What is the naturalization oath?

The naturalization oath is a statement that people must recite when applying to become naturalized citizens of the United States. The exact words of the oath depend on the state in which the oath is taken. In Indiana, the naturalization oath includes the following: “I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty, of whom or which I have heretofore been a subject or citizen; that I will support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States of America against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; that I will bear arms on behalf of the United States when required by law; that I will perform noncombatant service in the Armed Forces of the United States when required by law; that I will perform work of national importance under civilian direction when required by law; and that I take this obligation freely without any mental reservation or purpose of evasion; so help me God.” In addition to reciting this oath, the applicant must also sign a declaration of intention. This statement affirms that the applicant intends to become a citizen of the United States and is composed of the same language as the naturalization oath, but without the reference to God. This document must be signed and dated in the presence of a U.S. immigration officer. Once the form is completed and accepted, the applicant will then be eligible to become a naturalized citizen of the United States.

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El juramento de naturalización es los votos que un solicitante de naturalización debe hacer al convertirse en ciudadano estadounidense. Esta ceremonia se lleva a cabo en una corte de inmigración con un oficial del Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos y contiene los siguientes votos: "Prometo amablemente lealtad a los Estados Unidos de América y fidelidad a su bandera, que lleva los colores de la libertad: rojo, blanco y azul. Me comprometo a defender la Constitución y las leyes de los Estados Unidos. Me tomo el juramento con sinceridad, y reconozco el gran privilegio que significa ser ciudadano de los Estados Unidos." Algunas cortes de inmigración en Indiana también pueden requerir que los solicitantes afirmen un codicilo. Este es una frase adicional que generalmente se usa para señalar la renuncia al país de origen. Esto no es obligatorio en la nacionalidad estadounidense. Sin embargo, algunas cortes lo exigen. Esto se debe a los requisitos adicionales impuestos por Indiana a la hora de obtener la nacionalidad estadounidense.

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