Naturalization

On Constitution Day, President Trump issued a letter congratulating newly naturalized citizens and urging them to honor and respect the American Constitution and law. The message emphasizes the importance of safeguarding constitutional…

A child molester in North Carolina has been indicted for naturalization fraud with assistance from USCIS investigators. The federal grand jury indictment followed a criminal investigation involving immigration authorities. This case…

A 54-year-old sex offender in San Antonio, Carlos Fabian Velez, has pleaded guilty to unlawful procurement of citizenship and faces mandatory denaturalization. USCIS provided key investigative support in uncovering the fraudulent…

USCIS held Independence Day naturalization ceremonies across the country to welcome newly sworn-in U.S. citizens. The agency highlighted its commitment to ensuring the naturalization process emphasizes American identity and allegiance to…

A 30-year-old Mexican-born U.S. citizen has been indicted for naturalization fraud by federal prosecutors in North Carolina. The defendant, Anibal Rios Lavias, previously had a conviction for a sex offense. This case highlights federal…

A Nigerian-born U.S. citizen was indicted on charges of naturalization fraud with USCIS support in the investigation. This follows a prior conviction in an $80 million fraud case, indicating a pattern of fraudulent conduct. The case…

USCIS updated its policy for processing Form N-648 (disability exceptions to naturalization test requirements) to strengthen verification of medical certifications and prevent fraud. The agency will conduct more rigorous review of medical…

President Trump released a video message welcoming newly naturalized citizens and encouraging them to take pride in their American citizenship and heritage. USCIS shared the message as part of its naturalization ceremony communications.

A 40-year-old Cuban national has been indicted on 22 counts including access device fraud, identity theft, and making false statements on a naturalization application. USCIS assisted in the investigation that uncovered credit card skimming…

USCIS helped Homeland Security Investigations prosecute a case of naturalization fraud involving Juan Antonio Ruiz, a 47-year-old naturalized U.S. citizen and convicted sex offender who was charged with committing fraud during the…

USCIS assisted in an investigation of a postal worker who was found guilty of stealing over $1.6 million in mail checks and committing bank fraud, and who also lied to obtain U.S. citizenship. A federal jury convicted him on both the…

A New Jersey man was indicted on two counts for falsely claiming on his naturalization application that he had no ties to terrorist organizations. The indictment was returned by a federal grand jury in the District of New Jersey. This case…

USCIS updated its policy guidance to clarify that naturalization applicants must prove lawful admission for permanent residence only at the time they initially became a green card holder or adjusted status—not at every subsequent step.…

USCIS announced that confidentiality protections under 8 U.S.C. 1367 end when an immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen through naturalization. This means naturalized citizens who were previously VAWA self-petitioners, T visa holders, or U visa…

Starting April 1, 2024, new U.S. citizens can now request a Social Security number or card update directly when filing their naturalization application (Form N-400). Previously, citizens had to visit a Social Security Administration office…