Signing on photos during naturalization interview-name change

[LA-N400 4]

Hi,

I had interview on 4/1/2013 and I requested a name change during the interview. I read other threads that the IO would normally request you to sign off/print your name on your photos after you have passed the interview.

However, the IO DID NOT ask me to sign off my new name on my photos. The IO only asked me to sign off using my "new" name at the bottom of the last page in the N-400. Is this normal? (Note: The IO did give me three copies of name change petition to sign-off and ask me to sign the petitions using my old name.)

Am I required to sign-off my "new name" on my photos? If not, does this mean - I would need to sign/print my new name on my photos during the oath ceremony?

Another question - Should I put a "signature" on the photos or just "print" my new name?

Please share your experience. Thanks!

[chami123 5]

when i did my interview the io didnt ask me to sign my name on the picture either, but i did write my name on the pictures before i sent my application so maybe thats why......

[Barca 10]

when I had my interview I didn't sing my name on the pictures either, I only signed my citizenship at the oath ceremony!... don't sweat it you will be fine. good luck and congrats!

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

As far as I know and remember from my own naturalization, the three copies of the name change petition have to be signed in the new name. Doesn't matter. The photos you already submitted, so there's no way for you to put your new name on them anyway, right?

All you need to make sure is that when you have your Oath Ceremony that you receive your Certificate of Naturalization in your new name and that the "Petition for Name Change" that should be stapled to the back of the Certificate is there as well and filled out correctly. In fact, the I.O. most likely asked you at the interview if that is all correct as written, didn't he?

If something is wrong, do NOT leave the building after the Oath but ask to speak with an I.O. and bring it to their attention. Once you leave the building you are what your Certificate says you are, even if it reads Minni Mouse.

[Barca 10]

One thing I remember from my oath, the IO told me to sign the Certificate as close as possible to how I signed during my biometric appointment, I am sure that will be different for you perhaps! good luck!

[LA-N400 4]

Hi,

Thank you all for your replies.

Today (4/5/2013)- I received notification that my oath ceremony has been scheduled, even though I requested name change during the Interview. Looks like LA DO is moving fast. I hope I can get my new name in the Naturalization Certificate during the oath ceremony.

Thanks!

Edited April 5, 2013 by LA-N400

[Brother Hesekiel 2,235]

Your Certificate of Naturalization is printed and signed by the time you take the Oath. Either it is in the name you requested or it is not. If it is not, you need to bring this to the I.O.'s attention before you leave.