Here is the second part in our post on the quick, step by step process in the journey to an immigrant’s becoming an American Citizen!

As you know, becoming an American Citizen involves certain steps – establishing identity, filing, fingerprinting, attending an interview, passing English and US Civics tests and attending an oath ceremony.

Once the application is accepted a date will be mailed for the applicant’s fingerprinting and biometrics.

STEP 4- FINGERPRINTING

For the application to be processed a background check will be performed. You as an applicant will be given a date and the address of a local Immigration office, where you will be called for initiating the fingerprinting process. During the process of fingerprinting your fingerprints will be run through the FBI for a background check.

STEP 5-CITIZENSHIP INTERVIEW

Once the fingerprinting is done an USCIS officer will be allotted to you – a date, time and address will be sent to you for your interview with the officer. During the interview the officer will run through the N-400 and re-confirm your answers with all the questions.

During the interview it is now that you will be tested for your English knowledge and U S civics. Ensure that you read up on relevant topics and go through the necessary content and questions that are usually asked during the interview.

STEP 6-OATH CEREMONY

Once you receive approval at the interview you will be called for a large ceremony, which is usually held publicly. Here you will be administered the oath, and you will now swear loyalty to the United States. You will be given a naturalization certificate which will state that you are now officially a U S citizen. Congratulations!