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New Citizens
Naturalization Ceremony Schedule
Welcome to the District of Minnesota’s new citizen information page. Congratulations on your upcoming naturalization ceremony! Please use this page as a resource to answer questions you may have about the day and the steps to follow. Here you can find the answers to commonly asked questions, day of information, and resources for after the naturalization, such as obtaining a passport.
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- Can I take photos of the event?
Yes! Photos and videos are welcome at all naturalization ceremonies. Media coverage is also common at larger ceremonies so you may see camera crews or reporters.
- How long is the event?
Ceremonies are approximately 30-40 minutes long. Please be aware that the time on your N-445 Notice of Naturalization form is your required check-in time, not the start of the ceremony. Ceremony start times can be found HERE [link to calendar]..
- When should I arrive? When should my friends and family arrive?
New citizens taking the Oath of Allegiance should arrive by the time indicated on their N-445 Notice of Naturalization form that they received from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office. Guests should arrive roughly 30 minutes before the official ceremony time, which can be found HERE [link to calendar].
Another Test section
- Can I take photos of the event?
Yes! Photos and videos are welcome at all naturalization ceremonies. Media coverage is also common at larger ceremonies so you may see camera crews or reporters.
- How long is the event?
Ceremonies are approximately 30-40 minutes long. Please be aware that the time on your N-445 Notice of Naturalization form is your required check-in time, not the start of the ceremony. Ceremony start times can be found HERE [link to calendar]..
- When should I arrive? When should my friends and family arrive?
New citizens taking the Oath of Allegiance should arrive by the time indicated on their N-445 Notice of Naturalization form that they received from the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services office. Guests should arrive roughly 30 minutes before the official ceremony time, which can be found HERE [link to calendar].