USPS-ed the N-400 naturalization application form and the supporting documents,
received the receipt in a week by mail/e-mail and finger prints appointment
with in a month, gave the finger prints after 15 days, got the interview letter
with in a month, answered the first six of the ten questions correctly, read
out an English sentence and wrote down another, congratulating the USCIS
officer handed over confirmation sheet and also an appointment letter for the
Oath Ceremony. Naturalization is the easiest and smoothest process in entire
immigration cycle.
Oath
Ceremony
Returned
the green card and made sure the name and date of birth are correct on the
Naturalization Certificate. We watched the faces of America
video which showcased several naturalized US Citizens from all over the world.
This followed by singing the National Anthem, pledge of allegiance and
then the Oath .They have handed over the Naturalization Certificate and its
picture time! Mr. President congratulated the new citizens through his video message.
It took two hours for the memorable Oath process right from the time we parked
our car.
Another
important milestone and a memorable day in our dollar dreams!
Reporting
from Philadelphia with
our camera woman/US citizen Sparsa , The Immigrant Bharath - Lets keep it that
way :)
We
have sent the following Supporting documents along with the N 400
1)
Current and Previous Lease Agreement
2)
Income Tax Returns
3)
Green card copy
Visit
the USCIS Website for more details
Below
is the link to the Study Materials for the English and Civic Tests. You can
also get a hard copy of this booklet for free from the USCIS Office when you go
give the fingerprints.
Other
Info
1)
At the end of the interview the officer will ask you to sign on your photograph
.He will also give you a notice of Oath document which you will fill in and
take with you when you go to the Oath Ceremony. The signature on this document should match the earlier signature on the photograph .The same
applies to the sign on your naturalization certificate that you take home.
2)
Your family members can come along with you to the Oath Ceremony and you are
allowed to take pictures.Make sure they carry IDs.