Naturalization: summary, tools, and updates

Summary

N-400 application path to citizenship for green card holders: interview, civics test, and oath ceremony.

Latest updates and official context for Naturalization.

What this topic is

N-400 application path to citizenship for green card holders: interview, civics test, and oath ceremony.

Most green card holders become eligible to naturalize after 5 years of continuous permanent residence (3 years if married to and living with a U.S. citizen). You must have been physically present in the U.S. for at least half that period and demonstrate good moral character.

The feed below lists dated items we have tagged for this topic. Informational only, not legal advice: confirm requirements on official government sites before you rely on anything here.

Activity · daily, last 90 days

12 indexed updates

Aug 17, 2026 → Nov 14, 2026 · 90 days

Policy climate · last 90 days

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Based on 12 indexed updates in the last 90 days

Last 90 days

What matters for Naturalization

Highest-signal items for Naturalization from roughly the last three months, when we have enough coverage (impact, open comments, fees, or processing shifts).

Published USCIS
Executive action
Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship from 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration
The Department of Justice and USCIS are pursuing denaturalization (citizenship removal) against approximately 40 individuals in what is described as the largest single filing of such cases under the current administration. The accused individuals face serious criminal charges…
Published Fed. Register
Open for comments
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application To Preserve Residence for Naturalization
USCIS is extending the paperwork collection for Application To Preserve Residence for Naturalization without making changes to the form. This extension allows the agency to continue collecting information from applicants who need to preserve their U.S. residence status during…
Public comments accepted through .
Published Fed. Register
Open for comments
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Naturalization
USCIS is extending the paperwork collection for the Application for Naturalization (N-400 form) without any changes to the current form or procedures. This routine extension maintains the existing information collection to process citizenship applications. No changes to filing…
Public comments accepted through .
Published Fed. Register
Open for comments
Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336
USCIS is extending the paperwork collection for Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336 without changes. This form allows applicants to request a hearing if they disagree with a naturalization application decision. The extension…
Public comments accepted through .
Published USCIS
Update
Alien from Canada Charged with Falsely Claiming to be a US Citizen to Register to Vote
A Canadian national was arrested and charged with falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote. USCIS assisted federal prosecutors in the Western District of Missouri with the investigation. This case highlights enforcement against immigration fraud and illegal voting…
Published DHS
Update
HSI Arrests Naturalized Citizen for Illegally Voting in New Jersey Prior to Naturalization
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a naturalized citizen in New Jersey for voting illegally before completing the naturalization process. The arrest highlights enforcement of voting eligibility rules tied to immigration status. This case demonstrates ICE's focus…
Published USCIS
Update
Liberian Child Rapist Convicted of Naturalization Fraud, Denaturalized, and Judicially Ordered Removed from the U.S.
A 72-year-old Liberian national was convicted of committing naturalization fraud and has been denaturalized and ordered removed from the United States. The investigation was conducted with assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services. The individual was also…
Published USCIS
Update
Italian Alien Charged With Voting in 2024 General Election and Lying About It
An Italian national has been federally indicted for illegally voting in the 2024 U.S. general election and for attempting to fraudulently obtain naturalization through false statements. USCIS provided investigative assistance that led to the charges. This case highlights…

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Enforcement

Alien from Canada Charged with Falsely Claiming to be a US Citizen to Register to Vote

A Canadian national was arrested and charged with falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote. USCIS assisted federal prosecutors in the Western District of Missouri with the investigation. This case highlights enforcement…

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EnforcementAlien from Canada Charged with Falsely Claiming to be a US Citizen to Register to Vote

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Naturalization

HSI Arrests Naturalized Citizen for Illegally Voting in New Jersey Prior to Naturalization

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested a naturalized citizen in New Jersey for voting illegally before completing the naturalization process. The arrest highlights enforcement of voting eligibility rules tied to immigration…

Update

DHS

NaturalizationHSI Arrests Naturalized Citizen for Illegally Voting in New Jersey Prior to Naturalization

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DHS

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Naturalization

Liberian Child Rapist Convicted of Naturalization Fraud, Denaturalized, and Judicially Ordered Removed from the U.S.

A 72-year-old Liberian national was convicted of committing naturalization fraud and has been denaturalized and ordered removed from the United States. The investigation was conducted with assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration…

Update

USCIS

NaturalizationLiberian Child Rapist Convicted of Naturalization Fraud, Denaturalized, and Judicially Ordered Removed from the U.S.

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Naturalization

Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship from 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration

The Department of Justice and USCIS are pursuing denaturalization (citizenship removal) against approximately 40 individuals in what is described as the largest single filing of such cases under the current administration. The accused…

Executive action

USCIS

NaturalizationJustice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship from 40 Criminals in Largest Single-Period Filing Under the Trump Administration

Executive action

USCIS

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Naturalization

Former Medical Doctor Convicted of Naturalization Fraud

USCIS assisted in investigating and securing a conviction against a former medical doctor for committing fraud during the naturalization process. The case demonstrates enforcement action against applicants who misrepresent facts on…

USCIS

NaturalizationFormer Medical Doctor Convicted of Naturalization Fraud

USCIS

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Naturalization

Italian Alien Charged With Voting in 2024 General Election and Lying About It

An Italian national has been federally indicted for illegally voting in the 2024 U.S. general election and for attempting to fraudulently obtain naturalization through false statements. USCIS provided investigative assistance that led to…

Update

USCIS

NaturalizationItalian Alien Charged With Voting in 2024 General Election and Lying About It

Update

USCIS

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Naturalization

Aliens Charged with Illegally Voting and Making False Statements While Applying for US Citizenship

Two individuals—one from Essex County and one from Middlesex County—were charged with illegally voting in a federal election and submitting false statements on U.S. citizenship applications. The charges follow an investigation into voter…

USCIS

NaturalizationAliens Charged with Illegally Voting and Making False Statements While Applying for US Citizenship

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Naturalization

Man Charged with Naturalization Fraud; Three Others Face Denaturalization

A naturalized U.S. citizen from Bhutan has been indicted on charges of naturalization fraud, and three other individuals face denaturalization proceedings. These cases represent federal enforcement action against individuals who obtained…

Update

USCIS

NaturalizationMan Charged with Naturalization Fraud; Three Others Face Denaturalization

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USCIS

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Naturalization

Chinese Aliens Indicted on Naturalization and Firearms Charges

Two Chinese nationals were indicted on charges including naturalization fraud and firearms violations, with both turning themselves in to authorities in Missouri on September 17. The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of…

USCIS

NaturalizationChinese Aliens Indicted on Naturalization and Firearms Charges

USCIS

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Naturalization

Bosnian Prisoner Abuser Charged with Lying to Get US Citizenship

A Bosnian national accused of war crimes was indicted for lying on his U.S. citizenship application, with assistance from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services in the investigation. The case involves fraud in the naturalization process…

USCIS

NaturalizationBosnian Prisoner Abuser Charged with Lying to Get US Citizenship

USCIS

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Naturalization

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application To Preserve Residence for Naturalization

USCIS is extending the paperwork collection for Application To Preserve Residence for Naturalization without making changes to the form. This extension allows the agency to continue collecting information from applicants who need to…

Open for comments

Fed. Register

NaturalizationAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application To Preserve Residence for Naturalization

Open for comments

Fed. Register

Neu

Naturalization

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Naturalization

USCIS is extending the paperwork collection for the Application for Naturalization (N-400 form) without any changes to the current form or procedures. This routine extension maintains the existing information collection to process…

Open for comments

Fed. Register

NaturalizationAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Naturalization

Open for comments

Fed. Register

Neu

Naturalization

Agency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336

USCIS is extending the paperwork collection for Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336 without changes. This form allows applicants to request a hearing if they disagree with a naturalization…

Open for comments

Fed. Register

NaturalizationAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Request for Hearing on a Decision in Naturalization Proceedings Under Section 336

Open for comments

Fed. Register

Neu

Neg

Naturalization

Naturalized U.S. Citizen Indicted for Lying to Obtain U.S. Citizenship After Committing Felonies

A naturalized U.S. citizen has been indicted for allegedly lying about prior criminal convictions during the citizenship application process. The individual made an initial court appearance in Nevada in early September. This case…

USCIS

NaturalizationNaturalized U.S. Citizen Indicted for Lying to Obtain U.S. Citizenship After Committing Felonies

USCIS

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Naturalization

Denaturalization Case Filed Against Man Who Procured U.S. Citizenship Under False Identity

USCIS has supported an investigation that led to denaturalization charges against a man born in India who obtained U.S. citizenship using a false identity. Denaturalization is a rare legal action that strips someone of citizenship they…

Update

USCIS

NaturalizationDenaturalization Case Filed Against Man Who Procured U.S. Citizenship Under False Identity

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