side.
Speaker C
Before we get started, I'm going to place you under oath.
Speaker C
Please raise your right hand.
Speaker A
Okay.
Speaker C
Do you swear that you will tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Speaker A
Yes I do.
Speaker C
Thank you! Please have a seat.
Speaker A
Thank you officer.
Speaker C
Now please show me your appointment letter, green card, ID and your passport please.
Speaker A
OK, Here you go!
Speaker C
Thank you!
Speaker C
What is your full name?
Speaker A
My full name is Lina Li.
Speaker C
Is Li your last name?
Speaker A
Yes, it is.
Speaker C
What other names have you had?
Speaker A
No, I don't have any other names.
Speaker C
All right, have you ever changed your name before?
Speaker A
No, I never changed my name before.
Speaker C
Okay, everything looks good. We will be going with the Civics test first.
Speaker C
Do you have any questions before we start?
Speaker A
No, Thank you!
Speaker C
All right!
Speaker C
What is Memorial Day?
Speaker A
A holiday to honor soldiers who died in military service.
Speaker C
What is the supreme law of the land?
Speaker A
Constitution.
Speaker C
What is Independence Day?
Speaker A
The country's birthday.
Speaker C
The Nation's first motto was 'E Pluribus Unum.' What does that mean?
Speaker A
We all become one.
Speaker C
What founding document said the American colonies were free from Britain?
Speaker A
Declaration of Independence.
Speaker C
What part of the federal government writes laws?
Speaker A
Congress.
Speaker C
Why does each state have two senators?
Speaker A
Equal representation (for small states).
Speaker C
The President of the United States can serve only two terms. Why?
Speaker A
To keep the president from becoming too powerful.
Speaker C
Supreme Court justices serve for life. Why?
Speaker A
To be independent (of politics).
Speaker C
The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Speaker A
Emancipation Proclamation.
Speaker C
What amendment says all persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are U.S. citizens?
Speaker A
14th Amendment.
Speaker C
When did the Great Depression start?
Speaker A
The Great Crash (1929).
Speaker C
Good job! You passed the Civics test.
Speaker C
Now let's do the English reading and writing test. Okay.
Speaker C
I'm going to first start with the English reading test.
Speaker C
There's a tablet in front of you.
Speaker C
Please read the sentence when you see it.
Speaker A
Okay.
Speaker A
What city was the first capital of the United States?
Speaker C
Very good. Now, I'm going to say a sentence to you. I want you to write it down on the same tablet. Okay.
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker C
New York City was the first capital of the U.S.
Speaker C
Let me check.
Speaker C
All right, good job. You passed the English reading and writing test.
Speaker C
Now, we're going to go over the application.
Speaker C
Please answer yes or no unless I ask you to elaborate. Okay.
Speaker A
Okay.
Speaker C
On your application, it says you don't want to change your name.
Speaker C
So you just want to keep your current name, correct?
Speaker A
Yes, I just want to keep my current name.
Speaker C
Can you confirm your date of birth?
Speaker A
Yes, September 18th, 1977.
Speaker C
What is your social security number?
Speaker A
753-68-5278.
Speaker C
What is your Nationality?
Speaker A
China.
Speaker C
How did you get your green card?
Speaker A
I got my green card through marriage. My husband is a U.S. citizen.
Speaker C
When did you get married?
Speaker A
We got married in 2007.
Speaker C
Where did you get married?
Speaker A
We got married in Los Angeles.
Speaker C
Are you still married?
Speaker A
Yes, we are still married.
Speaker C
Is your spouse a citizen or green card holder?
Speaker A
He is a citizen.
Speaker C
Did your spouse file the petition for you?
Speaker A
Yes, he submitted the petition.
Speaker C
Did you have a green card interview?
Speaker A
Yes, we had an interview at USCIS together.
Speaker C
Do you live together now?
Speaker A
Yes, we live in the same house.
Speaker C
How many times have you been married?
Speaker A
One time.
Speaker C
Okay. Can I see your marriage certificate?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker C
Okay. What is your spouse's name?
Speaker A
Kai Wang.
Speaker C
Do you have children together?
Speaker A
Yes, we have one daughter.
Speaker C
How old is your daughter?
Speaker A
She is 12 years old.
Speaker C
Does she live with you and your spouse?
Speaker A
Yes, she does.
Speaker C
Okay. How many years have you been a permanent resident?
Speaker A
I've been a permanent resident for 10 years.
Speaker C
What is your current address?
Speaker A
225 San Leandro Wy, San Francisco, CA 94127.
Speaker A
I'm sorry I have a mistake on my N400 application.
Speaker A
I filled out a wrong ZIP code on the address, can you please correct it for me?
Speaker C
Sure! That's not a problem, I will update the application.
Speaker A
Thank you officer!
Speaker C
You're welcome! Your mailing address is the same as your current address?
Speaker A
Yes. it is.
Speaker C
Have you lived at this address in the past 5 years?
Speaker A
Yes, I have.
Speaker C
Okay. And is your mailing address the same?
Speaker A
Yes, it is.
Speaker C
Good. All right, is your mother or father a U.S citizen?
Speaker A
No, my mother and father are not U.S citizens.
Speaker C
And are you currently employed?
Speaker A
Yes, I am.
Speaker C
What is your current job?
Speaker A
I'm a housekeeper.
Speaker C
What's your current employer name?
Speaker A
Hilton San Francisco.
Speaker C
How long have you been working there?
Speaker A
I've been working there for five and a half years.
Speaker C
Have you ever left the United States in the last five years?
Speaker A
Yes, I went on vacation to China three years ago.
Speaker C
How many times have you left the United States in the last five years?
Speaker A
I left the United States only one time.
Speaker C
How many days were you outside the United States?
Speaker A
I was outside the United States for 30 days.
Speaker C
What date did you return to the U.S?
Speaker A
I returned on October 26, 2022.
Speaker C
Did you take any trips after you submitted your application?
Speaker A
I'm sorry, could you please speak more slowly?
Speaker C
Okay. Did you take any trips after you submitted your application?
Speaker A
No, I didn't.
Speaker C
Do you currently owe any overdue Federal, state, or local taxes in the United States?
Speaker A
No.
Speaker C
What does the overdue mean?
Speaker A
Overdue - late for a payment.
Speaker C
Have you EVER been a member of, involved in, or in any way associated with any Communist or totalitarian party anywhere in the world?
Speaker A
No.
Speaker C
What does the involved in mean?
Speaker A
Involved in - took part in.
Speaker C
Were you EVER a part of any group, or did you EVER help any group, unit, or organization that used a weapon against any person, or threatened to do so?
Speaker A
No.
Speaker C
What does the Serve mean?
Speaker A
Serve - to work.
Speaker C
Were you EVER a part of any group, or did you EVER help any group, unit, or organization that used a weapon against any person, or threatened to do so?
Speaker A
No.
Speaker C
Have you EVER been placed in removal, rescission, or deportation proceedings?
Speaker A
No.
Speaker C
What does the removed mean?
Speaker A
Removed - to move someone out.
Speaker C
Do you support the Constitution and form of government of the United States?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker C
Do you understand the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker C
Are you unable to take the Oath of Allegiance because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment?
Speaker A
No.
Speaker C
Are you willing to take the full Oath of Allegiance to the United States?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker C
If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms on behalf of the United States?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker C
If the law requires it, are you willing to perform noncombatant services in the U.S. armed forces?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker C
If the law requires it, are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian direction?
Speaker A
Yes.
Speaker C
Great! Please sign at the last page for me.
Speaker C
Then please review the oath of Allegiance and sign at the bottom.
Speaker C
If you have any questions please let me know.
Speaker C
You passed the interview. Here is your interview result.
Speaker C
We will send you a schedule for the oath ceremony.
Speaker C
You should receive a letter from USCIS within two weeks.
Speaker C
Do you have any questions at this point?
Speaker A
No, I don't have any questions. Thank you so much!
Speaker C
You're welcome! congratulations.
Speaker A
Thank you very much!
Speaker C
I will walk you back to the lobby area.
Speaker A
Thank you! Have a great day!
Speaker C
Thank you!
