USCIS Interviews for Naturalization Applicants

1. What is your full name and date of birth?


My full name is Maria Nazareth Perez and my date of birth is March 27, 1992.

2. In what year and where did you first enter the United States?


I first entered the United States in 1995 in Los Angeles, California.

3. How long have you lived in the United States?


I have lived in the United States for 8 years.

4. How many times have you traveled outside the United States since you became a Permanent Resident?


I have not traveled outside the United States since I became a Permanent Resident.

5. Have you ever claimed to be a U.S. citizen?


No, I have not.

6. Have you ever been a member of any organization or association?


Yes, I have been a member of various organizations and associations. I’ve been a member of the National Student Association, the American Civil Liberties Union, the International Association for the Study of Pain, and the American Psychological Association.

7. Are you married to a U.S. citizen or have you ever been married to a U.S. citizen?


No, I have never been married to a U.S. citizen.

8. Are any of your children U.S. citizens?


No, none of my children are U.S. citizens.

9. Are you familiar with the history and form of government of the United States?


Yes, I am familiar with the history and form of government of the United States. The United States is a federal constitutional republic, in which the President of the United States, Congress, and judiciary share powers reserved to the national government according to its Constitution. The founding documents of the United States – the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution – set forth the nation’s foundations and its form of government. The history of the United States dates back to the original thirteen colonies, which gained independence from Great Britain after the American Revolution. Since then, the United States has grown and changed, developing a unique culture and system of government that has been both admired and criticized by people around the world.

10. Are you willing to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States?


Yes, I am willing to take the Oath of Allegiance to the United States.

11. What are your moral character traits, such as honesty, good temperance, and reliability?


I try to be honest, reliable, compassionate, patient, and respectful of others. I also strive to be open-minded and appreciate diversity. I strive to be both responsible and accountable for my actions. I believe in being a good listener as well as a good communicator. I also believe in having a good work ethic and perseverance. Most important, I try to lead by example, which means always doing what’s right.

12. Do you understand and agree with the principles and beliefs set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States?


Yes, I understand and agree with the principles and beliefs set forth in the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution of the United States.

13. Do you understand what it means to be a U.S. citizen, including the rights and responsibilities associated with it?


Yes, I do understand what it means to be a U.S. citizen, including the rights and responsibilities associated with it. As a U.S. citizen, I have the right to vote, the right to free speech, the right to bear arms, and the right to due process of law. I also have the responsibility to abide by the laws and regulations of the U.S., pay taxes, and serve on a jury when called upon.

14. Are there any criminal charges or other legal issues pending against you in the United States or in any other country?


No, there are no criminal charges or other legal issues pending against me in the United States or in any other country.

15. Have you ever been involved in any act of treason, espionage, sabotage, or other act against the United States?


No.

16. Have you ever committed or been convicted of any crime or offense in any country other than a minor traffic violation?


No, I have not.

17. Are you aware of any reason why you should not be granted U.S. citizenship?


Yes, if I have committed certain crimes or have been convicted of certain crimes, I may be ineligible for U.S. citizenship. Additionally, if I have committed acts of fraud or misrepresentation in my application for U.S. citizenship, I may be denied U.S. citizenship.

18. Do you understand that if citizenship is granted, it may be taken away if certain conditions, such as false testimony, are met?


Yes, I understand that if citizenship is granted, it may be taken away if certain conditions, such as false testimony, are met.

19. Do you understand that becoming a U.S. citizen will require that you give up any prior citizenship from another country?


Yes, I understand that becoming a U.S. citizen will require that I give up any prior citizenship from another country.

20. Do you understand that becoming a U.S. citizen may affect your ability to travel to certain countries?


Yes, I understand that becoming a U.S. citizen may affect my ability to travel to certain countries. Depending on the country, I may have to get a visa before entering or may not be allowed in at all.