**US Citizenship Interview 2026 with FULL STEPS - N400 Interview 2026 (Small Talk, Yes/No, What Mean) — Transcript & Summary | SozAI** Source: https://sozai.app/transcript/us-citizenship-interview-2026-steps/ Complete walkthrough of the US citizenship interview process including security, civics test, English test, and N-400 review. ## Key Takeaways - Applicants should expect security checks and to show ID and interview notice upon arrival. - The civics test requires answering at least 12 questions correctly from a pool of 128. - English reading and writing skills are tested during the interview. - The USCIS officer reviews the applicant’s Form N-400 in detail to verify information. - Passing the interview leads to scheduling the oath ceremony, the final step in naturalization. ## What the video covers - Step-by-step guide through the US citizenship interview at USCIS facility. - Demonstrates security screening and check-in procedures. - Includes sample small talk and officer-applicant interaction. - Shows fingerprinting and photo-taking process required for naturalization. - Civics test with 12 sample questions from the official 128 questions. - English reading and writing test demonstration. - Detailed review of Form N-400 with questions about personal history, addresses, employment, travel, and marital status. - Covers name change request and verification of application details. - Explains next steps including oath ceremony scheduling. - Provides realistic practice for applicants preparing for the 2026 naturalization interview. ## Chapters 1. 00:00 Introduction and Overview of Citizenship Interview 2. 01:02 Security Screening and Check-In Procedures 3. 02:13 Waiting and Officer Introduction 4. 03:16 Small Talk and Preparation for Interview 5. 04:05 Fingerprinting and Photo Taking 6. 05:01 Civics Test Questions and Answers 7. 07:20 Passing Civics Test and English Test Introduction 8. 27:05 Personal History, Employment, Travel, and Marital Status Questions Answers ## Questions about this video What should I expect during the security screening at the US citizenship interview? You will be asked to show your ID and interview notice, place your belongings in a bin, remove metal items and belts, and walk through a metal detector before proceeding to the interview area. How many civics questions do I need to answer correctly to pass the US citizenship interview? You will be asked at least 12 questions from a list of 128, and you must answer all 12 questions correctly to pass the civics test portion of the interview. What types of questions are asked during the Form N-400 review in the citizenship interview? The officer will ask questions about your personal information, addresses, employment history, travel outside the US, marital status, and any name changes to verify the accuracy of your application. ## Full Transcript — Download SRT & Markdown 00:07 Speaker A Hello everyone. Today's practice will walk you through the full process of a US citizenship interview. 00:15 Speaker A You will learn what to expect when you arrive at the USCIS facility, go through security screening, check in at the front desk, and wait for an officer to call you for your interview. 00:27 Speaker A The interview will also include many of the most common questions asked during the US citizenship interview. 00:34 Speaker A This is a great practice opportunity, so hopefully you enjoy it. Good morning. I'm here for my US citizenship interview at 11:15. 00:52 Speaker A Good morning. May I see your ID and your interview notice? Yes, here are my ID and my interview notice. 01:02 Speaker A Please place all your belongings in the bin. Remove your belt and put your phone, metal items, wallet, and keys in the tray. 01:16 Speaker A Now, step through the metal detector. You're good. Please collect your items. Follow the signs and go to the third floor for your interview. 01:32 Speaker A Thank you. Good morning. I have an appointment for my naturalization interview. May I see your interview notice, please? 01:52 Speaker A Thank you. What's your full name? My full name is Diego Armando Rojas Fernandez. Can you confirm your date of birth? 02:05 Speaker A Yes, my date of birth is March 14th, 1979. All right. Please have a seat. 02:13 Speaker A Wait until your name is called. Thank you. Diego Rojas Fernandez. Yes sir. Good morning. I'm Officer John Hoffman. 02:33 Speaker A How are you today? I'm doing very well. Thank you. And you? I'm doing all right. Thanks. 02:42 Speaker A Please show me your interview notice. Please follow me. Please remain standing. I'm going to place you under oath, so please raise your right hand. 02:59 Speaker A Do you swear to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth? 03:04 Speaker A Yes, I do. Please be seated. Then show me your green card, your ID, and passport. 03:16 Speaker A It's cold outside today, isn't it? Yes, it is still cold today. How was traffic coming here this morning? 03:27 Speaker A The traffic was a little heavy, but it was manageable. Great. Are you ready to begin your interview? 03:36 Speaker A Yes, I'm ready. All right. First, I'm going to take your photo and collect your fingerprints. 03:44 Speaker A This is required for the interview, even if you already had them taken when you submitted your application. 03:52 Speaker A Please look at the camera in front of you. Now, can you place your right index finger on the scanner? 04:05 Speaker A And now, place your left index finger on the scanner. We finished this step, and now we can move on to the civics test. 04:16 Speaker A You will be asked at least 12 questions from the 128 questions, and you will pass if you answer 12 questions correctly. 04:27 Speaker A How long is a term for a U.S. Senator? Six years. Who does a member of the House of Representatives represent? 04:40 Speaker A Citizens in their district. What is one part of the judicial branch? Supreme Court. What is the purpose of the 10th Amendment? 04:55 Speaker A Powers not given to the federal government belong to the states or to the people. 05:01 Speaker A What are two examples of civic participation in the United States? Vote. Run for office. 05:12 Speaker A Name one reason why the Americans declared independence from Britain. High taxes. Thomas Jefferson is famous for many things. Name one. 05:27 Speaker A Writer of the Declaration of Independence. Abraham Lincoln is famous for many things. Name one. 05:39 Speaker A Freed the slaves. Why did the United States enter World War II? Pearl Harbor. What major event happened on September 11th, 2001 in the United States? 05:58 Speaker A Terrorists attacked the United States. What is Independence Day? The country's birthday. It is important for all men age 18 through 25 to register for the selective service. Name one reason why. 06:20 Speaker A Required by law. Great job. Since you answered 12 questions correctly, I will stop here and you have passed the civics test. 06:30 Speaker A You are also required to demonstrate your ability to read and write an English sentence as part of the naturalization test. 06:38 Speaker A Please read the sentence on the tablet out loud. What is one right or freedom in the Bill of Rights? 06:50 Speaker A Now I'm going to read a sentence for you to write on the tablet. Do you have any questions before we begin? 07:00 Speaker A No, I don't have any questions. Freedom of speech is one right or freedom in the Bill of Rights. 07:19 Speaker A I will now review your Form N-400. I will ask you questions based on the information you provided in your application. 07:28 Speaker A Please answer clearly and truthfully to the best of your knowledge. Do you understand? Yes, I understand. 07:39 Speaker A Great. What is your legal name? My current legal name is Diego Armando Rojas Fernandez. 07:49 Speaker A What is your last name? My last name is Rojas Fernandez. And your first name is Diego Armando? 08:02 Speaker A Yes, Diego Armando is my first name. Have you used any other names? No, I have never used any other names. 08:15 Speaker A You would like to change your name to Chris Rojas Fernandez. Do you still wish to proceed with that name? 08:23 Speaker A Yes, I would like to change my name to Chris Rojas Fernandez. So, Chris will be your first name and your last name will remain unchanged. Is that correct? 08:37 Speaker A That's correct. All right. What is your date of birth? My date of birth is March 14th, 1979. 08:49 Speaker A Are you filing for naturalization through the general provision? Yes, I'm filing for naturalization through the general provision. My older brother sponsored me. 09:02 Speaker A How long have you been a permanent resident? I have been a permanent resident for about 8 years. 09:11 Speaker A When did you get your green card? I received my green card on August 11th, 2017. 09:20 Speaker A What is your country of birth? I was born in Paraguay. Are you a citizen of Paraguay? 09:31 Speaker A Yes, I am a citizen of Paraguay. Is your mother or father a US citizen? 09:40 Speaker A No, neither of my parents is a US citizen. What is your phone number? My phone number is 312-555-7842. 09:55 Speaker A What is your social security number? My social security number is 523-478-912. How tall are you? 10:09 Speaker A I'm 5 ft 9 in tall. What is your current address? My current address is 4521 North Kedzie Avenue, Chicago, Illinois 60625. 10:26 Speaker A Who do you live with? I live with my wife and my two daughters. When did you move to that address? 10:37 Speaker A I moved to that address on June 20th, 2024. Is it a house or a condo? 10:47 Speaker A It's a condo. All right. What was your previous address? My previous address was 3108 West Belmont Avenue, Chicago, Illinois. 11:01 Speaker A When did you live there? I lived there from March 7th, 2022 to June 19th, 2024. 11:12 Speaker A What is the other address you lived at in the last 5 years? Before that, I lived at 308 West Natoma Avenue, Addison, Illinois 60101 since I came to the US on March 6th, 2022. 11:29 Speaker A You have not lived anywhere else, correct? Yes, that is correct. Do you have a job? 11:40 Speaker A Yes, I do. Where do you work? I work at Midwest Logistics Company. What is your occupation? 11:52 Speaker A I am a warehouse worker. When did you start working there? I started working there on June 22nd, 2024. 12:05 Speaker A What did you do before that? Before that, I worked as a delivery driver from March 14th, 2022 to June 16th, 2024. 12:17 Speaker A What about before that? Before that, I worked as a construction worker from March 5th, 2018 to February 27th, 2022. 12:30 Speaker A So, you have worked at all three places in the last 5 years. Is that correct? 12:37 Speaker A Yes, that is correct. I listed all my jobs from the past 5 years on my application. 12:44 Speaker A All right. Have you changed jobs since submitting your naturalization application? No. Have you taken any trips outside the US in the last 5 years? 13:00 Speaker A Yes, I have taken three trips. Where did you travel and how long was your first trip? 13:09 Speaker A I traveled to Paraguay for 18 days to visit my family. When did you leave and return? 13:18 Speaker A I left on June 1st, 2022 and returned on June 19th, 2022. How about your second trip? 13:30 Speaker A I traveled to Canada for 6 days for a vacation. Our records show that you traveled to Japan on your third trip. 13:39 Speaker A How many days was that trip? That trip was 12 days. Did you travel for vacation or for business on that trip? 13:52 Speaker A I traveled for vacation with my family. Have you ever stayed outside the United States for more than 6 months on any other trips not listed here? 14:05 Speaker A No, I have never stayed outside the United States for more than 6 months. I see you are currently married. How many times have you been married? 14:17 Speaker A I have been married twice. When did you get divorced from your previous spouse? I divorced my previous spouse on May 2nd, 2011. 14:32 Speaker A Can you show me your divorce paperwo 14:44 Speaker A Yes, I have a son from my previous marriage. Does he live with you now? 14:52 Speaker A No, my son lives with my ex-wife. Do you support your son? Yes, I send financial support to my son every month. 15:06 Speaker A Do you have any documentation showing that you provide support for your child? Yes, I can provide bank transfer records. 15:17 Speaker A Okay, when did you get married to your current spouse? I got married to her on April 15th, 2015. 15:28 Speaker A What is your current spouse's name? My current spouse's name is Anna Carolina Martinez. What is her date of birth? 15:41 Speaker A Her date of birth is July 8th, 1982. When did you get married? I got married on April 15th, 2015. 15:54 Speaker A Where did you get married? I got married in Paraguay. How many times has your spouse been married? 16:06 Speaker A She has been married once. Is your spouse a US citizen? Yes, my spouse is a US citizen. 16:19 Speaker A Do you have any children with your current spouse? Yes, I have two children with my current wife. 16:28 Speaker A What are their names? My daughter's names are Sofia Rojas Fernandez and Isabella Rojas Fernandez. 16:39 Speaker A Does your spouse work? Yes, she works at Target. All right. Do you currently owe any overdue federal, state, or local taxes in the United States? 16:54 Speaker A No. Have you ever registered to vote or voted in any federal, state, or local election in the United States? 17:06 Speaker A No. Do you know what vote means? Yes, it means to elect new leaders. Do you understand the full oath of allegiance to the United States? 17:23 Speaker A Yes. Are you unable to take the oath of allegiance because of a physical or developmental disability or mental impairment? 17:34 Speaker A No. Have you ever been a member of, involved in, or in any way associated with any communist or totalitarian party anywhere in the world? 17:48 Speaker A No. Have you ever ordered, incited, called for, committed, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in torture? 18:01 Speaker A No. Have you ever ordered, incited, called for, committed, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in not letting someone practice their religion? 18:15 Speaker A No. Have you ever served in, been a member of, assisted, or participated in any armed group, for example, paramilitary unit, self-defense unit, vigilante unit, rebel group, or guerrilla group? 18:33 Speaker A No. Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen in writing or any other way? 18:42 Speaker A No. Have you ever ordered, incited, called for, committed, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in genocide? 18:55 Speaker A No. Have you ever served in, been a member of, assisted, or participated in any military or police unit? 19:07 Speaker A No. What is a military unit? A group that works for the government. Since you became a lawful permanent resident, have you called yourself a non-resident alien on a federal, state, or local tax return or decided not to file a tax return 19:29 Speaker A because you considered yourself to be a non-resident? No. Have you ever ordered, incited, called for, committed, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in injuring or trying to injure any person intentionally and severely? 19:50 Speaker A No. Have you ever used any person under 15 years of age to take part in hostilities or attempted or worked with others to do so? 20:04 Speaker A No. Great. Have you ever been a member of, involved in, or in any way associated with any group anywhere in the world that advocated the establishment in the United States of a totalitarian dictatorship or the overthrow by force 20:21 Speaker A or violence or other unconstitutional means of the government of the United States or all forms of law? 20:31 Speaker A No. If the law requires it, are you willing to perform non-combatant services in the U.S. armed forces? 20:41 Speaker A Yes. Have you ever ordered, incited, called for, committed, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in causing harm or suffering to any person because of their race, religion, national origin, membership in a particular social group, or political opinion? 21:05 Speaker A No. Have you ever been arrested, cited, detained, or confined by any law enforcement officer, military official in the US or elsewhere, or immigration official for any reason, or been charged with a crime or offense? 21:24 Speaker A No. Are you sure? Yes, I'm sure. Have you ever been a member of, involved in, or in any way associated with, or have you ever provided money, a thing of value, services or labor, or any other assistance or support to a group that 21:45 Speaker A used a weapon or explosive with intent to harm another person or cause damage to property? 21:53 Speaker A No. Have you ever received any weapons training, paramilitary training, or any other military-type training? 22:04 Speaker A No. Have you ever been married to more than one person at the same time? 22:12 Speaker A No. Have you ever failed to support your dependents or to pay alimony? No. Have you ever been removed or deported from the United States? 22:29 Speaker A No. Have you ever ordered, incited, called for, committed, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in killing or trying to kill any person? 22:43 Speaker A No. Have you ever helped anyone to enter or try to enter the United States illegally? 22:53 Speaker A No. Have you ever given any US government officials any information or documentation that was false, fraudulent, or misleading? 23:06 Speaker A No. Have you ever ordered, incited, called for, committed, assisted, helped with, or otherwise participated in any kind of sexual contact or activity with any person who did not consent or was unable to consent or was being forced or 23:25 Speaker A threatened by you or by someone else? No. Have you ever made any misrepresentation to obtain any public benefit in the United States? 23:40 Speaker A No. Do you support the Constitution and form of government of the United States? Yes. 23:52 Speaker A What does the form of government of the United States mean? Republic. Have you ever manufactured, cultivated, produced distributed dispensed sold or smuggled any controlled substances, illegal drugs, narcotics, or drug paraphernalia in violation of any law or regulation of a US state, the 24:18 Speaker A United States, or a foreign country? No. Have you ever sold, provided, or transported weapons or assisted any person in selling, providing, or transporting weapons which you knew or believed would be used against another person? 24:40 Speaker A No. Have you ever gambled illegally or received income from illegal gambling? No. Have you ever lied to any US government officials to gain entry or admission into the United States or to gain immigration benefits while in the United 25:01 Speaker A States? No. Are you willing to take the full oath of allegiance to the United States? 25:12 Speaker A Yes. If the law requires it, are you willing to perform work of national importance under civilian direction? 25:23 Speaker A Yes. Have you ever married someone in order to obtain an immigration benefit? No. Have you ever committed, agreed to commit, asked someone else to commit, helped commit, or tried to commit a crime or offense for which you were not 25:42 Speaker A arrested? No. Have you ever served in the U.S. armed forces? No. If the law requires it, are you willing to bear arms on behalf of the United States? 26:02 Speaker A Yes. Since there were some minor errors on your application, I have corrected and updated them. Please take a moment to review the updated application on the tablet. Make sure everything is accurate and then sign on the final page. 26:22 Speaker A One of the requirements to become a U.S. citizen is to take the oath of allegiance. Please look at the tablet again and carefully review the full text of the oath of allegiance. 26:33 Speaker A This is what you will be required to say during the oath ceremony. If you understand and agree, please sign at the bottom of the page to acknowledge it. 26:47 Speaker A After reviewing your application, I have found no issues that would prevent you from becoming a US citizen. 26:54 Speaker A I'm pleased to inform you that your application is approved. Congratulations. Thank you very much. I truly appreciate it. 27:05 Speaker A You're welcome. We will proceed with scheduling your oath ceremony, which is the final step in the naturalization process. Please check your mail for the ceremony notice and be sure to attend on the scheduled date. Do you have any 27:19 Speaker A questions at this time? No, everything is clear. Thank you. All right, your interview is now complete. Thank you for coming in today. 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