Sworn statement
U.S. Naturalization Test (2025 Standard) glossary · English
Definition
Your testimony after the truth oath.
Sworn statement in plain English
A sworn statement is simply the answers you give AFTER you've raised your right hand and promised to tell the truth. Once you take that oath, everything you say counts as official testimony the government can rely on, so it must be honest. Think of it like signing your name on your words out loud: from that moment, a lie isn't just a mistake, it's breaking a promise you made under law. During your citizenship interview, this is why you answer carefully and truthfully.
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