U.S. Citizenship Interview and Exam with Officer Jane Williams
Hello, my name is officer Jane Williams.
I'm here to interview you for your U.S. citizenship.
I am happy to be here.
Please, follow me.
How did you get here today?
I just drove my car.
What did you miss about your country?
I miss my family and friends.
I hope that the technology will help you keep in touch.
Yes, it helps a lot.
Do you have any questions before we begin?
I don't have any questions officer. I am ready.
Okay, please place your belongings next to your chair, and remain standing.
Before we start the interview, I need to place you under oath.
Raise your right hand.
Do you promise to tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
Yes, I do.
Do you swear or affirm that the statements, you will give today, will be the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth?
I do.
Thank you, please take a seat.
Why do you want to become an American citizen?
I want to vote and enjoy the freedom that this country offers.
That's a very good answer.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
Can you hand me your green card, state issued photo ID, and passport, please?
Here are the documents, officer.
Thank you.
You are welcome.
I have been a lawful permanent resident for about seven years.
What is the date of your permanent residency?
The date of permanent residence was April 4, 2012.
What is your name?
My name is Emelio Fernandez.
Have you used any other names?
No.
What is your country of birth?
My country of birth is Cuba.
Are you a citizen of Cuba?
Yes, I am.
What is your current home address?
My current home address is 2781 Walnut Avenue, Buffalo, New York
How long have you been living at this address?
What is your phone number with the area code?
925-658-4628
Are your parents U.S. citizens?
No.
We're your parents married before your 18th birthday?
Yes, they were.
Biographic Information
What is your height?
Brown
Information About Your Employment
Are you currently employed?
No, I am not.
where do you work I am self-employed and work at my small
auto shop how long have you been doing this
business I have been doing this business for two
years now what are your plans with the business
that you have I would like to hire additional auto
mechanics hopefully next year have you taken any trips outside of the United
States for the past five years yes I hub
how many trips have you taken for the past five years
I have taken five trips when was your last trip outside of the
United States my last trip was six months ago I went
back to QL for three weeks what was the purpose of your visit
yes I came back on June 16 of last year are you currently single married
divorced or widowed I am married how many times have you been married
I was married twice what's the name of your prior spouse
sushant Cortez so you were widowed before your second
marriage yes Suzanne passed away five years
before my second March did you bring her death certificate
yes officer thank you when did you get married with
name Amelia Fernandez do you have any
children with your previous marriage no officer
do you have any children with your current marriage yes I have two children
what are their names Miguel and Elena what are their dates of birth l was born
on July 12 2012 and Elena was born on December 10 2014
are they US citizens yes both of them are how are you related both of em are
my biological children have you ever claimed to be a US citizen
No have you ever been confined to a mental
institute or declared legally incompetent
No have you called yourself a non-us
resident on your tax returns since you became a lawful permanent resident
No do you owe any overdue federal state or
local taxes No did you bring your tax return for the
have you ever been convicted of a crime No
what is a crime a crime is any action that breaks the
law that is correct
have you ever been a member of the Communist Party
No are you associated with a totalitarian
party or terrorist organization No
what is a terrorist organization terrorist organization is a group of
people who use weapons for violent attacks
that is correct have you ever advocated the overthrow of any government by force
or violence no explain the word overthrow
to remove a leader or government from power by using force
that is correct have you persecuted any person because of race religion
political opinion or national origin No
have you ever been involved in genocide torture killing not letting someone
practice a religion and forcing someone in sexual relations
No what is forcing sexual contact or
relations touching the female or male parts of the body when someone doesn't
want it that is correct
have you ever served in the US Armed Forces
No have you ever been a member of any of
these like the Vigilant a unit rebel group militia guerrilla group and or
insurgent organization No
have you ever been excluded removed or deported from the United States
No what is your understanding about deport
or deported the port is for someone to leave the
country you are correct
do you know what is to be arrested and detained
arrested men taken to jail by the police while attaining means taken into
confinement correct well explained
have you ever been arrested cited or detained by any officer for any reason
No do you know the meaning of a habitual
drunkard person who regularly drinks too much
alcohol and cannot act or think normally that's correct have you ever been a
habitual drunkard no never
have you ever been a prostitute or persuaded someone for prostitution
no never have you ever sold illegal drugs or
narcotics no never
do you know what is illegal gambling yes I do it is a gambling that is not
allowed by law like dog fighting or drugged rising
have you ever gambled illegally no never
have you ever helped anybody enter the US illegally
no never
have you ever failed to support your dependents
No what is immigration benefit
immigration benefit there are things that can help document an immigrant or
example being able to work and live in America
have you ever given false information to any US official while applying for a
passport or an immigration benefit no never
have you ever lied on any US government official to gain entry into the United
States
no never
do you support the Constitution and form of government of the United States
yes do you understand the full oath of
allegiance to the United States yes
are you willing to take the full oath of allegiance to the United States
yes do you know what is to bear arms
yes to curry or use a gun if the law requires it are you willing
to bear arms in the US Army yes
if the law requires it are you willing to perform noncombatant services in the
US Armed Forces
yes if the law requires it are you willing
to do work of national importance under civilian direction
yes please review this form check the spelling of your name and
other details let me know if everything is correct
everything is correct thank you I need you to sign your
application please sign and print your name on the digital tablet
I am going to give you the civics test
I will ask you questions loud enough for you to hear and tell me the answers
are you ready for your civics test
yes what do we call the first ten amendments
to the Constitution the Bill of Rights
Americans can participate in their democracy
can you please repeat that question of course what are two ways that
Americans can participate in their democracy
freedom of expression and freedom of speech
that is correct when was the constitution written
sure whether it was 1776 or 1787 well that is fine
I will ask you another question why does the flag have 13 stripes
because there were 13 original colonies that is right name two national u.s.
holidays New Year's Day Independence Day
what are two rights and the Declaration of Independence
life and livery well you had answered six questions
already so you have passed that portion of the test okay we will move to the
reading and writing test please read the sentence on the digital tablet out loud
for me Labor Day is a public holiday
that's good so now I need you to listen to me and
write the sentence on the digital tablet freedom of speech is one right of a
citizen that is correct congratulations you have
passed this portion to thank you
I am officially recommending your naturalization application for approval
this is your copy of the test results
thank you once my recommendation is accepted you
shall be sent a notice in the mail which will inform you of when to come in for
the oath ceremony do you have any clarifications or
questions
no officer I will escort you to the customer
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