Oath of Allegiance (United States)

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf oath
gptkbp:administeredBy gptkb:U.S._Citizenship_and_Immigration_Services
gptkbp:amendedBy various amendments over time
gptkbp:appliesTo immigrants seeking U.S. citizenship
gptkbp:compatibleWith U.S. citizens by birth
gptkbp:country gptkb:United_States
gptkbp:establishedIn 1790
gptkbp:excludes religious objections may allow modified oath
conscientious objectors may be exempt from bearing arms
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Oath of Allegiance (United States)
gptkbp:includesPledge perform work of national importance under civilian direction if required by law
support and defend the Constitution and laws of the United States
perform noncombatant service if required by law
serve in the U.S. Armed Forces if required by law
bear true faith and allegiance to the United States
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:legalBasis gptkb:Immigration_and_Nationality_Act
gptkbp:recitedBy naturalization ceremony
gptkbp:requires becoming a U.S. citizen
gptkbp:text I hereby declare, on oath, that I absolutely and entirely renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign prince, potentate, state, or sovereignty...
gptkbp:usedFor naturalization
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Presidential_Oath_of_Office_(United_States)
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6