The hearing is different from your citizenship interview experience. You will have an opportunity to present evidence and argue why you believe the decision to deny your application for citizenship was incorrect.
An immigration officer will preside over the hearing and will make a decision based on the evidence presented. It is important to note that hearings are typically conducted in English. However, interpreters are available upon request.
Hearings are generally informal but are still conducted according to certain rules and procedures. For example, witnesses may be called to testify and evidence may be presented in support of or against your claim. After all of the evidence has been presented, both parties will have an opportunity to make closing statements before the immigration officer makes a final determination.
If, after reviewing all of the evidence and hearing both sides of the argument, the immigration officer determines that your application for citizenship should have been approved, he or she will approve your application and schedule you for an oath ceremony.
If the immigration officer determines that your application for citizenship was denied appropriately, he or she will deny your appeal and you’ll have to wait five years to refile an N-400.