States.

If the examiner finds that an applicant has not

demonstrated eligibility for naturalization, the application

will be denied and the applicant will be so notified. The

applicant may request a .hearing on the denied application by

filing Form N-336, "Request for Hearing on a Decision in

Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 335 of the Act,"

according to instructions included on the form, and with the

required fee.

Oath Ceremony

After the examination has been completed and the

application approved, the applicant will be notified to appear

at an oath ceremony where the applicant will be sworn in as a

citizen of the United States. The applicant may be able to

choose to be sworn in as a citizen by a Service officer in a

Service-conducted ceremony or by a judge of a competent court

in a court-conducted ceremony. In the event that the applicant

wishes to apply for a change of name, the applicant will be

required to appear at a court-conducted oath ceremony.

Sometimes an applicant for naturalization is prevented by

sickness or physical disability from appearing before an