Children for oath ceremony

[futurecitizen]

I have been invited for oath mid June. Can I take my kids aged 6 and 3 yrs to citizenship ceremony along with me

 

[eileenf]

Yes you can, just keep in mind that the oath is kind of boring for kids and if one of them freaks out, cic employees will make them leave the ceremony with an adult (you?) and they won't let them back in ("to protect the dignity of the ceremony" though banishing fussy babies and bored toddlers does not seem dignified to me personally...)

But, your kids are on the older side, so it's probably fine. Bring toys/books/distractions because the ceremony takes a couple hours (it's mostly waiting around). If you're worried about them freaking out, make sure there's another trusted adult there to leave the room with them so you can still take your oath!

And finally, congratulations!

 

[datascientist]

Are the kids required to be there physically at the time of interview?
I have applied for myself and son, wife applying later.
Also do i carry my son's document at the time of my test?

Yes you can, just keep in mind that the oath is kind of boring for kids and if one of them freaks out, cic employees will make them leave the ceremony with an adult (you?) and they won't let them back in ("to protect the dignity of the ceremony" though banishing fussy babies and bored toddlers does not seem dignified to me personally...)

But, your kids are on the older side, so it's probably fine. Bring toys/books/distractions because the ceremony takes a couple hours (it's mostly waiting around). If you're worried about them freaking out, make sure there's another trusted adult there to leave the room with them so you can still take your oath!

And finally, congratulations!

 

[ramkris]

Yes you can, just keep in mind that the oath is kind of boring for kids and if one of them freaks out, cic employees will make them leave the ceremony with an adult (you?) and they won't let them back in ("to protect the dignity of the ceremony" though banishing fussy babies and bored toddlers does not seem dignified to me personally...)

But, your kids are on the older side, so it's probably fine. Bring toys/books/distractions because the ceremony takes a couple hours (it's mostly waiting around). If you're worried about them freaking out, make sure there's another trusted adult there to leave the room with them so you can still take your oath!

And finally, congratulations!

I have a question here . If parent moves out along with kid as asked by cic is that considered a non completion of oath by a parent. Would the oath be rescheduled in that case. Another thing when friends and families are invited would they also be present in the same room as those who r taking oath.
In that case can kid be given to those who can take care and parent would be able to come back

 

[Seym]

I have a question here . If parent moves out along with kid as asked by cic is that considered a non completion of oath by a parent. Would the oath be rescheduled in that case. Another thing when friends and families are invited would they also be present in the same room as those who r taking oath.
In that case can kid be given to those who can take care and parent would be able to come back

Yes, yes and yes.

 

[canuck_in_uk]

I have a question here . If parent moves out along with kid as asked by cic is that considered a non completion of oath by a parent. Would the oath be rescheduled in that case. Another thing when friends and families are invited would they also be present in the same room as those who r taking oath.
In that case can kid be given to those who can take care and parent would be able to come back

Your can't leave the oath ceremony at all. If you do, you are out. If the kid starts acting up, you need to have another person there to take them out.

 

[ramkris]

so i prefer not to take kids for ceremony. That should work right

 

[canuck_in_uk]

so i prefer not to take kids for ceremony. That should work right

Probably easiest, especially if there is a very limited amount of guests allowed at your ceremony.

 

[AJ2023]

Hi everyone, do minors/kids under 14 years receive an invite for the oath ceremony?
Me and my husband received the invite but our kid did not receive an invite. I am wondering if I should follow up or let it be. He will be attending the ceremony with us