Recent adjudication trends in N-400 Applications for Naturalization indicate U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is applying increased scrutiny to applications involving extended travel abroad, tax compliance issues, and criminal history concerns.
In an Aug. 15 policy memo, USCIS issued new guidance on how it will evaluate “good moral character” (GMC) for naturalization applicants.
USCIS is moving away from a checklist-style review toward a more rigorous, holistic, and comprehensive assessment. The goal is to ensure that applicants granted U.S. citizenship are not only free from disqualifying acts
On June 11, 2025, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division issued an internal memorandum outlining its latest enforcement priorities. One of the priorities highlighted in the memo is denaturalization, or the process of revoking U.S. citizenship acquired through naturalization.
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U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced a new system for noncitizens applying for naturalization to request an original or replacement Social Security number and card. The system will allow applicants to request a new or replacement Social Security card when filing for naturalization on Form N-400, rather than having to apply at the local
Pursuing U.S. citizenship is a pivotal step for permanent residents, particularly those seeking long-term opportunities in the United States. U.S. citizenship offers enhanced benefits and protections beyond what is available to permanent residents.
To obtain U.S. citizenship, permanent residents must meet certain residency and physical presence requirements. For EB-5 investors and their derivative beneficiaries, meeting
Pursuant to President Biden’s directive to review the naturalization process in his Executive Order 14012, Restoring Faith in Our Legal Immigration Systems and Strengthening Integration and Inclusion Efforts for New Americans, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USICS) has announced plans to conduct a nationwide trial for proposed changes to the current naturalization test for naturalized
On Nov. 13, 2020, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) announced that a revised version of the naturalization civics test will be administered to applicants who apply for naturalization on or after Dec. 1, 2020. The civics test is administered as part of the naturalization interview at USCIS. The revised test will require applicants to
Many applicants approaching the end of the lengthy process for naturalization have experienced further delay on the path to U.S. citizenship due to the pandemic’s effect on the requirements for naturalization mandated by law. Kristen T. Burke and Sarah E. Amendola co-authored a Texas Lawyer article explaining the potential effects of these delays.
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