Generally, there are very important reasons why the USCIS could call you for a second interview. The first important reason could be, if you fail any portion of the naturalization tests, during your first interview, this is either through the English, or Civics Test, then you have to retake it again.
So based on American law, the USCIS must offer you a second chance to pass these important tests. This usually happens, when something in the application, or just something the applicant has said, in the first interview that needs to be checked first, or there were important documents provided, that were confusing, or not clear to the immigration officer, that did not match, to the information, that the USCIS had received.
Another reason for a second interview could be that USCIS needs you to answer some questions about what could have happened, since your first interview. An immigrant applicant shall retake the entire exam, or only the portion, that he, or she didn’t pass, but the questions on the second chance test will be different from those on the first one. The applicant does not need to pay any fees for this second chance opportunity interview.
Please remember that if you fail the naturalization tests again, at the second interview, or if you don’t show up to the second interview, during the date that was officially assigned to you, your application will be denied.
As an option, an immigrant applicant can still reapply for his or her American citizenship, after studying for the tests some more. However, this will also depend on each applicant’s case.
The USCIS doesn’t need to let you take those naturalization tests again, if after the first interview, the USCIS officer determines that you’re not eligible for American citizenship, for some valid and legal reasons.
If you are given a second chance interview, it will be scheduled, from 60 to 90 days after the first, because immigration law supports USCIS to make a decision, within 120 days of the date of an immigrant applicant’s first interview. It’s important to know that an immigrant applicant can’t request to postpone the second chance interview, for a date more than 90 days after the first, unless you agree to give up your right to get a decision, within 120 days of your first interview.
So, after your interview, and you passed, but the USCIS officer checked the small box on the Form N-652, where “A decision cannot be made yet about your application”, you need to ask the immigration officer, a valid reason, for why he or she has checked it.
You can ask the USCIS officer, “Officer, may I know the reason why you checked this box, “A decision cannot be made yet, about my application”?
Do not just go home, if you did not understand well, about the official results, after you had taken your naturalization interview. It’s the duty of the immigration officer, to inform you about the official results. You have to listen well, to the USCIS officer, the important reason, why he or she checked that box.
Generally, the USCIS officer will explain to you, why he or she has checked the box on the Form N-652, where “A decision cannot be made yet, about your application”. If you ever receive this kind of decision, just keep on checking your online account, since USCIS has 120 days, from the date of the initial or first naturalization interview, to issue a decision.
There are various reasons, but always be hopeful, even if you see, “A decision cannot yet be made,” next to the box, on your Form N-652. Some applicants experience this way too, and then after a few weeks, they just receive their schedule of the oath ceremony dates, on their USCIS online account.
In addition, you must prove that you have good moral character, to become an American citizen.
Please remember, that an applicant for naturalization, must show that he or she has been, and continues to be, a person of good moral character, also known as GMC.
You can watch our (N-400) naturalization interview videos:
N-400 Interview Guide Lessons, Tips and Advice, link here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL9kfEuXF6wYGjTO3033fsQFJp5fOSBqRF
Disclaimer:
This educational video is for informational purposes only. The use of information contained in this video does not constitute any legal advice. Any reliance on the information contained herein is solely at the viewer’s own risk. We make the best effort to include up-to-date and accurate information in all our published videos. However, with the constant change of immigration laws, fees, regulations, forms, procedures and policies, then the information contained herein may no longer be correct. Kindly consult any authorized immigration law expert before you make any decisions or take any actions that might affect your U.S. immigration status.
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