Completed the Naturalization process today with the Oath in the US Federal Court House in Indianapolis. About 70 people from some interesting countries (Peru, Argentina), a quarter or so Indian, etc. All ages, too. The youngest was an Indian young lady in her 20's, oldest was an Indian gentleman in his 60's (who got a US Flag in the process)
Everyone checked in, turned in their Green Card's and assorted US travel paperwork, and was seated. The Judge came into the court room following the usual courtroom process (gavel, etc)
The Senior IO from Indy DO read the roll, doing a good job with most of the names. New Citizens were invited to stand and say the country they were born. After the Oath and Pledge of Allegiance, there were speeches by the Judge and a number of guests, including representatives of our elected officials (Senators, Congressmen), Federal Government, Indiana and Indy Bar Association, Social Security, Voter Registration, and Daughters of The American Revolution. No video message.
The ceremony was completed in about 40 mins. Afterwards the senior IO read the roll once again and one by one we proceeded to pick up our Certificate from the Judge, mini-photo-op, collect letters from elected officials and materials from other VIP's, and exit to the paperwork area (Social Security adjustment, Voter Reg)
Best of Luck to everyone!
