Interview prep

The naturalization interview

At your naturalization interview, a USCIS officer reviews your Form N-400 application, tests your English, and asks civics questions: up to ten of the 100 on the 2008 test (six correct to pass), or, if you filed Form N-400 on or after Oct 20, 2025, up to 20 of 128 on the 2025 test (twelve correct to pass). This walkthrough explains what to expect and lets you rehearse the kinds of questions the officer asks. It is an original study guide, not a transcript of any real interview.

What to expect

You will take an oath to tell the truth before the interview begins.
The officer will ask questions from your N-400 to confirm your answers are still true and complete.
Your speaking English is tested naturally through this conversation - there is no separate speaking test.
You will read one sentence aloud (reading test) and write one sentence the officer dictates (writing test).
The officer asks civics questions one at a time and stops once you reach the pass mark: six correct on the 2008 test, twelve on the 2025 test.
If you qualify for a disability exception or the 65/20 special consideration, tell the officer and bring the right forms.

Practice walkthrough

Questions the officer may ask

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