Oath ceremony scheduled. Things to do before,during and after?

[vj33 1]

Got oath ceremony scheduled in Troy mi. The letter mentions "No guests", does that mean even my spouse isn't allowed in with me?(in the building and/or in the ceremony room)

2. The paperwork mentions to bring all green cards you have received. (I never received 2 year green card and was given 10 yr card mistakenly at the time,I had filed I90 at the time  and timely removal of conditions which was approved with the n400) any other documents recommended to bring along even if not mentioned in the letter?

3. Most important things to do after the ceremony? 

Any personal experiences are welcome.

[Crazy Cat 44,404]

I would go ahead and schedule a Passport appointment for the day after your oath ceremony.

[vj33 1]

59 minutes ago, Crazy Cat said:

I would go ahead and schedule a Passport appointment for the day after your oath ceremony.

What's the process for that? Is it done at a post office? Thanks 

[Crazy Cat 44,404]

1 minute ago, vj33 said:

What's the process for that? Is it done at a post office? Thanks 

I think it depends on your location.  In the Dallas area (and Texas) USPS (Post Office) and some county offices are passport application locations.  Generally, you just go to their site and schedule an appointment.  Make sure to check all the required documents and fees.

[OldUser 9,852]

2. Yes, bring all Green Cards, EADs, APs, reentry permits. Any ID cards issued by USCIS. They just want to collect them from you.

[OldUser 9,852]

3. Make sure to update your status with SSA. Checkbox on N-400 is ignored.

 

My fresh experience:

 

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@Crazy Cat already mentioned passport.

 

When applying for passport, I'd personally get large book. It's essentially same passport, just with more pages. This ensures you don't have to renew it as often due to running out of pages. Because it's same price, it was no brainer for me.

 

Passport card is a nice ID, if you can pay extra. I keep it in my wallet all the time.

 

a) It's additional proof of US citizenship in case if US passport or certificate is lost

b) It's immediate proof of citizenship for ICE / CBP in current climate that's easier to carry that passport or certificate

c) It doesn't have your address on it! So useful when hotels, hospitals, liquor stores, nightclub bouncers ask you for ID or make copies of it. This gives a bit more privacy.

d) It can be used for land border crossings between US and Canada / Mexico and some cruises.

e) Many states issue DLs / IDs that are valid for 5-8 years. Passport card is valid for 10 years.

Edited June 27 by OldUser

[Crazy Cat 44,404]

28 minutes ago, OldUser said:

I'd personally get large book.

Yep.  The regular books look pretty thin.