How long is a naturalization interview?
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How long is a naturalization interview?
about 20 minutes
Can I bring an interpreter naturalization interview?
You can bring an interpreter if you are exempt from the English requirements (which means you are allowed to use your native language at the interview). Your interpreter can be a member of your family or a friend, but you have to let USCIS know in advance who you are bringing.
How many times can you fail the citizenship test?
Each person is given the opportunity to take the civics test twice. If you fail a portion of the test on your first attempt, you will be given the opportunity to retake only the failed portion a second time between 60 and 90 days from the date of your initial interview with a USCIS officer.
Who is exempt from citizenship test?
You are exempt from the English language requirement, but are still required to take the civics test if you are: Age 50 or older at the time of filing for naturalization and have lived as a permanent resident (Green Card holder) in the United States for 20 years (commonly referred to as the “50/20” exception).
How many questions can you get wrong on Citizenship Test?
The civics test is an oral test and the USCIS Officer will ask the applicant up to 10 of the 100 civics questions. An applicant must answer 6 out of 10 questions correctly to pass the civics portion of the naturalization test. On the naturalization test, some answers may change because of elections or appointments.
What happens if you fail the citizenship test twice?
If You Fail the U.S. Citizenship Tests the Second Time If you fail again, your citizenship application will be denied and you will have to reapply after studying and preparing some more. You should also request a hearing on the denial if you feel that you passed the tests and the USCIS officer wrongly failed you.
Can you travel while waiting for naturalization?
Travel is permissible during the time in which you are applying for U.S. naturalization. There are no travel restrictions after filling out Form N-400, which is the Application for Naturalization.
How hard is it to get US citizenship?
Becoming a U.S. citizen shouldn’t be so hard, but it is due to the long processing time, financial and personal costs, and the fact that most immigrants do not have a direct relative that is a citizen of the United States. The requirements of USCIS are also very complex and may not be understandable to outsiders.
