Timing of Oath Taking Ceremony

[khwaidee1 196]

Couple of questions for clarification. Wife has her interview 2/10/16, I am confident she will pass (we go over several questions every night while making dinner). When she gets approved how does she go about scheduling the oath ceremony? And, does anyone know how often they are given in Santa Ana, Calif.? Lastly, how long after the Oath Ceremony can she apply for a U.S. Passport? Thanks.

[NexGen 8]

USCIS will schedule the oath ceremony and notify her of the date, time and location. A few locations offer same day oath but you will not know until the day of the interview. Typically the oath ceremony will be sheduled within 30 days of the interview unless the field office is very backlogged in which case it can take longer. She can apply for a US passport on the same day that she is naturalized. Applications for new passports must be made in person at an authorized acceptance facility. Most USPS offices are authorized to do so but many require an appointment so call ahead to schedule one, once she receives her oath notice. Best of luck to her.

Edited January 7, 2016 by NexGen