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2. To the extent practicable,U.S. Citizenship Welcome Packet(Form M-771)will also be distributed to candidates participating in naturalization ceremonies overseas, subject to circumstances such as the location of the ceremony and the capacity of the military member to carry the materials. 3. See Section B, Ceremony Check-in Process [12 USCIS-PM J.5(B}],and Section C, Ceremony Program[12 USCIS-PM J.5(C11. 4. USCIS offices are exempt from implementing the ceremony program when conducting a home visit,or an expedited administrative naturalization ceremony. See Chapter 6,Judicial and Expedited Oath Ceremonies [12 USCIS-PM J.6]. 5. USCIS offices may incorporate a live performance as an alternative to the version on the video.If any proprietary versions of the national anthem,or any other songs,are being used,the user must ensure that the intellectual property rights of the holder(s)are respected,and the necessary legal permissions are acquired. 6. Opening(welcoming)remarks include,but are not limited to,an introduction of ceremony principals and an overview of the ceremony program. 7. The designated official reads aloud a list of countries represented by the naturalization candidates' former nationalities. 8. See Chapter 2,The Oath of Allegiance [12 USCIS-PM J.2]. See INA 337. See 8 CFTC 337.1(a)and 8 CFTC 337.1(2}. 9. Concluding remarks may include,but are not limited to,expressing appreciation to those family and friends in attendance, acknowledging the achievement of the naturalized citizens,announcing the services of those governmental and non-governmental entities in attendance,and explaining the distribution method for the certificates of naturalization. 10. Only USCIS leadership and officers may present the Certificates of Naturalization to the naturalized U.S. citizens. 11. The presentation is provided to all field offices in an electronic format and includes a PowerPoint and video materials.