Who can attend Oath Ceremony?

[eric_and_teresa 10]

Are family members allowed to attend your Oath Ceremony? I know in the past it was allowed, but  I am not sure now with all the restrictions due to Covid... I'd like my 8 year old son to attend my ceremony if possible, my husband cannot be present due to his work schedule, but I don't want to bring my child if they wont allow him in.  My Oath Ceremony is next week in Minneapolis. 

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

From the District of Minnesota 

 

https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/new-citizens

 

You will want to call Rebeccah Parks at 612-664-5124 to see if they are allowing guest at the ceremonies

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

sorry,  forgot to say Congratulations

[eric_and_teresa 10]

3 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

From the District of Minnesota 

 

https://www.mnd.uscourts.gov/new-citizens

 

You will want to call Rebeccah Parks at 612-664-5124 to see if they are allowing guest at the ceremonies

Thank you! I have been googling and browsing for any numbers or contact info. This is super helpful!!! Thanks again!!!

[JeanneAdil 6,498]

2 minutes ago, eric_and_teresa said:

Thank you! I have been googling and browsing for any numbers or contact info. This is super helpful!!! Thanks again!!!

i just went to the site and did the chat to ask

[eric_and_teresa 10]

4 minutes ago, JeanneAdil said:

i just went to the site and did the chat to ask

Thank you! I learned something new, so I live in WI and my oath ceremony is administrative only at the USCIS. Rebecca was very nice and explained that they do the Judicial Oath for MN residents only, and that the are not allowing guests at at the time  and that she figures the same rules are applying at the USCIS office, which makes sense because the notice just says "you may be limited on who can attend" and then gives the USCIS # which is impossible to get a live person there.  Thank you for getting that number for me!

Edited May 11, 2022 by eric_and_teresa

[DictumFactum 14]

Were you able to bring anyone? 

[eric_and_teresa 10]

6 minutes ago, DictumFactum said:

Were you able to bring anyone? 

A friend came with me and was not allowed into the room for the Oath. All family members and friends were allowed in to take pictures of us either before or after but were asked to leave when the ceremony started, which makes no sense! The ceremony was rather uneventful and lasted less than 10 minutes, there was only 10 of us taking the oath at the time I was scheduled,  but there were several ceremonies scheduled that day every hour I think.

I think they are just trying to follow guidelines, but it makes no difference to allow all people in a confined space for pictures but not the for actual event... oh well. 

[DictumFactum 14]

I agree, it doesn’t make much sense to have guests leave for just a 10 minute ceremony. Bummer!