What is the naturalization oath?
The naturalization oath is the final step to becoming a United States citizen after completing the initial citizenship application. In South Carolina, the naturalization oath is administered by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) and is taken before a USCIS officer or an immigration judge. The oath is a promise to the United States that the applicant will bear true faith and allegiance to the United States and will obey the laws of the United States and support and defend the Constitution of the United States. It also includes a pledge to renounce loyalty to any foreign nation or sovereignty to which the applicant owes allegiance. The applicant must also affirm that they understand and will be able to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language. Those who cannot meet the language requirement can become a citizen with the provision that they will be able to read, write, and speak simple words and phrases in English and can demonstrate basic knowledge of the United States’ history and principles of government. A USCIS officer must certify the applicant’s understanding of the naturalization oath and the applicant must sign the Oath of Allegiance document. Once the applicant takes the oath, they formally become a citizen of the United States. They can then immediately apply for a passport, register to vote in elections, and apply for social security and other benefits.
THELAW.TV ofrece respuestas en español a todas las preguntas sobre la ley de inmigración.La promesa de naturalización es el juramento que hace un inmigrante al convertirse en ciudadano de los Estados Unidos. Es un compromiso oficial para respetar la Constitución de los Estados Unidos, obedecer las leyes y cumplir con los deberes de un ciudadano. En el estado de Carolina del Sur, el juramento de naturalización consiste en los siguientes términos: "Prometo lealtad a los Estados Unidos de América y fidelidad a su Constitución y leyes. Renuncio a toda lealtad y fidelidad a cualquier país extranjero a cualquier súbdito o soberano o entidad de la cual antes fuera ciudadano o subordinado". Se espera que los nuevos ciudadanos recitan el juramento de naturalización durante su ceremonia de naturalización. Esto les recuerda sus deberes y obligaciones como parte de la nación. Si los nuevos ciudadanos no cumplen con su juramento, corren el riesgo de perder su ciudadanía y ser deportados.
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