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Hi,

Wondering the dates for the judicial oath ceremony in Chicago. 

 

I searched the forum, and online sources, there is not much out there.

 

That would be great if someone can provide some info.

 

Thanks in advance!!!

 

 

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On 12/27/2017 at 12:07 AM, sevimli said:

Hi,

Wondering the dates for the judicial oath ceremony in Chicago. 

 

I searched the forum, and online sources, there is not much out there.

 

That would be great if someone can provide some info.

 

Thanks in advance!!!

 

 

I don't think they have posted 2018 dates yet. 

 

But you can check this site:  http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Naturalization.aspx

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18 minutes ago, Steelers1020 said:

I don't think they have posted 2018 dates yet. 

 

But you can check this site:  http://www.ilnd.uscourts.gov/Naturalization.aspx

It's been empty for months now.

I have been checking the site time to time... I thought I was checking the wrong website... :)

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36 minutes ago, sevimli said:

It's been empty for months now.

I have been checking the site time to time... I thought I was checking the wrong website... :)

Hi!  I did my oath in Chicago earlier this year (June).  The website only lists judicial oaths - not administrative oaths (i.e., done by a DHS official, not a judge).  The administrative oaths are done in the same building as where you go for your interview (LaSalle).  From my non-scientific review of oath dates over the last few months, it seems Chicago has admin oaths very regularly - a bunch of times a week?

 

At my oath there were 40-50 people all being sworn in at 1 ceremony.  My ceremony was led by a DHS official (a young woman); it started at 9a and we were done by ~11a.   The longest time taken was for each person to go up and get their certificate.

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26 minutes ago, n400chicago5 said:

Hi!  I did my oath in Chicago earlier this year (June).  The website only lists judicial oaths - not administrative oaths (i.e., done by a DHS official, not a judge).  The administrative oaths are done in the same building as where you go for your interview (LaSalle).  From my non-scientific review of oath dates over the last few months, it seems Chicago has admin oaths very regularly - a bunch of times a week?

 

At my oath there were 40-50 people all being sworn in at 1 ceremony.  My ceremony was led by a DHS official (a young woman); it started at 9a and we were done by ~11a.   The longest time taken was for each person to go up and get their certificate.

Thanks for the info!

 

I do a name change, that's why I am trying to find out the possible dates...

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On 12/27/2017 at 12:07 AM, sevimli said:

Hi,

Wondering the dates for the judicial oath ceremony in Chicago. 

 

I searched the forum, and online sources, there is not much out there.

 

That would be great if someone can provide some info.

 

Thanks in advance!!!

 

 

Can I ask when you applied and interviewed? My husband is a May filer and hasn't gotten his interview date yet. 

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3 hours ago, Steelers1020 said:

Can I ask when you applied and interviewed? My husband is a May filer and hasn't gotten his interview date yet. 

Around early to mid September.

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On 12/29/2017 at 12:30 PM, sevimli said:

Thanks for the info!

 

I do a name change, that's why I am trying to find out the possible dates...

Hey,  we've been waiting for my husbands oath letter - was in the mailbox yesterday (even thought it didn't show up on USPS's 'informed delivery' tracker).   His oath is Tues 1/16 - at the Federal building on S. Dearborn.  So I'm assuming that's a judicial oath? 

As an FYI, he is not doing a name change, so not sure why he's being sent to that one!

 

Happy new year and good luck with the rest of the process!    

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5 hours ago, n400chicago5 said:

Hey,  we've been waiting for my husbands oath letter - was in the mailbox yesterday (even thought it didn't show up on USPS's 'informed delivery' tracker).   His oath is Tues 1/16 - at the Federal building on S. Dearborn.  So I'm assuming that's a judicial oath? 

As an FYI, he is not doing a name change, so not sure why he's being sent to that one!

 

Happy new year and good luck with the rest of the process!    

Happy new year!

 

Thanks, I got the same date as well. And yes, Dearborn is for judicial oath ceremonies.

 

I believe there is a min. number of attendee requirement in order to hold a ceremony, so I am assuming they are shifting people between two locations based on need.

 

Best of luck to everyone!

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On 1/1/2018 at 2:16 PM, n400chicago5 said:

Hey,  we've been waiting for my husbands oath letter - was in the mailbox yesterday (even thought it didn't show up on USPS's 'informed delivery' tracker).   His oath is Tues 1/16 - at the Federal building on S. Dearborn.  So I'm assuming that's a judicial oath? 

As an FYI, he is not doing a name change, so not sure why he's being sent to that one!

 

Happy new year and good luck with the rest of the process!    

Hi n400chicago5, 

I am Chicago filer too.

I received my Oath Ceremony letter today with the location for the ceremony as US District Court @ 219 S Dearborn Street and Date 01/25/2018

I too did not request for name-change so not sure why am I being asked for a judicial oath. 

Could you kindly please share your Judicial Oath experience after your Oath on 1/16?

Thanks

 

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On 1/9/2018 at 7:18 PM, sakarpoN400 said:

Hi n400chicago5, 

I am Chicago filer too.

I received my Oath Ceremony letter today with the location for the ceremony as US District Court @ 219 S Dearborn Street and Date 01/25/2018

I too did not request for name-change so not sure why am I being asked for a judicial oath. 

Could you kindly please share your Judicial Oath experience after your Oath on 1/16?

Thanks

 

 

Hi n400chicago5,  How did your oath ceremony go? Can you please your experience? 

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Hi n400chicago5,  How did your oath ceremony go? Can you please your experience?

On 1/9/2018 at 7:18 PM, sakarpoN400 said:

Hi n400chicago5, 

I am Chicago filer too.

I received my Oath Ceremony letter today with the location for the ceremony as US District Court @ 219 S Dearborn Street and Date 01/25/2018

I too did not request for name-change so not sure why am I being asked for a judicial oath. 

Could you kindly please share your Judicial Oath experience after your Oath on 1/16?

Thanks

 

 

Hi n400chicago5,  How did your oath ceremony go? Can you please your experience? 

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1 hour ago, sakarpoN400 said:

Hi n400chicago5,  How did your oath ceremony go? Can you please your experience?

Hi n400chicago5,  How did your oath ceremony go? Can you please your experience? 

 

Hi There,

 


It was great, actually my husband is a little jealous of the ceremony I attended. The one in the Congress Parkway was not as impressive as this way.

Judge Tharp gave a very nice speech. There were 110 people from 38 countries.

All staff was extremely polite and helpful. They got answered every question they were asked. 

All family members were able to sit nicely as well. Also Judge gave everyone (family members) permission to move freely in order to take photos during the entire ceremony. We were told that this is changing depending on the Judge assigned to that ceremony.

Overall we had a very nice pleasant experience.

Good luck to rest of the people!
 

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