How many times can one reschedule the Oath ceremony?

[AmberOctober 25]

I am assembling the package and getting ready for applying for citizenship (woohoo, at last).

My GC's 3yrs anniversary is Jan, 4, 2013, and I am hoping to send the package at or around Oct, 15, when everything's ready.

The thing is, we are expecting our first child to be here around the end of February. So, basically, who knows when she arrives I suspect the Oath ceremony will be around that time, too, sooner or later. The question is, how many times can I reschedule it, if something unexpected happens? I can't really decide whether I want to go being VERY pregnant or after the baby's here, LOL. Both sounds too scary at the time.

I heard people attaching photos from the ultrasound to their documents, is that right? I mean, I have no proof for USCIS that this baby is really my husband's So what's the point?

And then, do I need to attach all the same documents I sent for ROC again? Is it necessary to cover the past three years or just the last one is fine?

Thanks everyone in advance. I can't wait to actually be done with it. And burn tons of things I've beed collecting over the years carrying it all around the country!

[JohnR! 5,495]

Amber, before you are scheduled the oath ceremony you need to pass the naturalization test. The test is given to you during your interview with a USCIS officer.

If you are going to apply by mid-October, chances are your interview will be scheduled by late January and it might take another couple of months before you are scheduled to be sworn in.

In the event that things take longer and coincide with the arrival of your baby, you can always reschedule the interview. It is not a problem.

You can find the form and list of required documents at the USCIS site --> http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Congrats on both the baby and your naturalization!

Edited September 25, 2012 by Gegel

[AmberOctober 25]

Amber, before you are scheduled the oath ceremony you need to pass the naturalization test. The test is given to you during your interview with a USCIS officer.

If you are going to apply by mid-October, chances are your interview will be scheduled by late January and it might take another couple of months before you are scheduled to be sworn in.

In the event that things take longer and coincide with the arrival of your baby, you can always reschedule the interview. It is not a problem.

You can find the form and list of required documents at the USCIS site --> http://www.uscis.gov...00045f3d6a1RCRD

Congrats on both the baby and your naturalization!

Thank you Gegel!

Yes, I know about the test and the interview Even in case it's somehow scheduled before the 4th of January, the ceremony must be later. So I was thinking late February or March, which is all around the due date and the first days of baby's life.

I was also considering applying later but God, I am so tired of all this USCIS stuff that can't wait to get this bag off my shoulders

[JohnR! 5,495]

Thank you Gegel!

Yes, I know about the test and the interview Even in case it's somehow scheduled before the 4th of January, the ceremony must be later. So I was thinking late February or March, which is all around the due date and the first days of baby's life.

I was also considering applying later but God, I am so tired of all this USCIS stuff that can't wait to get this bag off my shoulders

Suggestion: Play it by ear. Send in your application and see what happens next. Fact is you can always reschedule the interview or the swearing ceremony, or both, if needed...

[AmberOctober 25]

I was reading the guidelines here on VJ about the documents and stuff, still couldn't understand whether I need to attach everything all over again. I know what I need to send, just don't know from how many years back

[JohnR! 5,495]

I was reading the guidelines here on VJ about the documents and stuff, still couldn't understand whether I need to attach everything all over again. I know what I need to send, just don't know from how many years back

If you are applying based on marriage - 3 years - then you need to send in your tax returns for the last three years. Also depending on your situation you may need to submit certain documents.

Check out this checklist/worksheet ---> http://www.uscis.gov/files/article/attachments.pdf