N-445 Table of Changes

TABLE OF CHANGES – FORM

Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony

OMB Number: 1615-0054

06/03/2019

Reason for Revision: Updated instructions, accommodations language, and interpreter information.

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Expires 06/30/2019

Edition Date 12/15/2017

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Page 1, A-Number	[Page 1] A-Number Date [Fillable field for address] United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) thanks you for your interest in becoming a United States citizen. You must now appear at a Naturalization Oath Ceremony to complete the naturalization process. You are scheduled to appear for a Naturalization Oath Ceremony on: Date and Time: Location: Please bring the following with you: • This notice with the reverse side completed. Please refer to instructions on the reverse side. • Your Permanent Resident Card (“green card”). • All Reentry Permits or Refugee Travel Documents you may have, valid or expired. • Any other documents USCIS issued to you. The naturalization ceremony is a solemn and meaningful event. USCIS asks that you dress in proper attire to respect the dignity of this event. If you cannot come to this ceremony, return this notice immediately with a written explanation on why you cannot attend. You will then receive an appointment for a ceremony at a later date. If you require an accommodation, such as a sign language interpreter, please contact the USCIS National Customer Service Center at 1-800-375-5283, at least 10 days prior to your scheduled ceremony. Please answer the questionnaire on the reverse side of this notice on the day of your scheduled ceremony. Print clearly in black ink. Please read the instructions before answering the questions, which concern events that may have occurred since your interview. If you answer "YES" to any of the questions, bring documents to support your answers. For example, if you married or divorced after your interview, bring your marriage certificate or divorce decree. If you were arrested after your interview, bring your arrest records and court dispositions. If you were serving in the military and have been discharged, bring your DD214 or other discharge papers.	[Page 1] A-Number Date [Fillable field for address] U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) thanks you for your interest in becoming a United States citizen. You must now appear at a Naturalization Oath Ceremony to complete the naturalization process. You are scheduled to appear for a Naturalization Oath Ceremony on: Date and Time: Location: Please bring the following with you: • This notice with the reverse side completed. Please refer to instructions below. • All Permanent Resident Cards (“green card”) that you may have, valid or expired. • All Reentry Permits or Refugee Travel Documents that you may have, valid or expired. • Any other documents USCIS issued to you that you may have, such as employment authorization cards, valid or expired. The naturalization ceremony is a solemn and meaningful event. USCIS asks that you dress in proper attire to respect the dignity of this event. If you cannot come to this ceremony, return this notice immediately with a written explanation on why you cannot attend to the office with jurisdiction over your naturalization case. To find the correct office with jurisdiction over your naturalization case, visit the following website for more information: https://www.uscis.gov/about-us/find-uscis-office. You will then receive an appointment for a ceremony at a later date. If you are in the military, you may contact the USCIS Military Help Line for assistance, at 877-247-4645. To request a disability accommodation, go to www.uscis.gov/accommodations or call the USCIS Contact Center at 1-800-375-5283 (TTY 1-800-767-1833) as soon as possible. For more information, visit www.uscis.gov/accommodationsinfo. [moved and combined into page 2]
Page 2, Instructions	[Page 2] [content moved to Page 1] Instructions You MUST bring this completed questionnaire with you to the Naturalization Oath Ceremony, along with the documents listed on the front side of this notice. You are required to give these items to an employee of USCIS at the oath ceremony. Answer the following questions on the day of your Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Please note that these questions do not refer to any events that happened before your naturalization interview. These questions refer to the time period after your interview at the USCIS office. For example, if you were married at the time of your interview and there has been no change in your marital status since your interview, select "NO" to Item Number 1 below. If you traveled outside the United States after your interview, select "YES" to Item Number 2 below After you have answered each question, print the date and the location (city and state) where you completed the questionnaire. Also, sign the questionnaire and print your current address. [new]	[Page 1] Instructions You MUST bring the completed questionnaire on Page 2 with you to the Naturalization Oath Ceremony, along with the documents listed above. You are required to give these items to an employee of USCIS at the oath ceremony. Print clearly in black ink. Please read these instructions before answering the questions, which concern events that may have occurred since your interview. Answer the following questions on the day of your Naturalization Oath Ceremony, before you attend the ceremony. Please note that these questions do not refer to any events that happened before your naturalization interview. These questions refer to the time period after your interview at the USCIS office. For example, if you were married at the time of your interview and there has been no change in your marital status since your interview, select "NO" to Item Number 1 below. If you traveled outside the United States after your interview, select "YES" to Item Number 2 below. Additionally, if you answer "YES" to any of the questions, bring documents to support your answers. For example, if you married or divorced after your interview, bring your marriage certificate or divorce decree. If you traveled outside of the United States, bring travel related documents. If you were arrested after your interview, bring your arrest records and court dispositions. If you were serving in the military and have been discharged, bring your DD214 or other discharge papers. After you have answered each question, print the date and the location (city and state) where you completed the questionnaire. The date when you completed the questionnaire should be the same as the date of your Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Also, sign the questionnaire and print your current address. If you used anyone as an interpreter to read the Instructions and questions on this form to you in a language in which you are fluent, the interpreter must fill out the section titled “Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature,” provide his or her name, the name and address of his or her business or organization (if any), his or her daytime telephone number, his or her mobile telephone number (if any), and his or her email address (if any). The interpreter must sign and date the form.
Page 2, Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature	[New]	Interpreter’s Contact Information, Certification, and Signature Provide the following information concerning the interpreter. Interpreter’s Full Name 1. Interpreter's Family Name (Last Name) Interpreter's Given Name (First Name) 2. Interpreter's Business or Organization Name (if any) Interpreter’s Mailing Address 3. Street Number and Name Apt. Ste. Flr. Number City or Town State ZIP Code+4 Province Postal Code Country Interpreter’s Contact Information 4. Interpreter's Daytime Telephone Number 5. Interpreter's Mobile Telephone Number (if any) 6. Interpreter’s Email Address (if any) Interpreter’s Certification I certify, under penalty of perjury, that: I am fluent in English and ___,which is the same language in which the applicant is fluent, and I have read to this applicant in the identified language every question and instruction on this application and his or her answer to every question. The applicant informed me that he or she understands every instruction, question and answer on the application, and has verified the accuracy of every answer. Interpreter’s Signature 7. Interpreter's Signature Date of Signature (mm/dd/yyyy)
Page 1, DHS Privacy Notice	[Page 1] DHS Privacy Notice …	[moved to Page 3]
Page 1, Paperwork Reduction Act	[Page 1] Paperwork Reduction Act …	[moved to Page 3]
Page 2, For USCIS Use Only	[Page 2] For USCIS Use Only Sworn Statement Other FCO: Name of Applicant A-Number	[Page 3] For USCIS Use Only [deleted] PRC Not Collected. Provide reason: [] Card was lost/stolen, destroyed or mutilated. [] Never received a card. [] Never issued a card (such as certain members of the U.S. Armed Forces and U.S. nationals). Other: FCO: Name of Applicant A-Number
Page 2, Questionnaire	[Page 2] 1. Since your interview, have you married, or been widowed, separated or divorced? Yes No 2. Since your interview, have you traveled outside the United States? Yes No 3. Since your interview, have you knowingly committed any crime or offense, for which you have not been arrested? Yes No 4. Since your interview, have you been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance, including traffic violations? Yes No 5. Since your interview, have you joined, become associated, or connected with any organization in any way, including the Communist Party, a totalitarian organization, or terrorist group? Yes No 6. Since your interview, have you deserted from, claimed exemption from, or been separated or discharged from military service? Yes No 7. Since your interview, has there been any change in your willingness to bear arms on behalf of the United States; to perform non-combatant service in the armed forces of the United States; or to perform work of national importance under civilian direction if the law requires it? Yes No 8. Since your interview, have you practiced polygamy, received income from illegal gambling, been involved in prostitution, helped anyone enter the United States illegally, trafficked controlled substances, given false testimony to obtain immigration benefits, or been a habitual drunkard? Yes No	[Page 3] Answer the following questions on the day of your Naturalization Oath Ceremony. For more information, refer to Page 1 of this notice for detailed instructions. 1. Since your interview, have you married, or been widowed, separated or divorced? Yes No 2. Since your interview, have you traveled outside the United States? Yes No 3. Since your interview, have you committed any crime or offense, for which you have not been arrested? Yes No 4. Since your interview, have you been arrested, cited, charged, indicted, convicted, fined, or imprisoned for breaking or violating any law or ordinance, including traffic violations? Yes No 5. Since your interview, have you joined, become associated, or connected with any organization in any way, including the Communist Party, a totalitarian organization, or terrorist group? Yes No 6. Since your interview, have you deserted from, claimed exemption from, or been separated or discharged from military service? Yes No 7. Since your interview, has there been any change in your willingness to bear arms on behalf of the United States; to perform non-combatant service in the armed forces of the United States; or to perform work of national importance under civilian direction if the law requires it? Yes No 8. Since your interview, have you practiced polygamy, received income from illegal gambling, been involved in prostitution, helped anyone enter the United States illegally, trafficked controlled substances, given false testimony to obtain immigration benefits, or been a habitual drunkard? Yes No
Page 2, Certification and Signature	[Page 2] I certify that each answer shown above was made by me or at my direction, and that each answer is true and correct as of the date of my Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Signed at City and State On Date Signature Full Address and ZIP Code Street Number and Name Apt. Ste. Flr. Number City or Town State ZIP Code	[Page 4] I certify under penalty of perjury that each answer provided above was made by me or at my direction, that I reviewed and understand all of the questions and answers provided, and that each answer is true and correct as of the date of my Naturalization Oath Ceremony. Signed at City and State On Date Signature Mailing Address Street Number and Name Apt. Ste. Flr. Number City or Town State ZIP Code
Page 1, DHS Privacy Notice	[Page 1] DHS Privacy Notice AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this form, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sections 101(f), 313, 316, 332, 334, 335 and 336. PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this form is to determine if you have maintained good moral character and continued eligibility for naturalization from the date of your last interview until the naturalization ceremony. DHS uses the information you provide to assess your continuing eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your application for an immigration benefit. ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this form and any additional requested evidence with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System and DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System] and the published privacy impact assessments [DHS/USCIS/PIA-015 Computer Linked Application Information Management System 4 and DHS/USCIS/PIA-056 USCIS Electronic Immigration System] which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.	[Page 4] DHS Privacy Notice AUTHORITIES: The information requested on this form, and the associated evidence, is collected under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) sections 101(f), 313, 316, 332, 334, 335 and 336. PURPOSE: The primary purpose for providing the requested information on this form is to determine if you have maintained good moral character and continued eligibility for naturalization from the date of your last interview until the naturalization ceremony. DHS uses the information you provide to assess your continuing eligibility for the immigration benefit you are seeking. DISCLOSURE: The information you provide is voluntary. However, failure to provide the requested information, including your Social Security number (if applicable), and any requested evidence, may delay a final decision or result in denial of your application for an immigration benefit. ROUTINE USES: DHS may share the information you provide on this form and any additional requested evidence with other Federal, state, local, and foreign government agencies and authorized organizations. DHS follows approved routine uses described in the associated published system of records notices [DHS-USCIS-001 - Alien File, Index, and National File Tracking System and DHS-USCIS-007 - Benefits Information System] and the published privacy impact assessments [DHS/USCIS/PIA-015 Computer Linked Application Information Management System 4 and DHS/USCIS/PIA-056 USCIS Electronic Immigration System] which you can find at www.dhs.gov/privacy. DHS may also share this information, as appropriate, for law enforcement purposes or in the interest of national security.
Page 1, Paperwork Reduction Act	[Page 1] Paperwork Reduction Act The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 10 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this information collection, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20529-2140; OMB No 1615-0054. Do not mail your completed Form N-445 to this address.	[Page 3] Paperwork Reduction Act An agency may not conduct or sponsor an information collection, and a person is not required to respond to a collection of information, unless it displays a currently valid Office of Management and Budget (OMB) control number. The public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated at 15 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, gathering the required documentation and information, completing the notice, preparing statements, attaching necessary documentation, and submitting the notice. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden to: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, Regulatory Coordination Division, Office of Policy and Strategy, 20 Massachusetts Ave, NW, Washington, DC 20529-2140; OMB No 1615-0054. Do not mail your completed Form N-445 to this address.

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