Can I postpone my Canadian oath ceremony?

Yes. If you are not available on the date and time of your appointment, write us a letter of explanation. You can send this letter by mail, or online, using this Web form. We will reschedule your appointment on a different date.

Can I postpone my oath ceremony?

If you have any reasonable reason for not appearing at your scheduled appointment for your naturalization interview or Oath Ceremony, you can always request USCIS to reschedule your appointment. USCIS will consider genuine reasons and provides a later date for such appointments.

What happens if I miss my oath ceremony in Canada?

Similarly, if you missed appearing for your citizenship ceremony, you must contact IRCC within the 30 days of your appointment and explain the reason for missing it. If your reason is considered to be valid, you will receive a letter inviting you for the ceremony on a new date.

How long after citizenship interview is oath ceremony Canada?

The ceremony will usually take place within 3 months after your test.

What happens if I reschedule my citizenship test?

There is no penalty if you reschedule your appointment.

What happens if I missed my citizenship interview?

If you miss your scheduled interview without notifying USCIS, they will “administratively close” your case. Unless you contact USCIS to schedule a new interview within 1 year after USCIS closes your case, they will deny your application.

How do I reschedule my naturalization oath ceremony?

If you need to reschedule your appointment, call the USCIS Contact Center at 800-375-5283 (TTY 800-767-1833). To reschedule your appointment with an asylum office, please follow the instructions in your interview notice.

How do I reschedule my citizenship oath?

Can I reschedule my citizenship test?

To request a reschedule, the normal method is to write to the USCIS office where the interview was scheduled to take place, and explain the situation. Include a request that you be given a new interview date, and mention any pertinent scheduling information, such as the length of time that you will be hospitalized.