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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Federal employees live with lots of guidelines on what they can and cannot do especially dealing with the public.  What seems excessive to you might be required by their office.[/quote]

No, I swear I was the only one among many I asked about it who was asked questions beyond what was in my application and prep materials. I would understand clarifying what was in the application but not asking me if I fully understand a theoretical concept and asking me to explain it. 
Imagine trying to pass an algebra exam and being asked a physics question. And then when you can’t answer you are asked to read the definition out loud. Yes it is vaguely relevant I guess but it is just beyond the scope of the curriculum. 
Happened to me, happened to my loved one when I was there to witness.
They didn’t “fail” us but it did feel like they were flexing on us.
I know many people don’t even notice so I want to let it go and move on, too. But I can’t, at least not yet. [/quote]
 
My DH is an immigrant and when we were applying together for his citizenship with me being his sponsor for his green card we had been warned by others who had done the process before us to bring lots of photos, videos, to know how each other took their eggs and coffee, etc. So we showed up with all this stuff scared to death. I think it depends on who you get over there because this guy looked at our wedding album for less than a minute and says ok, looks legit. Didn't even ask any other questions.

Now if you have to get a permit from DCRA, that's an entirely different story. Good luck getting it in your lifetime.[/quote]

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