Visa group research
Naturalization (N-400) interview research
Aggregate question themes and interview patterns from approximately 935 qualifying applicant reports.
Release: 2026.07.18-us-v1Published: July 18, 2026Coverage: 2024-03–2026-07Visa group: Naturalization (N-400)Methodology
935+
Reports
3,645+
Question mentions
2,420+
Unique wordings
Headline findings
55%
Civics test question
Appeared in approximately 510+ reports in this analyzed cohort.
19%
Background questions
Appeared in approximately 175+ reports in this analyzed cohort.
16%
Identity verification
Appeared in approximately 145+ reports in this analyzed cohort.
Leading reported themes
| Theme | Reports | Prevalence |
|---|---|---|
| Civics test question | 510+ | 55% |
| Background questions | 175+ | 19% |
| Identity verification | 145+ | 16% |
| Relationship questions | 95+ | 10% |
| Travel purpose questions | 85+ | 9% |
| Document verification | 80+ | 9% |
| Financial questions | 65+ | 7% |
| Employment questions | 60+ | 6% |
| Background / history question | 45+ | 5% |
| Criminal history | 45+ | 5% |
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Visa Interviews Research. (2026). U.S. Visa Interview Research Release 2026.07.18-us-v1. https://www.visainterviews.com/data/us