USCIS Naturalization Interview — English Test Day
Step-by-step process from arrival to decision. Click highlighted steps to practice.
1
Arrive at USCIS Office
Check in at reception · bring all required documents
2
Swear In / Take Oath
Promise to tell the truth before the interview begins
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English language tests
3
Reading Test
Read 1 of 3 sentences correctly in English
📖 Practice Reading →
4
Writing Test
Write 1 of 3 dictated sentences correctly in English
✍️ Practice Writing →
Civics test
5
Civics Test
Answer 6 of 10 questions correctly from 100 official USCIS civics questions
🎯 Practice Civics →
6
Speaking & Comprehension
Officer reviews N-400 with yes/no questions · tests ability to speak & understand English
📺 Watch on YouTube to prepare:
💡 More preparation videos available on
YouTube.
7
Officer Review & Decision
Officer scores all tests and reviews the complete N-400 application
Possible outcomes
✓
Approved
All tests passed · application accepted
8
Oath of Allegiance Ceremony
Receive Certificate of Naturalization 🇺🇸
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Continued
More evidence or documents needed
🗓 2nd Interview in 60 Days
Additional interview scheduled with updated evidence
ℹ️ You will be tested only on what you failed.
✓ Approved
Oath of Allegiance Ceremony
✗ Denied
Reapply with new N-400
✗
Denied
Appeal available within 30 days
📋 Reapply
Submit a new N-400 application after addressing denial reasons