Figment

I have a stepson who is applying for naturalization, and has only the
naturalization ceremony to complete. He is currently attending school
in Canada, and his naturalization ceremony is scheduled for the end of
September.

Does anyone know if it's possible to postpone the naturalization
ceremony for several months until the winter break, or if it's
possible to change the venue for the naturalization ceremony to one
closer to his current location?

Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

ian-mstm

The oath ceremony must take place in the state where he lives. It is possible to postpone the ceremony, but there is no way to ensure that it takes place within a specific range of dates. Further, if you send a letter asking for a postponement, there is no way to ensure that USCIS will even receive the letter... and if he doesn't show up for the ceremony, his file may simply be closed. I suggest he not postpone the ceremony... while it may be a tad expensive, it's well worth the effort for him to return for the ceremony.

Word of warning though... if he's flying back to the US for the ceremony, he may not be able to fly back to Canada without a valid US passport... and that's not something he's going to get immediately.

Ian

JAJ

Agree entirely. Postponing things causes just too many risks.
It would be wise to fly back a few days in advance in case of last minute delays.

And he needs to prove to the officer at port of entry that he is still a U.S. permanent resident.

He could fly to somewhere on the U.S. side of the border and cross the border by land. EG fly to Detroit, cross to Windsor.

meauxna

He will of course have to return as a US citizen.