NATURALIZATION AND IMMIGRATION INFORMATION

For Information and answers to questions including:

-Scheduling of naturalization ceremonies
-Duplicate copies of certificates of naturalization
-Dates, alien registration numbers and certificate numbers
-Status of your naturalization application

Contact: The Bureau Of Citizenship and Immigration Services at 1-800-375-5283 OR WWW.USCIS.GOV

Naturalization Ceremonies

The United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio has retained exclusive jurisdiction to conduct naturalization ceremonies for applicants seeking citizenship. The ceremonies are presided over by a United States District Judge and are held in the Cleveland and Toledo court houses. In Cleveland, the ceremonies are generally scheduled for the 1st and 3rd Friday of each month. In Toledo, the ceremonies are held once per month, generally on the last Friday of each month. Applicants seeking citizenship will receive their ceremony date and time from the U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Procedures

The Immigration and Naturalization Service (INS) should be contacted directly for procedures on becoming naturalized.  Visit the Immigration and Naturalization web site for answers to common questions, copies of forms, and general information about the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service.

Naturalization Records

All naturalization records of persons naturalized in this court prior to 1967 are stored at and are available through:

   National Archives and Records Administration
   Great Lakes Region
   7358 South Pulaski Road
   Chicago, Illinois 60629-5898

Copies of records of naturalizations since 1967 may be obtained by contacting the Clerk’s Office Naturalization clerk via email.

Becoming a U.S. Citizen: An Overview of the Naturalization Process: This 10-minute Flash® presentation provides a general overview of the naturalization process including where to find immigration information and the general requirements for obtaining U.S. citizenship.  
This page can be found at http://www.uscis.gov/civicsflashcards

Passport Information:
Why you should obtain a passport
How to apply for a passport
How to apply for a passport (spanish)
 

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