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Thank you very much for taking the time to provide such a thoughtful and informative response.

I am not an Italian/EU citizen. I want to travel to Italy with my American passport.

Hello - I am a naturalized U.S. citizen and plan to travel to Italy soon to visit my sister. I have already booked my two-week trip and expect to receive my U.S. passport tomorrow. Could you please advise me on how to prepare for international travel to Italy? Do I need to complete any forms or registrations in advance? Besides my passport, are there any other documents (bank statements, etc...) I should carry with me? Would it be helpful or necessary for my sister to write a letter confirming that she will be hosting me during my stay? I would appreciate any additional tips or suggestions to ensure a smooth trip.

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Hello- My naturalization ceremony took place last Wednesday, on July 23. I received my Certificate of Naturalization at the ceremony and submitted it with my U.S. passport application. My passport was issued on Friday, and I am expecting to receive it tomorrow. Today, I noticed a new message on my USCIS portal stating: "On July 28, 2025, we issued your Certificate of Naturalization for your Form N-400, Application for Naturalization, Receipt Number IO*****. If you move, go to www.uscis.gov/addresschange to give us your new mailing address."** It also shows that my case is now closed. I am a bit confused—why does it say the certificate was issued on July 28 when I already received it on July 23? Should I be expecting any additional documents from USCIS?

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Thank you. First page: Please bring the following with you: This notice with Page 4 completed. Please refer to instructions below. All Permanent Resident Cards ("green card") that you may have, valid or expired. All Reentry Permits or Refugee Travel Documents that you may have, valid or expired. Any other documents USCIS issued to you that you may have, such as employment authorization cards, valid or expired. The second page is blank. It would be Ok? Thanks.

Hi everybody, I have been scheduled to attend the ceremony in July, but I have not yet received the official notice by mail yet. It's not too late and I may still wait, but I would like to ask if it would be acceptable to print the attached oath ceremony notice from my USCIS online account and bring it with me to the ceremony in place of the mailed copy. Thanks.

So, why did it happen? My interview went well.

Today, I noticed that my case from "Oath Ceremony will be officially scheduled" turned in ""Case Is Being Actively Reviewed By USCIS"! What does it mean?

Thank you. I also looked at you timeline and thank you for sharing that. Can you update when you got the notice online? It must be after your N400 approval on 2018-04-10.

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Hi everyone, I recently (two weeks ago) had my naturalization interview and was placed in line for the oath ceremony. I'm now waiting for my Oath Ceremony Notice (Form N-445). I was wondering: Has anyone here received their oath ceremony date and location through their USCIS online account (under "Documents")? Or did you only get the notice by regular mail? I am trying to figure out if I should expect to see something posted in my USCIS account first, or if it usually just comes by mail without showing up online. Thank you very much for sharing your experiences — and best of luck to everyone waiting!

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I also requested a name change during the interview, and the officer mentioned that it would require a judicial ceremony, which may affect the timing. My online status now says “Oath Ceremony Will Be Scheduled”, and I'm just wondering: How long did it take for you to receive the oath notice and attend the ceremony if you were in Northern Vermont — especially if you also requested a name change? Thanks.

Hi everyone, I just had my naturalization interview at the Colchester, VT field office and was informed I've been placed in line for the Oath Ceremony. The officer mentioned that the timing might also depend on the weather. I'm wondering if anyone here who went through the process in Northern Vermont could share how long it took between the interview and receiving the oath notice or attending the ceremony? Any recent experiences from the Colchester or nearby areas (like Burlington or Montpelier) would be really helpful. Thanks in advance and good luck to everyone on your journey!

I don't remember if there was an eraser and I didn't ask for it, because I was shy and a bit nervous.

I arrived about 40 minutes early, and they actually started my interview almost half an hour ahead of schedule. Everything went very smoothly. The civics questions focused on the Constitution and U.S. history, and the reading and writing portions were simple—though the electronic tablet and thick stylus were a bit awkward. (My advice: get comfortable using a tablet beforehand, or try practicing with a thick pen or a highlighter on a small notepad (10 inches) to simulate the experience.) The interview itself was quick and straightforward. Now, I'm just waiting for my Oath Ceremony to be scheduled—really looking forward to it! Big thanks to everyone, especially @OldUser. Wishing everyone else a smooth and successful interview as well!

Hello everyone, I have my interview tomorrow and feel prepared overall, but I don't have much experience using the electronic tablet for the writing test. Could anyone advise me on what to expect? Also, does the tablet include an eraser function? Thanks.

I do appreciate your encouragement. I am trying to be relaxed. Thanks again.

I did request twice but nothing happened...

Thanks a lot. I also have a long period pending case for travel document since last Feb (14 months so far). But I don't see any changes there, either. Thank you again.

So, basically updates must be take place on my end immediately if they have changed something?

It doesn't mean they have rejected my case because of typo?