Name Change - Naturalization in Houston

[quistarrok 51]

Hi Friends - I am thinking to change my name during naturalization. I am planning to submit N400 soon but debating if it is worth it. I am based in Houston and Houston field office will process N400 and the name change will take place at a judicial location here.

 

Has anyone changed his / her name during naturalization and specifically done it in Houston? I need to know what is the waiting time to get a judicial oath ceremony (required if one wants to change the name) in Houston as understood there can be a delay vs. an administrative oath ceremony conducted by USCIS. 

[OldUser 6,645]

1 hour ago, ponak98 said:

I am planning to submit N400 soon but debating if it is worth it. 

Sorry for generalized reply, I'd follow the principle "If in doubt - keep as is".

 

If it's that important you'd wait whatever it takes, right?

 

[Marrienne 112]

On 7/31/2023 at 2:14 PM, ponak98 said:

Hi Friends - I am thinking to change my name during naturalization. I am planning to submit N400 soon but debating if it is worth it. I am based in Houston and Houston field office will process N400 and the name change will take place at a judicial location here.

 

Has anyone changed his / her name during naturalization and specifically done it in Houston? I need to know what is the waiting time to get a judicial oath ceremony (required if one wants to change the name) in Houston as understood there can be a delay vs. an administrative oath ceremony conducted by USCIS. 

I had my interview on 7/27 in Detroit, MI and I requested a name change. I applied on 6/3 online, got my interview letter on 6/26, the interview was on 7/27, and the Oath ceremony was scheduled today for 9/13. 
I asked the same question when I had my interview if the name change will delay things and the IO said no, and it didn't.
Mine is NOT in a judicial location. It is in the Fine Arts Center but the name change was approved and signed already by a judge. Now, I am not sure if a judge will be present at the Fine Arts Center, but I was told the certificate with the name change will be signed in advance *by* a judge.

I know it is not Houston, but I don't see why it would be different, since USCIS should have the same rules everywhere (?)