After Interview: Cursive writing?

obajaj

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Hi folks,

Just about preparing for my interview coming up this week.
I have heard you're supposed to sign in cursive.

What are the places you're supposed to sign?
I'm aware of:

1) The N-400 form itself.
2) The Naturalization Certificate.

Are you supposed to sign in cursive at BOTH these places? Is the certificate signed at the interview itself, or only when you go for the oath ceremony?

From my understanding, a cursive signature is supposed to be easily readable, much like writing in a running hand. i.e. a person's usual handwriting. Is that right? (Just want to be prepared.... Don't want to mess up my application form or naturalization certificate. :))

I'm not sure if my usual signature is considered cursive or not. If its not, I would have to make up something new to make it cursive. Would it be a problem in the future if my "cursive" signature does not match my usual signature on my other documents? (Say its different from the signature on my passport)

Is the U.S. passport also supposed to be signed using this "cursive" signature?
 
  • N-400 Form
  • 2 passport size photographs that were sent with the application
  • Naturalization Certificate at the Oath ceremony
 
I'm not sure if my usual signature is considered cursive or not. If its not, I would have to make up something new to make it cursive. Would it be a problem in the future if my "cursive" signature does not match my usual signature on my other documents? (Say its different from the signature on my passport)

The cursive test seems to be whether you can read you full name in the way you normally sign, otherwise you must either print it, or write it out in cursive. The main thing is you must do it the same in each location. Worry not, the IO will tell you what to do.
 
You would sign your N400 with your normal signature, whether it's legible or not.

At the interview, the IO will have you sign your name on the photograph and he/she will tell you how to do it. I was told to print my full name. My wife had to print her name too.

On the naturalization certificate, you must sign your name the same way it appears on that photograph.

For all other places, including your passport, you can sign your name with your normal signature. There is no need for the passport signature to match the printed name (or however you signed the photograph and nat cert).
 
Thanks for the responses.
Good to know in advance, just incase the IO looks at ME questioningly, expecting ME to know. :)
 
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