I have noticed that some people's oath is same day as interview

[klsun 0]

Is it really possible? Did people do something to make that happen?

[klsun 0]

Is it really possible? Did people do something to make that happen?

Oh yeah, my field office is san francisco

[aleful 1,905]

Is it really possible? Did people do something to make that happen?

no,

some offices offer same day oath, it depends on the city or state. each office is different. For example, Miami doesn't offer same day oath, but it does offer once a month ceremonies in 3 offices that immigration has in different parts of the city. I had my ceremony in Miami in 2010.

[N M 96]

It does happen, but depends on numerous factors including:

a) The Jurisdiction. In some Federal Court districts, the Federal Court retains exclusivity on Oath ceremonies. In some districts, it doesn't.

b) Name changes. Even if your district allows same day oaths at USCIS offices, if you elect to change your name this automatically stops you getting a same day oath. You have to do that at a judicial hearing.

c) Timing. There has to be enough time between the interview and the oath (to prepare your certificate etc). The later in the day your interview is scheduled for, the less chance you have of getting a same day oath.

[NickD 203]

Field office manager sure makes a difference, old one at St. Paul insisted on having at least 3,000 applicants before having an oath ceremony. Could take months. New one is different, could have a same day oath provided your interview is only in the morning. If not, have to go back, maybe several weeks when there is at least 50 applicants.

With 80 odd different field offices and managers, each seems to have their own preferences on this subject. Really crazy in my opinion, you have to read your oath out loud and sign it in front of your interviewing officer. Can get by with lip syncing at the ceremony. You don't even sing your certificate in front of an officer, but better make darn sure its correct before leaving. Watch some worthless videos, say the Pledge of the Allegiance, wait in very long lines, get your certificate and leave.

No one else cares if you received your certificate, except your family, for the rest the people jammed in some hall or stadium, just another person making that line longer. And it our case, another 450 mile drive, and a days loss of pay.

No refreshments afterwards, and don't dare drink or eat anything beforehand, because if you have to use the restroom, may miss it. Then afterwards have to update social security, voters registration, inform your employer, go to your DMV office, and apply for a US passport you now need if you want to travel.

Then you learn you may also have to maintain your home country passport as well. Was reminded of that taking my wife to Chicago last Tuesday, 600 mile round trip, got up at 1:30AM and got home late at night. We also had some snow, but was praying the temperature stays above 32 degrees, it did, so still could drive 70 mph.

You are not a US citizen just like you were born here. Goodbye USCIS, hello DOS, an entirely different governmental agency to deal with. With different laws.

[klsun 0]

mine is early in the morning, no name change.