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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.

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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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Feb 20NaturalizationUSCIS Plays Key Role in Denaturalization Process to Begin for Former Mayor of the City of North Miami
USCIS and the Department of Justice have initiated a denaturalization lawsuit against Philippe Bien-Aime, the former Mayor of North Miami, based on an investigation into how he obtained U.S. citizenship. The civil complaint was filed in…
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Jan 7NaturalizationAgency Information Collection Activities; Extension, Without Change, of a Currently Approved Collection: Application for Free Training for Civics and Citizenship Teachers of Adults; Civics and Citizenship Toolkit
USCIS is extending an approved information collection related to applications for free training for civics and citizenship teachers of adults and the civics and citizenship toolkit. The agency is soliciting public comments on this…
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Sep 17NaturalizationUSCIS Unveils First Changes to Naturalization Test in Multi-Step Overhaul of American Citizenship Standards
USCIS has announced the implementation of the 2025 naturalization civics test, marking the first changes to the citizenship test as part of a broader overhaul of American citizenship standards. The updated test was posted in a Federal…
Final rule
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Aug 18NaturalizationChild Molester in North Carolina Indicted and Arrested for Naturalization Fraud
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…
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Aug 13NaturalizationUSCIS Supports Investigation Leading to Guilty Plea and Mandatory Denaturalization of Committed Sex Offender
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…
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Jun 30NaturalizationConvicted Sex Offender in North Carolina Indicted for Naturalization Fraud
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…
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Jun 17NaturalizationNigerian-Born Man Previously Convicted in an $80 Million Fraud Case Indicted on New Charges of Naturalization Fraud
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…
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Jun 13NaturalizationUpdate to Policy on Disability Exceptions to Naturalization Requirements
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…
Proposed rule
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Jun 9NaturalizationPresident Trump Tells Citizens to ‘Fiercely Guard’ American Way of Life in New Naturalization Ceremony Message
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.
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Mar 28NaturalizationUSCIS Assists in HSI Investigation of Convicted Sex Offender Charged with Naturalization Fraud
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
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Mar 28NaturalizationUSCIS Assists in Investigation of Postal Worker Found Guilty of Stealing Over $1.6 Million in Checks from the U.S. Mail and Lying to Obtain Citizenship
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…
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Apr 21NaturalizationUSCIS Clarifies Guidance on Citizenship and Naturalization for Adopted Children
USCIS updated its policy manual to clarify how citizenship and naturalization rules apply to adopted children, effective immediately. The guidance removes ambiguity about eligibility and requirements for foreign-born adoptees seeking U.S.…
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