N-400: What “Interview Was Scheduled” Means

USCIS has put your interview on the calendar and the appointment notice with date, time and location is being sent. This usually means the case reached the front of the interview queue at your field office.

For N-400 the interview includes the English and civics tests; passing usually leads to an oath ceremony scheduling step rather than a card.

Good to do now

• Watch for the notice. The status often shows up before the letter arrives.
• Gather originals of the documents filed with the case, plus any the notice lists.
• If you must reschedule, follow the notice instructions as early as possible; rescheduling adds real delay.

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Frequently asked questions

How far out are interviews usually scheduled?

Commonly a few weeks to a couple of months after this status appears, depending on the field office calendar.

What should I bring to the interview?

The appointment notice lists requirements. As a baseline: government ID, the appointment notice, and originals of evidence submitted with the filing.

What happens after the interview?

Some cases are approved at or shortly after the interview; others move to review statuses first. The transition data above shows where tracked cases actually went.

Related

• N-400: Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was Sent
• N-400: Case Is Still Being Processed By USCIS
• N-400: Case Was Updated To Show Fingerprints Were Taken
• N-400: Biometrics Appointment Was Scheduled
• N-400: Request for Additional Evidence Was Sent
• N-400: Response To USCIS' Request For Evidence Was Received
• Where does a N-400 filed on your date sit in the approval line?
• N-400 case tracker: full timeline and what to expect
• All USCIS case statuses by form

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