Common Immigration Interview Questions

• To become a U.S. citizen, you need to pass an oral test.American Flag image by dwight9592 from Fotolia.com
  
  While not all immigrants to the United States choose to become naturalized citizens, those who do gain the right to vote, which you cannot do as a legal permanent resident with a green card. For immigrants who seek to become citizens, the naturalization process includes a 10 question oral test to establish your eligibility. You must answer at least six of the questions correctly. The study guide contains 100 questions in three major categories and several sub-categories.
  
  

American Government Questions

• The American Government section of the test contains the sub-categories of "Principles of American Democracy," "System of Government" and "Rights and Responsibilities." Common questions include:
  What is the supreme law of the land?
  What is an amendment?
  Name one branch or part of government.
  Who makes federal laws?
  Name your U.S. representative.
  Name one right only for United States citizens.
  
  

American History Questions

• The American History section of the test contains the sub-categories of "Colonial Period and Independence," "1800's" and "Recent American History and Other Important Historical Information." Common questions include:
  What group of people were taken to America and sold as slaves?
  Why did the Colonists fight the British?
  Name one war fought by the United States in the 1800's.
  Name one problem that led to the Civil War.
  Who was the president during World War I?
  What did Martin Luther King, Jr. do?
  
  

Integrated Civics Questions

• The Integrated Civics section of the test contains the sub-categories of "Geography," "Symbols" and "Holidays." Common questions include:
  Name one of the two longest rivers in the United States.
  Name one state that borders with Canada.
  Why does the flag have 13 stripes?
  What is the name of the national anthem?
  When do we celebrate Independence Day?