N-400 Oath of Allegiance and Naturalization Ceremony 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What should a new citizen do with their Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) at the naturalization ceremony?
- Surrender it to USCIS (Correct answer)
- Keep it as a memento
- Mail it back to USCIS within 30 days
- Destroy it immediately
Correct answer: Surrender it to USCIS
New citizens are required to surrender their Green Card at the naturalization ceremony since it is no longer valid once they become U.S. citizens.
Question 2: What can a new U.S. citizen apply for immediately after receiving their Certificate of Naturalization?
- A U.S. passport (Correct answer)
- A Green Card for a spouse
- Social Security benefits
- A driver's license automatically
Correct answer: A U.S. passport
New citizens can immediately apply for a U.S. passport using their Certificate of Naturalization as proof of citizenship.
Question 3: What pledge does the Oath of Allegiance require regarding bearing arms?
- To bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law (Correct answer)
- To never own personal firearms
- To serve in the military for at least 4 years
- To renounce all weapons ownership
Correct answer: To bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law
The Oath of Allegiance includes a pledge to bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law.
Question 4: Can a person with sincere religious objections take a modified version of the Oath of Allegiance?
- Yes, USCIS allows a modified oath that omits the bearing-arms clause (Correct answer)
- No, the full oath is always required
- Yes, but only for clergy members
- Only if they have a court order
Correct answer: Yes, USCIS allows a modified oath that omits the bearing-arms clause
USCIS may allow a modified oath for applicants who have sincere religious objections to bearing arms, omitting that specific clause.
Question 5: What happens at the start of a typical naturalization ceremony before the oath is administered?
- USCIS officers review Form N-445 and confirm attendee eligibility (Correct answer)
- The applicants take the civics test again
- Applicants are fingerprinted once more
- A federal judge delivers a legal lecture
Correct answer: USCIS officers review Form N-445 and confirm attendee eligibility
Before the oath, officers collect and review Form N-445 to confirm that each applicant's eligibility remains unchanged.
Question 6: Can a naturalization ceremony be held outside of a government building, such as at a public event?
- Yes, special ceremonies are sometimes held at public events, schools, or historical sites (Correct answer)
- No, ceremonies must always be held at USCIS offices
- Only if a federal judge is present at a courthouse
- Only for military naturalization ceremonies
Correct answer: Yes, special ceremonies are sometimes held at public events, schools, or historical sites
USCIS occasionally holds special naturalization ceremonies at public events, historical sites, or on national holidays to celebrate citizenship.
N-400 Oath of Allegiance and Naturalization Ceremony 2
What should a new citizen do with their Permanent Resident Card (Green Card) at the naturalization ceremony?