How long does it take to complete the naturalization process?
Currently, the naturalization process at the Oklahoma City Field Office of the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services takes approximately 90 days from filing to attending the public ceremony where approved applicants take the Oath of Allegiance and receive their Certificates of Naturalization. The fastest case in our office within the last 12 months took only 45 days. My father is an older person. He does not speak English very well. Can he get around the English language component of the naturalization interview? Each applicant must take a civics test. Each applicant must demonstrate minimal competence in English through speaking, reading and writing. Certain exceptions exist regarding the civics and English language requirement. Persons who are 50 years or older on the date of their application with at least 20 years of permanent residency may waive the English language requirement. Persons who are 55 years or older on the date of their application with at least 15 years
