"Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled" on your N-565: what it means and what's next

WHICH STEP ARE YOU ON?

Receipt notice

Review by an officer

Interview (if needed)

Decision · here

Certificate mailed or handed over

What to do, in 4 steps

Watch your mail for the oath ceremony notice (Form N-445).

Keep your green card; you will turn it in at the ceremony.

Avoid long trips that could make you miss the notice.

Tell USCIS about any arrest or major change before the oath.

10months

9 to 10 monthsTypical time for a complete N-565. USCIS published times. Typical ranges, never an exact date.

In this statusThe ceremony is often scheduled within weeks to a few months; it varies by office.

What it means for your N-565

This status is unusual for an N-565, because you are already a citizen and do not take the oath again. Some offices hand out replacement certificates at a ceremony or appointment instead of mailing them. Read any notice you receive to see what is being scheduled.

In general, on any form:

Your naturalization case is moving to the oath stage. USCIS will schedule you for an oath ceremony. You are not a citizen until you take the Oath of Allegiance. The ceremony notice will come by mail.

Avoid these mistakes

Thinking you are already a citizen.

Applying for a U.S. passport before taking the oath.

Quick questions

What does "Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled" mean on an N-565?

Am I a U.S. citizen now?

Not yet. You become a citizen when you take the Oath of Allegiance at the ceremony.

When will my oath ceremony be?

It depends on your office or court. The notice will give the date.

What should I bring to the oath ceremony?

Your ceremony notice, your green card and any items the notice lists.

How long does an N-565 take?

The typical range published by USCIS is 9 to 10 months. It depends on the office and your case; it is not an exact date.

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Other statuses of your N-565

Case Was ApprovedDecision Document Was Mailed To MeDecision Case Was DeniedDecision Oath Ceremony Notice Was MailedDecision Case Was Approved And My Decision Was EmailedDecision Case Approval Was Certified By USCISDecision Case Was ReceivedIntake Case Was Received and A Receipt Notice Was SentIntake Case Rejected Because I Sent An Incorrect FeeIntake

Every status of an N-565 →

This same status on other forms

N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization N-600Proof of citizenship through parentsApplication for Certificate of Citizenship N-600KCitizenship for child living abroadApplication for Citizenship and Issuance of Certificate Under Section 322 N-336Appeal a citizenship denialRequest for a Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings N-470Keep residence while working abroadApplication to Preserve Residence for Naturalization Purposes

AI-assisted explanation based on the official USCIS status, reviewed by CaseAlerta. Not legal advice. Times are typical ranges, never an exact date.

“Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled”on your N-565 · Replace citizenship certificate