What happens if the USCIS officer finds discrepancies in your answers during the interview?

When a USCIS officer finds discrepancies in your answers during the interview, it can indeed raise suspicion regarding the authenticity of your application and your eligibility for naturalization. This is because inconsistencies may indicate that there could be issues with your personal history, such as your marital status, legal residency, or other critical information necessary for the adjudication process.

If discrepancies are identified, the officer may delve deeper into specific areas that seem unclear, which could lead to additional inquiries or evidence requests. In some cases, these inconsistencies could even result in the denial of your application if the officer concludes that you have not provided truthful information or that your eligibility cannot be confirmed.

Delaying the interview process, having no impact on the decision, or warranting a second interview are less common outcomes for this situation. Discrepancies are serious and typically lead to a more rigorous examination of the case, rather than simply postponing decision-making or resulting in conditions that may appear less consequential.