The rescheduling would delay the naturalization processing time, but failure to appear more than once for your Naturalization Ceremony may lead to a denial of your naturalization application.
The oath is administered by USCIS at an administrative ceremony or by a judge in a judicial ceremony. After taking the Oath of Allegiance, you will turn in your green card and receive your Certificate of Naturalization. You may find that your interview has been postponed for some reason, and that would make you worried. But it is not unusual that many applicants experience delays of the citizenship interview and the swearing-in ceremony.
There are several reasons of a delay that causes you to wait longer than a normal processing time:. Naturalization processing time overview and the general citizenship timeline STEP 1.
Appointment notice for biometrics STEP 3. Biometrics appointment STEP 4. Appointment notice for naturalization interview STEP 5. Naturalization interview STEP 6. Oath of allegiance ceremony Reasons of delayed naturalization processing times Naturalization Processing Time How long will it take for me to become a U.
Although you will officially be an American upon taking the Oath of Allegiance, there are important steps to take as soon as possible after naturalizing:. These are not part of the official process but are necessary as a new U.
USCIS is the government agency responsible for processing naturalization applications and other immigration forms. Each applicant is assigned a field office based on their ZIP code, and therefore each field office also receives a different number of applications that directly affects its processing speed compared with other offices.
USCIS publishes the processing wait times at each field office and updates the figures once per month. The processing times are presented as a range between two numbers. For example, the processing time range for naturalization applications Form N at the Seattle, WA field office was 15 to This calculation of the national average resets every September. The full details are available in this NBC News report. Learn more today! How to Become a US Citizen. Naturalization Requirements. What Is Form N?
What Documents Are Required for Citizenship? What Are the Advantages of Naturalization? The Cost of Applying for U. What Should I Expect from the U. Citizenship Exam? What Is the U. Citizenship Oath of Allegiance? Getting Dual Citizenship in the United States. This will help ensure a successful application. If you have any issues relating to tax delinquency, criminal issues, child support delinquency issues, or have been outside of the United States for a long period of time, you should consult an experienced immigration attorney BEFORE filing your application for naturalization.
Additionally, it is important for applicants to be truthful during their interview. If the interviewing officer catches you lying, it may be a basis to deny your citizenship application based on lack of good moral character. At the in-person naturalization interview, the applicant will either be approved, denied, or the officer will ask for additional evidence before they can make a final decision on the application.
The decision will hinge on whether the applicant has demonstrated their eligibility for naturalization, including the establishment of their good moral character, and finally passage of the civics examination.
If your case is denied, you will have the option to file an appeal on Form N within 30 days to make your case regarding your eligibility for citizenship.
If you are approved following your successful approval you will receive a telephone call or notice in the mail scheduling your Oath Ceremony. If all goes well and the applicant successfully passes the civics examination and in-person interview, he or she will receive an oath ceremony notice in the mail with the date, time, and location where they must appear to take the oath of U. The Oath Ceremony is usually scheduled within 30 days of passing the civics examination.
In some jurisdictions, due to the severe backlogs caused by the pandemic, the applicant will not receive a separate oath ceremony, and will instead be allowed to take the oath of allegiance directly after approval at their interview. We hope that this video helped you learn more about the process involved in filing for naturalization.
If you found it helpful please share with anyone who may benefit. Ready to file your naturalization application? We are just a phone call away. The notice will provide you the date, time, and location of the appointment.
Your second form of identification must have your photograph on it. At your appointment, we will give you a study booklet to help you prepare for the English and civics tests. During your naturalization interview, a USCIS officer will ask you questions about your application and background. You will also take an English and civics test unless you qualify for an exemption or waiver. The English test has three components: reading, writing, and speaking.
The civics test covers important U. See below to learn more about the test and the free study tools available to help you prepare. Study for the civics test.
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