(a)
An applicant for naturalization shall be deemed a citizen of the United States as of the date on which the applicant takes the prescribed oath of allegiance,
in an administrative ceremony or in a ceremony conducted by an appropriate court under
§ 337.8
of this chapter. (Amended effective 11/28/2011,
76 FR
53764) (Previous paragraph (a) revised 7/24/95;
60 FR 37803
)