examining officer. When this happens, it may be possible to

make other arrangements so that the applicant will not have to

travel to a Service office or to appear in court. Further

information about what should be done by such a person to

become naturalized can be obtained from the nearest office of

the Immigration and Naturalization Service.

When the applicant appears at the oath ceremony, he or she

takes an oath of allegiance to the United States. In doing so,

he or she gives up allegiance to any foreign country and

promises to support and defend the Constitution and laws of the

United States.

When a large number of persons become citizens in a

ceremony, it may not be possible to issue certificates

immediately showing that they have been granted citizenship. In

such instances, the certificates of naturalization are mailed

to them later, or other arrangements for subsequent delivery

are made.

General Naturalization Requirements

Part 3

Applicants must be present in the United States, and must

meet every requirement for naturalization in this Part and Part