Definition
Oath of Allegiance
The oath taken at a naturalization ceremony to become a U.S. citizen.
The Oath of Allegiance is the final step in the naturalization process. New citizens swear allegiance to the United States, renounce foreign allegiances, and agree to defend the Constitution. Citizenship is effective at the moment the oath is taken.
See also
More immigration terms
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Office of Foreign Labor Certification
The DOL office that processes labor certifications and prevailing wage determinations.
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Panel Physician
A doctor approved by a U.S. consulate to perform medical exams for immigrant visa applicants abroad.
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Parole in Place
A grant of parole to someone already physically inside the U.S.
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Parolee
A noncitizen permitted to enter the U.S. temporarily for urgent humanitarian or significant public benefit reasons.
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PERM
Program Electronic Review Management — the labor certification process for most EB-2 and EB-3 cases.
Not legal advice. Definitions are provided for educational use. For case-specific guidance, consult a licensed immigration attorney.