Mistake on N-445 Notice of Naturalization Oath Ceremony

[vip1 8]

Hi Guys,

So tomorrow is my oath ceremony and I made a mistake filling out the form (N-445, Notice of Naturalization) that I need bring with me filled out. Like an idiot, I did not read the instructions carefully didn't realize that the questions being asked at the back of the form only apply to the timeframe after the interview. So i answered the first two questions yes (have you ever been married, or traveled outside of the US), when they should really be a no. What do I do!? I was thinking of using whiteout, but I am not sure if this is allowed.

Please help!!!

[Kathryn41 3,205]

Don't worry too much. You can white it out and put in the correct information.

When you arrive for your ceremony, a USCIS officer will go over your form with you. If you are concerned about the white out, then you can explain you didn't realize that it referred to only after the interview time frame. They will ask you the questions in person, verifying that the information on your form and your verbal answers agree. Once they are confident all of the information is correct, they will collect the form.

The reason for those questions are to determine if you still meet the eligibility requirements for citizenship (physical presence, etc.) or if your personal information has changed. I am sure you are not the first who has made that slip-up, and certainly won't be the last.

Congratulations - and enjoy your ceremony. It is pretty moving - at least it was for me. :-)

[Buckyball 22]

What's the problem, scratch it out and make the cross in the right box.

[vip1 8]

Thank you guys! You were absolutely correct, I was able to scratch it out and there was no issue whatsoever! Over reaction on my part

The ceremony was beautiful and really moving as you described Kathryn41!