"Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled" — what it means on USCIS

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.

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

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

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.

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Choose your form for the exact explanation

N-400Become a U.S. citizenApplication for Naturalization N-600Proof of citizenship through parentsApplication for Certificate of Citizenship N-565Replace citizenship certificateApplication for Replacement Naturalization/Citizenship Document 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”