Living the American dream is an objective that many are trying to achieve and a goal they want to reach. The US Immigration Service receives many forms from people who want to live in the United States of America.
However, applicants do not always manage to complete the process fully. They may not fill out these forms in the best way, sometimes due to a lack of preparation or a misunderstanding of the form due to its complexity.
They may make it to the US citizenship and naturalization test and fail it in other cases.
These forms may be complicated, and indeed, there are several cases where people fail a US citizenship interview. This guide will highlight some of why this happens and the consequences.
Reasons Why Applicants Fail Their US Citizenship Interview
There are many reasons why applications for US citizenship are rejected.
One is that the respective individuals do not register for the Selective Service. If that is the reason their application was rejected, in most cases, they will not be able to reapply until they are 31 years old.
Another reason why the citizenship application is rejected is that the evaluation officers discover fraud committed while accepting the green card, leading to legal proceedings. Another reason can be having a criminal record, as any criminal history can lead to a problem while acquiring US citizenship.
Whether the crime was committed in the US or your home country, it is best to confess if this is the case and discuss with your attorney the best way to proceed if it is a factor.
A person may be denied a US citizenship interview if they provide false information and answers on the application or have not paid taxes and child support while residing in the United States.
Another requirement for US citizenship is proficiency in English, as one aspires to live in an English-speaking country. Of course, this requirement is not as restrictive for the elderly or disabled. At the interview, you must be sure to say everything consistent with your application. If the evaluation panel finds discrepancies between the application and the oral statement you make, you will most likely fail the interview. Finally, if you have not renewed your green card or failed the naturalization test, you have no chance of obtaining citizenship, and your application will be automatically rejected.
Consequences of Failing your US Citizenship Interview
Of course, no one wants to specifically fail a citizenship test knowing that their entire future in the United States depends on it, but it’s best to be prepared if something happens.
In some cases, if you have failed the English portion of the US citizenship test, you can retake the test within 30 or 90 days of the interview.
When you are facing the possibility of getting convicted of murder or a misdemeanor, it can affect your chances of approval. If you are finally denied US citizenship, you will receive a denial notice within 120 days of your application. Or, if you have not included all the necessary information, you will receive a request to submit the missing document or information through a Form N-14 which you must make sure you submit on time. It would help if you also made sure that all taxes are paid before continuing in this process.
When you have any questions about the citizenship tests, other matters related to the immigration services process, or even want some advice on how best to handle your interview–work with our team at Elliot Immigration Law. Government agencies can be a bit intimidating, and you would feel better off if you had a legal professional on your side.
We have the experience of working with many people for their United States citizenship, and we are pleased to walk you through the naturalization process. We consider it our honor to help you with your citizenship application and can provide you with tips to pass the citizenship test.
What To Do If You Fail Your Citizenship Interview?
Apply for US citizenship and fail the test. You will only have the opportunity to retake it if you have not been permanently denied residency, as explained above. Therefore, if you have a second chance, you should prepare and study for all parts of the tests and consult the USCIS website, which provides details on how you should prepare and what you should do by providing study materials.
The study guides and flashcards that this website provides can be very beneficial because they allow you to review the mistakes you made under the best conditions and think about how you can improve your next performance.
You need to focus on the subjects and parts of the test that you did not do as well and make sure that this time you will meet all the requirements. The second time around, you need to be 100% ready because if you fail the second time, you will be denied citizenship, and you don’t want that to happen because it could affect all your plans in the United States.
We at Elliot Immigration Law know that every person’s situation is different, and we want to be there for you. At Elliot Immigration Law, we have a team of experienced professionals who will take care to provide you with the best representation possible. We are pleased to point you to practice tests and English test resources and can offer preparation assistance on the writing test as well.
Can you Retake the Citizenship Interview if you Failed it the First Time?
You can retake the written test for any part that you failed. You will have time to study and prepare before your next attempt at a grade, so don’t be discouraged. However, you must be careful not to make the same mistakes twice, as this may be critical to your aspiration to become a US citizen. Unfortunately, if you have been denied the scholarship due to a crime or fraud, we must tell you that you have no chance of retaking the citizenship interview. However, if you are asked to re-interview for any other reason, stay confident and be prepared, as you are very close to living the American dream.
Are you feeling uncertain about your naturalization interview? Do you need help navigating the citizenship application process or have questions about preparing for an upcoming appointment? Our lawyers at Elliot Immigration Law are here to help. Please send us a message to learn more about our citizenship and immigration services.
We are pleased to guide you on this journey as you seek to become a United States citizen. Contact us at (404) 890-0372 to schedule an appointment at our law firm.
