October 09, 2020
IN THE UNITED STATES DISTRICT COURT
FOR THE WESTERN DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
IN THE MATTER OF:
SUSPENSION OF NATURALIZATION Fifth Amended
CEREMONIES IN THE WESTERN Standing Order No. 2020-3
DISTRICT OF VIRGINIA
Effective immediately, due to the health threats posed by the novel coronavirus COVID-
19 pandemic, the United States District Court for the Western District of Virginia is temporarily
SUSPENDING all naturalization ceremonies scheduled to be performed in this district on or
before December 31, 2020.
During this temporary period of suspension and until further Order of this Court, the
Attorney General of the United States, acting through the United States Citizenship and
Immigration Services (USCIS), may administer the Oath of Allegiance to all applicants for
naturalization residing in the Western District of Virginia. See 8 U.S.C. § 1421.
It is so ORDERED.
October
8th day of _____________,
Entered this ____ 2020.
Michael F. Urbanski
Chief U.S. District Judge
2020.10.08 14:14:00 -04'00'
Michael F. Urbanski
Chief United States District Judge
