Date: 06/02/2008
Time: 2:00 PM
Place: USCIS office, Callowhill St. Philadelphia PA
Finally the interview date arrived and I went to the USCIS office at 1:30 PM and was asked to report at 2nd floor. I went into the Hall and found about 20-25 people waiting. I was surprised to see that many people because the letter clearly said not to arrive 30 minutes before your scheduled time and there is no way all these people had their interview scheduled around 2:00 PM. I had to deposit the letter at the counter and was asked politely to wait for my turn. I realized that the time printed in the letter means you will be entertained only after that time depending on how many people are waiting before you. So, my turn came at 3:00 PM. I was happy to be called since I wanted this to get over asap. The gentleman who interviewed me was a new recruit and was helped by another nice lady during the whole process.
I was first asked to take an oath "I will say truth ......" raising my right hand.
Then they went through my N-400 application and checked every detail including my visit to India. I believe since the guy was learning, he was extra cautious about the steps and was going through minute details. The lady however said him to ignore some stuff as long as I didn't stay outside US for more than 6 months. Then he asked me all the questions that I already checked in the form. This way he made sure what I am saying and what I had put in the form is same. I would also like to point out that if you missed any document while filing N-400, then this is the time to take them (preferably a photocoy).
Then I was asked following Civic test questions:
1. What are the first 10 amendments called in Constitution.
2. Name one Bill of Rights.
3. Who is Commander in Chief of Military.
4. For how long a President is elected.
5. Who wrote Declaration of Independence.
I was quick to answer these and then they said its all done and congratulated me. I have the oath ceremony scheduled on 2nd July.
All in all my experience was great and I would like to thank Rajiv Khanna's website for the wonderful content which guided me from time to time.
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