Overview

The naturalization process begins with a document called a Petition for Naturalization which must be filed with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. Every potential citizen must complete a Petition before taking the Oath of Allegiance. The Petition contains the potential citizen’s birth date, occupation, means of entry to the United States, and names of any spouse and children. The Petition also provides the Alien Registration number, and the number assigned to their Certificate of Naturalization.

Ceremonies

The District Court of the Virgin Islands is the primary location for naturalizing new citizens within the U.S. Virgin Islands. On occasion, ceremonies may be held at other locations to include the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Building. Visitors are required to pass through a magnetometer and have all belongings and packages subject to physical and/or X-ray examination. When reporting for a naturalization ceremony, please plan your arrival time accordingly. Firearms, knives, explosives, and other weapons are prohibited from federal court facilities and subject to confiscation.

2026 Naturalization Ceremonies

For information regarding scheduling or rescheduling a naturalization ceremony or any matter relevant to citizenship and immigration, contact the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services at (800) 375-5283.