The Top 7 Things To Do AFTER Becoming A US Citizen! (2024 Update)

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What are the top 7 things you need to do after becoming a US citizen? A possible first step is to get a U.S. passport, which you’ll need if you have plans to travel out of the country. You don’t have your green card anymore, so a passport is the only valid document you can use to re-enter the U.S. In this video I also cover some of the practical benefits of a U.S. passport vs. a certificate of naturalization, and explain the differences between a passport book and a passport card, including their costs and how to apply for them!
Next you might want to consider updating your Social Security card to remove restrictions and maintain your employment eligibility in the U.S. I guide you through the process, showing you how to find your local Social Security Administration office and explaining what documents you need to bring with you.
There is a lot of debate whether you should apply for your US passport first, or update your social security card first. I explain both sides of this issue, and make recommendations depending on what your situation might be.
As a new US citizen, you also need to register to vote… and then exercise that right! Voting is a privilege and responsibility for US citizens, so please take part in it. You not only want to vote in federal elections, but also state and local elections-those are actually where your vote can have a larger impact!
I also talk about sponsoring family members outside the country. Now that you’re a US citizen, your immediate relatives will be able to get a US visa without waiting in line, and you’ll be able to petition for several new family members in the family preference categories.
For those with children under 18, I explain how they automatically acquire U.S. citizenship and the steps to obtain proof, and weigh the options between a certificate of citizenship and a U.S. passport.
Lastly, if you've changed your name during naturalization, I cover the importance of updating your Social Security record, driver's license, and other personal records to reflect your new name!
#uscitizenship
#usimmigration
#uscis
🔹 Locate your DMV: usa.gov/state-motor-vehicle-services
🔹 File form N-600: www.uscis.gov/n-600
🔹 USCIS "How Do I" guides: www.uscis.gov/tools/how-do-i-...
🔹 Register to vote: vote.gov/
🔹 Social Security Administration: secure.ssa.gov/
🔹 Form SS-5: www.ssa.gov/forms/ss-5.pdf
🔹 Passport acceptance facilities: iafdb.travel.state.gov/
🔹 Passport processing times: travel.state.gov/content/trav...
🔹 Passport fees: travel.state.gov/content/trav...
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[@ImmigrationAttorney]

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[@oraclechrismat3368]

Thank you for the information

[@olufunsooresanya3558]

Hello counsel love your channel can you do a video on steps for applying for paperwork children when they arrive in the US for children of US citizens or permanent residents who have just had their IR2 petitions approved in another country?

[@abumahmoud2018]

Thank you for information

[@krishanugoldar2747]

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[@bilalafsar3446]

I just became a US citizen and got my passport but My social security doesn’t have that DHS line.. maybe just because I was a permanent resident,so am I good with that ?or I still need to update my social security card?

[@USA-CANADA1480]

The Dept of State and USCIS should get together and allow a Passport Booth next to the Citizenship Ceremony location and should be recommended to the New Citizens to directly apply for one conveniently immediately after the oath. This will surely make it convenient for new citizens and increase revenue for the Dept of State.

[@rodriguebiyela2311]

They will definitely make a lot of money the same day

[@jenn4985]

This is the most complete, straight forward and clear video, congrats !

[@cocs88715]

my oath ceremony is next week…there’s still so much to do after this! Thank you for explaining all of this!

[@delcinegardener9860]

I went in for my interview 4 months after I applied for my citienship, got sworn in the same day, applied for my passport a week after and got it 3 weeks after

[@varunchandra1]

Congratulations. Can I know which Field Office did you have your interview at?

[@vallloyd9653]

Wooo 🥳 congratulations, how did you done the process?? You used a lawyer or you applied by yourself!!?

[@Rudrasivangi]

@@varunchandra1i attended in Sacramento. It went well.

[@beatricenjua4001]

Please which state is that?

[@nicoleperez1424]

The exact same for me! Applied and became a citizen 4 months after!

[@marissadelapena5066]

Thank you very impressive explanation, infos. I'm glad I found this video, I now know what to do next❤

[@susanmorris621]

Thank you for all that information. My oath ceremony is on Monday. you explained everything very clear. Now i know what steps take first. Thank you again.

[@bluebell2260]

Thanks for the clarity.

[@SurujdeiRamsumeer-so1rl]

Thanks I do love and appreciate your messages it’s convenient to the future for families members it’s confidential information

[@princessafrica9]

Very useful post. Thank you for being so supportive

[@zenalegesse482]

Thank you for the video it is really helpful 🙏

[@ivymaymandapat]

the explanation is very clear thanks for sharing.

[@audryangus4795]

MANY THANKS FOR THIS VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION 👌

[@boyejohnson4287]

Informative video, thank you.

[@marvinmorris1578]

That's a very good idea I never thought about that 🤔 thank you 😊

[@white_devil527]

Thank you for your support

[@teddyalbanjeffersonndouban5428]

I went in on March 9th and waiting for the letter of approval and oath ceremony date. I am planning on getting the passport first. Thank you for the tips ma'am!

[@ibtissamlarbi6758]

Very helpful information thank you 😊

[@MrCameramanJ]

There's an error on your video. You said about not being able to travel internationally with a passport card. You can actually travel with a passport card to Canada, Mexico, the caribbean, Bermuda, at land boarder crossings or a sea port of entry.

[@Mr.FLOYDs]

I did mine like this: 1-SSN (with name change) 2- Employer of Current Job to Change Name on Payroll 3-US Passport 4- Federal Income Tax Filling and Name Update through IRS 5- TD Bank Name Change Update 6- NJ Driver License State ID - Doing the State ID also gave you options to register to vote. 7+ Everything else such as Bills, credit cards etc. Bear in mind I have 2 bank accounts. I notified to change only 1 and leave the other under my former name. Should I need to deposit a check within the year of anything such as relief fund, or credit and they somehow sends it with an account on file and has not been updated as of yet. Such event happened when we were in the pandemic of 2020.

[@abumahmoud2018]

Thank you for the information ❤

[@LOTUS-gg1zy]

thanks for your information!

[@FerozKhan-jb4gy]

good information, thank you

[@user-gf9ti5iz8i]

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[@Keveen]

You are the Best Moumita!

[@SouhailTweak]

What an amazing explanation, thank you so much and for sure I will follow you

[@ImmigrationAttorney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Freedom-jl7zf]

Thank you so much!

[@RapKrider]

I have been teaching citizenship classes since the 1990's. This detailed information is quite valuable. I do think it might need a bit of update on some of the details. And, a rough outline of this 16 minute video showing time points.

[@user-ov6ih2lv7s]

Excellent information indeed.. Thank you very much Ms. Moumita ❤

[@ImmigrationAttorney]

My pleasure 😊 Glad it was helpful!

[@dastagirsiddiqui8477]

Great presentation

[@liakegoshvili1159]

Thank you.

[@cassianobraga9327]

Great video 🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@natyc9453]

Thank you!!!!!!!!

[@carlinetessier5500]

You are the best thank you.

[@jjjamell]

I sworn in January 4th..2024 I filed for my passport January 10th 2024 .. normal process of $130 ..6 to 8 weeks.. my passport came back February 10th 2024..

[@michaelhorgan9525]

State Department seems to be on a roll with Passport applications and I guess they solved their backlog. Though it could build up once travel season starts.

[@MrZipper42]

As to updating your Social Security. We went same day as the oath ceremony. Showed them the naturalization certificate. They made a copy of it. Made my wife swear an oath. And that was it.

[@AbuNewYorkCity]

Great news

[@claudeperez2804]

new subscriber here... this is good advise

[@deugmowoore6428]

thank you.

[@mrmrslarson896]

Thank you

[@abrahamlincoln4260]

Thank you 🙏

[@miminimiminika]

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[@felipequixan2047]

You better update you ssn, specially if you have changed of name before applying for passport because they will take your certificate and it will take time

[@elaine7461]

THANKS LAWYER

[@Judess89]

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[@NgideNgolle]

Thank you very much , I have learned something vital today

[@sifansafi9579]

Hi dear, can you teach us something about NCV? Please 🙏

[@stevenroshni1228]

It sounds like it's better to update the Social Security Card first but It's exciting to potentially put in a passport application within a day of becoming a citizen. If you must travel urgently, you can go to a Passport Agency office and even if you leave the US, the embassy or consulate has to give a US citizen a travel document to reenter. Note: The passport card can be used to travel internationally by land or sea and a handful of state offer Enhanced ID that serves the same function.

[@ahmedmaher1276]

Good evening Thank you for the information you are sharing with us .my k1 case is ready for the interview in Abu Dubai embassy and i went to Egypt to gather the documents and translated them in certified translator from US embassy in Egypt would it be accepted in Abu Dubai embassy

[@alexberenshtein4878]

Social security is updated automatically . The waiting times shown in the video are the most extreme cases . Thank you but it needs to be more up to date.

[@whome1629]

@alexberenshtein4878 No it is not, the tell you to go to SSO with your Naturalization Certificate because that is what proves your change of status. If you don't they will still have you as a resident in the system. They send you a new card your number will be the same but the card will now have USA in gold.

[@feddizon2789]

Thank you for these very detailed and informative tips. 👍

[@ImmigrationAttorney]

Glad it was helpful!

[@luisdanielsantana33]

Great🎉🎉🎉

[@Myloves01]

You can use your 10 year green card for international traveling I did many years ago before I become a citizen

[@rutasverdesena2037]

Correct. You can re-entry the U.S. with a valid green card.

[@ahmadkhosravi7840]

Getting the passport

[@celestinodayondon3001]

Watching from Philippines ❤❤❤❤

[@Pirsuid]

I have an Oath Ceremony tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow I have an orientation day for my new job, what should I do?

[@arcodean2000]

I have a question about name change Atty. My given name has a Jr. as a suffix but my naturalization certificate has none yet my driver's license and my former green card has it. Would this be a problem? Should I go back to the USCIS for a change? Thanks.

[@gloopy223]

Great

[@HablaKK]

can i make a notarized photocopy of my certificate of naturalization and use it for other documents like social security updates?

[@maryzu664]

I would say passport in case I need to travel outside the US I need to make sure I will be able to come back

[@JoaniHeh]

While updating your SSC.. can you also request to change the debit as well

[@mahmoodahmed6486]

Can we get a name change ,does it effect my family immigration process if I change my name at naturalization

[@UnitedWorldLife195]

Please please please answer me this question🙏 as a US citizen I want to go to another country for over a year or more but I don’t know what to apply for that kind of travel

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Apparently the new n400 form now has the ability to forward your status to SSA saving you a trip.

[@alexandraking6963]

I got married but my case is taken forever because my N400 was denied and I made an appeal for a second hearing. Can I take my husband name ( different than the one in my social and green card ) ???

[@ifeanyimadubugwu8958]

Will call you on behalf of my son in foreign country.

[@tanzinahiya5314]

What is the current processing time for Ir5 visa (Bangladesh)?

[@armandolo17]

The SSN card can be updated right after the GC.

[@HarshangSoni]

Hi Just wanted to know, once I will update my SSA as citizens and my name change, will I get a new SSA card with new name?? I know SSA # will remain same

[@user-jf6ph2hp2w]

no comprendo

[@kossilogossou4353]

Hi my name is Kossi Emmanuel Logossou. I became a US CITIZEN since 2020. I appliied a petition for my wife and my 6 yrs old son since Nov 10 /2022. The USCIS approved the case and then sent it to the NVC 10/ 01/ 2022. Since then i've never heard anything from the NVC. IS IT NORMAL, THE WAITING TIME?

[@miminimiminika]

You need to update your profile as a citizen

[@mannytempla069]

when I came into USA I acquired social security first, then waited for 5 years to apply for US citizenship, I need social security card to be able to work while waiting for 5 years for citizenship.

[@user-sf5pi3lg7q]

1:52

[@olivier4916]

I have a question can i enter the USA by land using my naturalization certificate and driver license in California I don’t have a passport?

[@michaelhorgan9525]

Yes you can but you might have to be in secondary. Though you should get a US passport but the US cannot deny you from entering.

[@TroyVFuchs]

When my spouse got their 10 green card, he got a new SSN and that DHS statement is gone. Does he still need to contact the SSN office?

[@whome1629]

@TroyVFuchs only the SSA can send you SSC so if SSA sent him a new card he doesn't have to contact them.

[@ajjuvt8320]

Hi, I have a question. I submitted i485 and received EAD and AP. But, the final action date backdated before receiving GC (India EB2). Now my EAD and AP are expiring. My question is : Can I apply EAD & AP extension when my date of filing date is not current?

[@Ecua]

File a new I-765 and I-131. Find a U.S. immigration lawyer, if you can’t do it by yourself.

[@mohamedjaber4286]

If you're applying for citizenship online, then uscis will update your social security. You have to select the box and give uscis permission to do so.

[@whome1629]

@mohamedjaber4286 Why would anyone rely on that supposed it failed to do that, always do it yourself, go to the SSO in person don't thrust technology.

[@marcussulonteh6605]

Hello.. I am a green card holder. Last year 2023 I applied for my wife and my two step kids. I want to apply for citizenship because I’m over 5years now but the attorney who did the filing for my family is saying that i should not do my citizenship until my family come to the US. He further said if I do my citizenship right now that means I will have to re-file for my family. Which means I will be starting the process all over again. Can anybody in here better explain to me about this? Thanks!

[@bangallyceesay4959]

Hi, how are you doing? I sent my Naturalization certificate For applying for the passport but I forget I didn’t sign my certificate did that will be issue to bring it back to sign it or the process it I’m just asking I just leave their blank. I didn’t put anything there.

[@whome1629]

@bangallyceesay4959 Your certificate should have been signed immediately after the ceremony. I hope everything worked out for you in terms of getting it back and putting your signature on it.

[@jenniferrt09]

You can also travel nationally with a Real ID

[@michaelhorgan9525]

For a Naturalized citizen it is best to have a Passport as it also serves as a backup form of citizenship for things such as the DMV.

[@user-lh5bz7qr1l]

I have a question how long someone can I apply for us citizenship if he entered with fiancée visa after obtaining 2 years green card he/ she has to renew it or he can apply for citizenship when it’s expired thank you

[@darwinmang4932]

First need to renew your green card to remove the provisional to obtain the 10 years card. And you can submit you citizenship application after 2 years and 9 months of residency.

[@hecpal1982]

I became US citizen more than 15 years ago. Before that, I had a green card and my SS card has never had any annotation of my immigration status on the front. For that reason, I have never changed my immigration status with Social Security. If I don't change it, could I loose any SS benefits in the future? What are the repercussions of not doing it?

[@darwinmang4932]

Mine didn’t too but I updated it because it’s recommended. I heard of someone who got denied some benefits cuz he never updated his SSN

[@Osama30061989]

To apply for the first passport, you need only one copy of the certificate of citizenship/naturalization; not two.

[@michaelhorgan9525]

USPS or the agency will need a photocopy that the US Department of state will keep. The actual copy will be sent back to you.

[@vetcyvee861]

What do you mean by "Update your name"? I didn't get that part

[@Ecua]

When you apply for citizenship you can get a free legal name change. You can use the opportunity to change, simply, or update your name. For example you could change your maiden name to a married name, or your given name to a name you like more than your current name. You don’t have to change your name, but it a once in a lifetime opportunity to do so, if you want to.

[@akuakesewaa9715]

Am confused about your social security portion, I never had any problem with that, I guess it depends on your type of visa you brought to this country! I didn’t update mine and never had any issues and also I never had that language on mine anyway

[@hecpal1982]

Same with me. I became US citizen 15 years but I've never changed my immigration status with SS. I've never had any issues since my SS card doesn't have that "language" on the front. But after watching this video, I wonder if I really have to update citizenship status with SS

[@ImmigrationAttorney]

@@hecpal1982 USCIS recommends doing so, otherwise you might have issues gaining employment, collecting social security benefits, or receiving government services later in life.

[@whome1629]

@akuakesewaa9715 please update your status with the SSA take your Naturalization Certificate and passport with you, they will send you a new card with the same number but the card will indicate that you are a citizen. USA will be embossed on the new card.

[@akuakesewaa9715]

@@whome1629 I get that, but the one I was first given when I step foot in this country already had the USA embossed on it already, so why was that?

[@sarwarkhan1185]

What if one parent becomes citizen before a child birth and the other parent loves abroad with children not a citizen or even legal permanent resident . Currently I-130 approved for the parent living abroad with the kids . Does applying for CBRA gets the kids direct citizenship while the spouse wait for the case to be processed for visa ?

[@Ecua]

You would need to do a consultation with a U.S. immigration attorney to get that question answered. There is a lot of factors involved with derivative citizenship, and you and your spouse would need to provide background info to get that question answered.

[@timothyminton9435]

I am the us citizen and have petitioned for my wife as of right now the only progress made was getting her work permit. I-130 and I-485 are still being processed. I now have been made aware of a significant debt to the irs totaling around $25,000. I will need to be setting a payment plan with them. I still have to do 2023 taxes and am planning to file jointly. I will also owe money for 2023. Please tell me how this should be dealt as it pertains to the immigration process. Should I just file jointly then set up payment plan? I of course can not set up payment plan until 2023 taxes are filed. Also what potential problems can this cause for my wife immigration case?

[@suliskaman554]

P

[@Ecua]

Talk with a tax accountant, not an immigration attorney.

[@FaisalLatifOfficial]

From the day a parent files a petition for their married daughter (country Pakistan), how long does it take to receive a green card?

[@l1f07bscs0035]

Above 21 is not priority. Anywhere from 7 years to 30

[@charliediga8987]

I have a question my dad renewed his green card last 2022 but until now he didn’t receive his green card yet. What are we supposed to do? I appreciate your help thank you

[@thegreatest6614]

Hi. I’m not an expert but I’d suggest if you have a lawyer contact them, if not, you should call USCIS and find out, because it seems like it’s out of the normal. Recently I went to a USCIS office building here in California with a friend of mine to find out about his case and the officer at the reception gave us a number to call USCIS and showed us how to get through the system by clicking on certain options on the phone and got to an officer (on the phone) quick. Good luck

[@Pacific6]

Hi miss. What Is the Purpose of Form N-600K? This application is for U.S. citizenship and issuance of a Certificate of Citizenship under the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) section 322 for a child who regularly resides outside of the United States? Is that correct ? What if my child born outside usa ? One 15 y ather one 12 . Can I apply for them to be a us citizen like the father ? Me ? Pls need you answer. Thanks

[@michaelhorgan9525]

N-600K is for those who live in the US under the care of a US citizen parent who might not meet the requirements of a CRBA. N-600K has some requirements for the parent but it is at the time of application. Once granted, a parent can get their child a Passport using that form. It is not for children already living in the US under the care of a Naturalized parent. That will require a N-600. Though most just get their kids passports with additional documentation (N-600K must use a certificate of citizenship same with n-600 once family has received cert to apply for passport).

[@ellismclinusa6848]

I have a son that 19 years old after I swearing does it make him a us citizen also?

[@octavioserrano3786]

Hello everyone, I was wondering if I can use my just given naturalization certificate to cross from Mexico to the US, I know I won’t be having a passport, but I wanted to celebrate with all my family living in Mexico the very same day I got my certificate and go back to the US a week later, can I use my certificate to do this? Or shall I wait to receive my passport?

[@AbuNewYorkCity]

As a US citizen, they have to let you back in, but they will be very unhappy with you, perhaps detaining you for several hours and giving a stern lecture.

[@engineermahedihasan9414]

my green card expires 2020 in bangladesh,i have uscis fingerprint notice,sb1 rejected 2021 ,how to enter usa? G28 can help to enter nyc airport?

[@whome1629]

engineermahedihasan9414 once you let your green card expired while you were outside the US you screwed yourself. Check with the US Embassy see what they say.

[@visitacionvillasis6568]

Do i need to change my id because when i apply my id i am a green card holder.

[@whome1629]

@visitacionvillasis6568 Yes update your status with your local DMV, they will need to see your documents proving you're a citizen.

[@Jindsing]

If I re-enter the US using my nexus card. Will I still need to have my present my passport?

[@justice9898]

yes

[@jiraepps9323]

If I don’t change my name so do I have to update driver license? Thank you

[@whome1629]

@jiraepps9323 Yes take your documents to your local DMV and have it updated in there system.

[@getch2498]

I am US citizen andI applied for my siblings in 2014, my case never progress from the beginning. What is your sugussion?

[@whome1629]

@getch2498 you may need to get an immigration lawyer to help you.

[@prabhakaroli8128]

I received my SSN card with green card. It doesn’t have any conditions. Do I still need to apply for change to SSN card before receiving passport?

[@noivee3732]

Bring your documents citizenship to SSN office. They will update a new card for you. A new card has something different from an old one.

[@gerardocastillocastro4019]

Yes, you still need to go to the SSA office and update your record

[@eyasuali842]

Good morning It has been more than 10 years since I became a US citizen is it okay to apply to SSA now?

[@vinnettefolkes5918]

Yes

[@maxinewatson7112]

I became a us citizen after filing for my children 21 and over but i never send the certificate to USCIS there case is documentarly complete and fees paid but i have been waiting for interview dates since june of 2022 still nothing. I submitted the naturalization certificate to NVC since i did not have green card anymore. I receive a letter last week to say one of my petition will be terminated if i dont pay new fees and documents. Its very puzzling to me since i submitted and pay all fees already. What should I do now?

[@maxinewatson7112]

My country is Jamaica

[@whome1629]

​@@maxinewatson7112Contact an immigration lawyer.

[@Solidsnake999]

Do I need to update my status with my current employer ?

[@justice9898]

yes

[@user-lv2oq5qo2q]

how can i sponsor my 16 year old? should i just go to the US embassy in Mexico and request US passport for my daughter? or is there any other way I can get this done here in the USA? please if you have any info on this let me know. appreciate all you do thank you in advance.

[@whome1629]

@user-lv2oq5qo2q You have to file the paperwork to sponsor your child or children. If you need help contact am immigration lawyer.