Can I travel outside the US with my naturalization certificate?

All travelers must have a passport book for international air travel. Please note that hospital-issued birth certificates, voter registration cards, and affidavits cannot be used. If you were not born in the United States, you can use your original Naturalization Certificate or Certificate of Citizenship.
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Can I come back to the US with my Naturalization certificate?

You cannot fly back to the US with your naturalisation certificate. The only solution is getting an emergency passport at the US embassy in Madrid.
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Can I travel outside the US during Naturalization process?

There are no travel restrictions after filling out Form N-400, which is the Application for Naturalization. That's because, as a green card holder, you are already a permanent resident, which allows you to travel abroad while your application is pending.
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Can I travel with my old passport after Naturalization?

The United States allows naturalized (and other) citizens to become dual citizens with their home countries (though it's not possible for everyone, depending on the laws within said home countries). And if you're a dual citizen, you may not only keep your old passport, but travel with it, if you wish.
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What documents do you need to travel outside the United States?

A secure document is a passport, U.S. permanent resident card, or Stateless travel document, Re-Entry Permit, NEXUS card, U.S Merchant Mariner Card, military ID or emergency travel document issued by an embassy or consulate. U.S. passport cards are not valid for air travel outside the United States.
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Can I Travel While My Naturalization Case is Pending



Can I travel internationally without a passport?

In most countries, you can travel anywhere within your nation's borders without a passport. The only exception is when you leave your home country to enter a foreign nation. However, even if you travel nationally, you will always need photo ID, such as a driver's license or National ID card to board a flight.
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Can a US citizen leave the US on a foreign passport?

Most U.S. citizens, including dual nationals, must use a U.S. passport to enter and leave the United States. Dual nationals may also be required by the foreign country to use its passport to enter and leave that country. Use of the foreign passport does not endanger U.S. citizenship.
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What's the difference between certificate of naturalization and citizenship?

A U.S. Certificate of Citizenship is granted to a person who acquires or derives citizenship from his or her birth to U.S. parents. A naturalization certificate, on the other hand, is granted to a person who becomes a citizen through the naturalization process.
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Can I travel outside the US after my naturalization interview?

You will not be able to travel abroad until you have your U.S. passport. Please allow sufficient time between your ceremony and any planned travel to receive your passport. In addition to your Certificate of Naturalization, a passport serves as evidence of citizenship.
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Can a U.S. citizen be denied entry back into the USA?

The same is true for lawful permanent residents: you generally cannot be denied entry to the United States, but declining to answer questions may result in delay or further inspection.
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Can I leave us while n400 pending?

There are no restrictions because you are a green card holder and as a green card holder you are a permanent resident allowed to travel abroad even with a pending naturalization application.
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What happens if your N-400 is denied?

The denial of N-400 does not automatically make your case ready for deportation. However, if USCIS officers find any fraud or other grounds making you ineligible to obtain permanent residence, you may face deportation proceedings. They may cancel your card and place you in immigration court.
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Can I travel before citizenship ceremony?

Make sure any travel does not affect your ability to attend the ceremony, or it will delay you in becoming an Australian citizen. If you plan to travel outside Australia before your ceremony, tell us at your citizenship appointment, or call the Global Service Centre.
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Do I have to send my original naturalization certificate for passport?

Provide evidence of U.S. citizenship

You need to bring the original Certificate of Citizenship as proof of citizenship for a passport. Bring the original and a copy to file with your application. You do not need to submit your original naturalization certificate. You only need to show it at the acceptance facility.
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Can I travel to Bahamas with naturalization certificate?

Passport Exceptions to the Bahamas

Children under age 16 can use a birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or certification of citizenship if traveling to and from the Bahamas by sea.
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Can I travel to Canada with naturalization certificate?

While Canadian law allows all American citizens entering Canada to show government-issued photo ID (e.g. Driver's License) and proof of U.S. citizenship such as a U.S. birth certificate, naturalization certificate, or expired U.S. passport to enter, the United States does not accept these documents.
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How fast can I get a passport after oath ceremony?

Your passport will generally be processed in 4-6 weeks. However, if you need it sooner, then you can pay $60 for expedited processing. You will receive your expedited passport in 2-3 weeks typically. If you choose expedited processing at selected government agencies, then you can get the passport in five business days.
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What to do after getting U.S. citizenship?

After your naturalization ceremony, you should update your Social Security record with the Social Security Administration (SSA). You may do this by submitting Form SS-5, Application for a Social Security Card (PDF), by mail or in person at your local SSA office.
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How long after naturalization interview is the oath ceremony?

Your USCIS oath ceremony will be scheduled based on your citizenship interview. You should receive the notice in the mail between three to six weeks after your interview. The notice should inform you that the ceremony is scheduled some time in the next few weeks.
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Is a certificate of naturalization proof of citizenship?

A Citizenship Certificate or Naturalization Certificate is used to prove the citizenship status of a person. You might need to prove your citizenship status when applying for Social Security benefits, driver's license or learning permit, financial aid, employment, or a U.S. passport.
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Does a certificate of naturalization expire?

Unlike Permanent Resident cards, Certificates of Citizenship and Certificates of Naturalization do not expire.
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Can naturalized citizens be deported?

Can a Natural Born Citizen Be Deported? So, can a naturalized citizen be deported? Typically, a naturalized U.S. citizen cannot be deported because they are a citizen of the United States.
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How long can a naturalized citizen stay out of the USA?

Among the many benefits that come with being naturalized is you do not have to face caps on travels made outside of the US. In the case of permanent residents, any absence of more than six months of duration is likely to be scrutinized. In severe cases, your status will be revoked and you would face deportation.
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Can naturalized U.S. citizens have dual citizenship?

Yes, the United States allows dual citizenship. If you are a naturalized citizen, you don't have to give up citizenship from your country of origin. U.S. immigration law does not prohibit dual nationality. The U.S. Supreme Court also ruled that people can “have and exercise rights of nationality in two countries.”
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Can a U.S. citizen have dual citizenship?

The US allows dual citizenship for its citizens. This means that you can hold your US passport and be a citizen in another country at the same time. In such a scenario, you will be a citizen of two countries and share the same rights and responsibilities with other citizens in each country.
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