What to do after oath ceremony?

[Completely 3]

Congratulations to the newly naturalized American citizen!

You filled out the forms—paid the fees—had your finger prints taken—had your background checked by the FBI (at least once)—prepared for and passed your naturalization interview—turned in your green card—and took the Oath of Allegiance. You are now an American. As a US citizen, you are now entitled to the same rights, obligations, and opportunities as all other Americans (well almost—you can’t be President, but that’s about it). You can vote, hold public office, carry a US passport, serve on a jury, work for the US government, serve as an officer in the armed forces, and we almost forgot (but Uncle Sam didn’t)—continue to pay taxes.

So lets get started:

After the Oath Ceremony

After the speeches, celebrating, picture taking, backslapping, handshaking and hugging, we suggest you do the following:

Step 1. Sign Your Certificate of Naturalization

You need to sign the certificate with your name exactly as it appears on the certificate. Don’t use the same abbreviated signature you use to sign checks, letters, or credit-card slips. For example, if the name on the certificate appears as John James Doe, then sign exactly like that "John James Doe." Even if you sign your name as John Doe or J. Doe or J.J. Doe, don’t sign it that way. To repeat, sign your name exactly as it appears on your Certificate of Naturalization. If you previously signed the photograph that is mounted to your Certificate of Naturalization, then sign your certificate using the exact same signature you used to sign your photograph, even if that signature does not match the full name shown on your certificate.

Before you sign the Certificate of Naturalization please understand two things:

1. Since most people don’t usually sign their name using their full name and since you only get one chance to sign your Certificate of Naturalization correctly, we recommend practicing your signature on a blank sheet of paper before signing the certificate.

2. When you are ready to sign your Certificate of Naturalization, sign it in black ink, preferably with a rollerball or felt-tip pen (like a Sharpie®). Use a pen that will leave a permanent, inerasable mark. Ballpoint pen ink can be erased and may fade over time.

After you sign your Certificate of Naturalization:

Please continue reading this article on this website

http://www.newcitizen.us/after.html

Edited September 25, 2008 by Completely

[Mr Zee 0]

I tell you what you should do after the oath... become an anti-immigration activist start complaining how immigrants are taking your job and wish they go back where they came from