Naturalization Ceremony

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As an immigration attorney in the Fort Worth, TX area, I can tell you that there is nothing more satisfying for an immigrant to the United States than going through the process of naturalization and finally becoming a U.S. citizen. Though the road to citizenship can be long and difficult, the end result is worth the effort. If you are nearing the end of your journey to U.S. citizenship and your application for naturalization has been approved and you have passed your citizenship interview, you should know that there is one very important step that must be taken before you can legally become a U.S. citizen - taking the Oath of Allegiance to the United States at a naturalization ceremony. Here are some questions I am often asked as an immigration …show more content…

Once you receive this certificate, you will be a legal citizen of the United States will all of the rights and privileges of U.S. citizenship, including holding a U.S. passport and voting in all national and local elections. When And Where Will The Naturalization Ceremony Be Held? When you’ll be able to take your Oath of Allegiance depends on the naturalization ceremony schedule. Many times, applicants can take the oath on the same day they pass their citizenship interview. Sometimes, they must wait weeks or months. The ceremony can take place at just about any kind of venue including a conference room or courtroom in a federal or state building or in a stadium or at a historical landmark. If you can’t make it to your scheduled naturalization ceremony, you must notify the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) office. What Should I Bring To The Naturalization Ceremony? You will have to bring your Form N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony. This form, which you’ll receive some time before the ceremony, will inform you of the other items you need to bring including your permanent resident (or green) card, your children, if they have been approved for U.S. naturalization and any immigration documents requested by the

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