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Naturalization

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
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Jan 19, 2026 → Apr 18, 2026 · 90 days
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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).

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Apr 13NaturalizationJustice Department Files Case to Revoke U.S. Citizenship of Mastermind Behind Multimillion-Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme
The U.S. Department of Justice has filed a civil denaturalization case against Emmanuel Oluwatosin Kazeem, a Nigerian national, seeking to revoke his U.S. citizenship based on involvement in a multimillion-dollar tax fraud scheme. USCIS…
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Apr 10NaturalizationConnecticut Woman Sentenced to Prison for Fraudulently Obtaining Citizenship After Committing Torture and War Crimes in Bosnia
A Connecticut woman and naturalized U.S. citizen from Bosnia was sentenced to 30 months in prison for fraudulently obtaining citizenship while having committed torture and war crimes. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services investigated…
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Jan 15NaturalizationTwo Pakistanis in New Jersey Indicted for Fraudulent Voting in a Federal Election and Lying on Citizenship Applications
Two Pakistani nationals in New Jersey were indicted for illegally voting in a federal election and submitting false information on their U.S. citizenship applications. USCIS investigation and cooperation with law enforcement led to the…
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Nov 18NaturalizationFormer Connecticut Resident Pleads Guilty to Lying to Obtain U.S. Citizenship After Committing War Crimes in Bosnia
A Bosnian-born naturalized U.S. citizen pleaded guilty to lying on her citizenship application about prior criminal conduct, including war crimes. USCIS's investigation contributed to the federal case prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney's…
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Nov 7EnforcementKansas Mayor Faces Voter Fraud Charges Following USCIS Assistance
A Mexican national who was recently reelected as mayor of Coldwater, Kansas faces voter fraud charges filed by the Kansas Attorney General in November 2024. The charges were announced shortly after USCIS provided assistance in the case.…
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Sep 26NaturalizationUSCIS Updates Guidance on Military Naturalization
USCIS has updated guidance on military naturalization to clarify that uncharacterized discharges occurring on or after August 1, 2024 do not satisfy the "honorable conditions" requirement for alien service members to naturalize. Former…
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May 14NaturalizationUSCIS Assists in Investigation of Cuban National Indicted on Charges Related to Credit Card “Skimming” and Lying on a Naturalization Application
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…
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