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    Lightbulb Citizenship Interview

    Hi, I had been in a mental institution before when I tried to commit suicided. But in the question form N-400 Have you ever been declared legally incompetent or been confined to a mental institution within the last five years? I answered not because I understood like been confined by Judge order and it was not. And I just saw a video where the officer ask : have you ever been in a mental institution? they are going to think that I lie. What can I do my appointment is in two weeks. Thank you

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    Default Re: Citizenship Interview

    That question is actually about gauging your ability to understand the oath, not about trying to exclude you from citizenship over a brief, historic mental illness. A "yes" doesn't bar you from naturalizing.

    Given the timing, my instinct is not to try to amend or refile - but to disclose your confusion and the reason for your answer at your interview before they raise it. But really, I don't know enough about your situation to trust my own instinct, so I urge you to consult an immigration lawyer.

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