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Documents to Bring
Before Interview Day
Day of Interview
What to Expect (Timeline)
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Check-in at reception2
Wait in the waiting room3
Officer calls your name4
Oath/identity verification5
English reading and writing test6
2025 test: N-400 filed on or after Oct 20, 2025, up to 20 of 128 questions, 12 correct to pass. 2008 test: filed before Oct 20, 2025, up to 10 of 100, 6 correct to pass.7
N-400 review8
Decision notificationCivics Test Tips
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Listen carefully to each question2
It's OK to ask the officer to repeat3
Answer in simple, clear English4
2025 test: N-400 filed on or after Oct 20, 2025, up to 20 of 128 questions, 12 correct to pass. 2008 test: filed before Oct 20, 2025, up to 10 of 100, 6 correct to pass.5
Study the version that applies to your N-400 filing dateAfter the Interview
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Three possible outcomes: Approved, Continued, Denied2
If approved: receive oath ceremony notice3
Take the Oath of Allegiance4
Receive Certificate of NaturalizationYou Can Do It!
Millions of people have passed the citizenship test. With good preparation, you will succeed too.