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Your Form N-445 Oath Ceremony Notice, Explained
Also called: Form N-445, Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony
Last reviewed 2026-07-11
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What this notice usually means
Form N-445 tells you the date, time, and place of your naturalization oath ceremony. This is the last step after USCIS approves your Form N-400. You must appear in person unless USCIS excuses you. Missing one ceremony does not end your case by itself. USCIS treats your application as abandoned only after you miss more than one ceremony. If you miss at least two ceremonies without a good reason, an officer must reopen your case and may deny it. When that happens, USCIS sends you a written notice, and you have 15 days to respond and explain your reason.
What to do now
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Check the date, time, and place on your notice
Your Form N-445 lists exactly where and when to appear. Confirm the details as soon as it arrives.
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Contact USCIS right away if you cannot attend
Tell USCIS as early as possible if something prevents you from making it. Waiting until the last minute makes rescheduling harder.
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Know that one missed ceremony is not final
USCIS only presumes your case abandoned after more than one missed ceremony. Even so, do not treat a first miss lightly either.
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Watch for a motion to reopen after two missed ceremonies
If you miss at least two ceremonies without good cause, USCIS sends a written notice. You have only 15 days to respond.
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Talk to an immigration attorney or accredited representative if you get this notice
A missed ceremony notice moves fast. A qualified helper can help you respond within the 15 day window.
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If you miss at least two oath ceremonies without good cause, USCIS sends a written motion to reopen. You have 15 days from that notice to respond and explain your reason before USCIS can deny your case.
“In such cases, USCIS executes and issues a motion to reopen and may deny the application if the applicant has not responded within 15 days.”
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Sources
- USCIS Policy Manual, Volume 12 Part J Chapter 4, General Considerations for All Oath Ceremonies (uscis.gov)Retrieved 2026-07-11
- USCIS, Naturalization Ceremonies (uscis.gov)Retrieved 2026-07-11
Last reviewed 2026-07-11
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