Sending your U. If any of your documents is written in a language other than English, you must obtain a certified English translation of that document, as well — so be mindful of these extra steps, which can take additional time to complete. Any missing information or documentation will likely slow down the process. USCIS typically schedules the required biometrics appointment about one month after they receive your U.
These will be used to verify your identity. Sometimes, however, a second biometrics appointment is necessary for other reasons. In the relatively unlikely event that the FBI rejects your fingerprints, for instance, USCIS will send you a new appointment letter to take a second set of fingerprints.
These documents could be court or police records if USCIS discovers information during the background check that needs clarification or substantiation, for instance. Get started today! The citizenship interview usually takes place about 14 months, on average, after USCIS receives your naturalization application sooner or later for some applicants. USCIS will send you a letter — only once — with the date and location of your interview, as well as a list of any documents that you must bring.
For a successful interview, make sure that you:. You will then receive a new letter with a revised date and time, but this could be several months in the future, which underscores the importance of showing up on the original date. In most cases, the citizenship exam is scheduled on the same day as your interview.
You will be asked to return to the appointment location about 60 to 90 days following the initial date of your exam. If you let a year go by without contacting USCIS after they pause your application, you will be denied.
If this happens, you will need to start the process all over again and pay the fees a second time. Together we can help you complete your citizenship application and guide you all the way to the finish line.
Otherwise, USCIS will have days four months from the date of your citizenship interview and exam to send you its decision in writing. You can expect one of three outcomes:. Your application is approved , in which case you can move on to Step 5 below.
Your application is denied , in which case you will receive a letter from USCIS stating this decision and your options. If you believe you deserved to be approved for U.
USCIS will then schedule a hearing within days. If the USCIS officer denies your application after the hearing and you still believe you deserve approval, you can request to have a U. Filing your application package is only the first step of the naturalization process.
It could be several months or more until you obtain U. In many cases, your Oath of Allegiance ceremony will also take place on the same day as your interview and exam, assuming your application is approved. In some states, the information on this website may be considered a lawyer referral service. Please reference the Terms of Use and the Supplemental Terms for specific information related to your state.
Grow Your Legal Practice. Meet the Editors. What to Expect at the Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Learn what you can expect to happen at the naturalization oath ceremony and how to prepare for the ceremony. What Is an Oath Ceremony? What Will I Need to Bring? The notice will give you a list of what you should bring to the oath ceremony, which might include: Your permanent resident card.
If you have forgotten it, you can take the oath, but will need to return it before you receive your naturalization certificate. If your card has been lost or stolen, you will need to sign a form and may need to provide a police report. Your reentry permit or Refugee Travel Document if you have one.
Any immigration documents you might have. Your children, if they have also been approved for U. What You Will Pledge at the Oath Ceremony When you take the oath, you are pledging that you will renounce allegiance to any foreign nations where you have previously held titles or citizenship.
Congratulations, you are now a U. Talk to a Lawyer Need a lawyer? Start here. Media coverage is also common at larger ceremonies so you may see camera crews or reporters. Ceremonies are approximately minutes long. Please be aware that the time on your N Notice of Naturalization form is your required check-in time, not the start of the ceremony.
Ceremony start times can be found HERE. New citizens taking the Oath of Allegiance should arrive by the time indicated on their N Notice of Naturalization form that they received from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office.
Guests should arrive roughly 30 minutes before the official ceremony time. During the naturalization ceremony, you will hear from a United States Judge, swear an Oath of Allegiance, sing the national anthem, watch a short video, and become an American citizen!
Yes, volunteers will be on-hand to help you complete a Minnesota voter registration form before the ceremony begins.
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