U.S. District Court - Eastern District of New York 225 Cadman Plaza East, Brooklyn, NY 11201

"I attended my oath ceremony here in July 2024 and wanted to share my experience to help others navigate the process. While the ceremony itself was very moving, the initial processing took a long time. Here's a breakdown of my experience: Arrival: My appointment was for 8:00 AM, but the entire process took 3.5 hours. Security and Check-In: Upon arrival, you'll leave your phone at the entrance. If you come with family, they will wait on the third floor, while you proceed to the second floor. Document Verification: - They will ensure you have the completed form sent with the ceremony notice. - They will provide you a proof of name change (if applicable). - They will collect all your USCIS-issued documents (green card, work permits, etc.). - They will also verify the information on your certificate of naturalization. - Additionally, they will provide paperwork to register for voting. Waiting: Due to the large number of people, the first part of the process can take more than 2 hours. Ceremony: Once processing is complete, your family/friends are brought in to witness the ceremony. There will be a speech by the judge, followed by the oath-taking ceremony recited together. Certificate and Departure: After collecting your certificate, you are free to go. The ceremony itself was great, but the initial processing could be more streamlined to reduce wait times. The judge's speech was particularly inspiring, though."

"Brooklyn Federal Court Judge Nicholas Garaufis makes be wonder if he is qualified to preside of cases based on unfounded political agenda driven comments he’s made. Out of curiosity, did he get some of that Soros money for campaign?"

"I asked for an early termination and they don't understand the nuanced view of the situation. They instead, want to gaslight and label you with what they want, don't even let you speak up against them or at the trial. And don't understand when people don't hire you due to the economy or racial discrimination. And the whole thing, the prosecutors were just not honest and good people in anything they say. They never try to understand who you are or where you are coming from, or what their own people did to me."

"So, if you have appointment at 8:00 am, keep in mind, they aren’t allow enter before 7:50 am, after that you go to the second floor ( ceremony hall), there were about 60 people, first, we came up , row by row, they took our “green cards”, showed our certificates to check if there is everything correct, then we sit back and were waiting for Judge, after 40 minutes when Judge came, we read Oath of Allegiance, Pledge of Allegiance, then he had a speech, after he done and left, we got our certificates, so we left the court at 11:00 am. PS, they take your phone in lobby."