Next Steps (After Naturalization)

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osheth

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I tried searching through "Life after Citizenship" forum for next steps after naturalization but couldn't find one. Is there a good information/thread that one could suggest that list out various steps including SSN, Passport, Surrender Cert and OCI etc?

I am still few/several weeks out for naturalization ceremony but wanted to make sure that I am prepared for next steps just in case if emergency warrants India trip sooner than planned.
 
osheth said:
I tried searching through "Life after Citizenship" forum for next steps after naturalization but couldn't find one. Is there a good information/thread that one could suggest that list out various steps including SSN, Passport, Surrender Cert and OCI etc?

I am still few/several weeks out for naturalization ceremony but wanted to make sure that I am prepared for next steps just in case if emergency warrants India trip sooner than planned.
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If you have a name change during naturalization the order should be
i. DMV to get DL in new name / state ID in new name
2. visit SSN for new card
both the above offices want to see your original NC and name change doc issued by court.
3. after above 2 apply for passport. For passport they need original NC ( keep a copy, may come handy later)
4. Surrender cert and OCI can be done only after you have US passport.

If you have no name change involved, item 1 and 2 can be done on receipt of US passport.
 
madh4 said:
If you have a name change during naturalization the order should be
i. DMV to get DL in new name / state ID in new name
2. visit SSN for new card
both the above offices want to see your original NC and name change doc issued by court.
3. after above 2 apply for passport. For passport they need original NC ( keep a copy, may come handy later)
4. Surrender cert and OCI can be done only after you have US passport.

If you have no name change involved, item 1 and 2 can be done on receipt of US passport.
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Thanks Madh4.

So is that true that step 4 could be performed in one shot (both together)?
 
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