Guidelines

When can I expect my oath ceremony letter?

When can I expect my oath ceremony letter?

Generally speaking, you should receive your notice by mail within 3 – 6 weeks of your citizenship interview. After that, the oath ceremony should be scheduled within the next few weeks.

How long does the naturalization oath ceremony take?

approximately 30-40 minutes
Ceremonies are approximately 30-40 minutes long. Please be aware that the time on your N-445 Notice of Naturalization form is your required check-in time, not the start of the ceremony. Ceremony start times can be found HERE.

Can you bring family to naturalization oath ceremony?

For now, we cannot allow guests at naturalization ceremonies. We are limiting attendance at ceremonies to the candidates who are scheduled to be naturalized and individuals helping disabled people.

Do I need to memorize oath of allegiance?

Do I need to memorize the words to the Oath of Allegiance? No, you don’t need to memorize anything! During the ceremony, you’ll be given a sheet of paper with the words to the Oath of Allegiance, or the words will be projected on a screen. To help you prepare, you can also read the full text of the Oath below.

Can I wear jeans to Oath ceremony?

The dress code USCIS instructs all applicants is to wear that “respects the dignity” of the Oath of Allegiance ceremony. The USCIS specifically prohibits wearing jeans, shorts, and flip flops.

Can I wear jeans to oath ceremony?

USCIS instructs all applicants to dress in attire that “respects the dignity” of the Oath of Allegiance ceremony. The agency specifically prohibits wearing jeans, shorts, and flip flops.

How fast can I get a passport after oath ceremony?

Be prepared to pay not only the application fee (check the latest on the Passport Fees page of the State Department website) but the fee to have the completed passport mailed to you. Normally, there’s a wait of around six weeks to receive your U.S. passport.

What should I wear to my citizenship Oath ceremony?

Please dress in proper attire to respect the dignity of this event (please no jeans, shorts, or flip flops). You must return your Permanent Resident Card to USCIS when you check in for your oath ceremony.

How fast can I get a passport after Oath ceremony?

What do you need to know about the naturalization ceremony?

Naturalization Ceremonies If USCIS approves your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, we will schedule you to take the Oath of Allegianceat a naturalization ceremony.  The naturalization ceremony is the culmination of the naturalization process.

When to apply for passport after naturalization ceremony?

We strongly recommend that you apply for a U.S. passport through the U.S. Department of State soon after you take the Oath of Allegiance. Please allow sufficient time between your naturalization ceremony and any planned travel to receive your passport.

When to update your Social Security number after a naturalization ceremony?

After your naturalization ceremony, you should update your Social Security record at a local office of the Social Security Administration (SSA). Please wait at least ten days after your ceremony before going to the SSA to ensure that data reflecting your naturalization has been updated.