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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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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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Mar 19NaturalizationConvicted Child Sex Offender in Texas Denaturalized With Help From USCIS
USCIS assisted in the successful denaturalization of Carlos Noe Gallegos, a convicted child sex offender, in a case announced by the U.S. attorney's office in Texas. The denaturalization process removes citizenship status from individuals…
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Feb 24NaturalizationSalvadoran Child Molester in North Carolina Denaturalized and Ordered Deported
A federal judge revoked the U.S. citizenship of a Salvadoran national, Isidro Arcenio Alvarado, after he pleaded guilty to fraudulently obtaining citizenship. He was convicted of child molestation and sentenced to active prison time, then…
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Sep 17NaturalizationOn Constitution Day, President Trump Urges Naturalized Citizens to Honor and Respect American Law and Traditions
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…
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Jul 3NaturalizationUSCIS Celebrates Independence Day 2025 Welcoming Those Who Earned Citizenship the Right Way
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…
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Mar 28NaturalizationNew Jersey Man Indicted for Lying About ISIS Ties on U.S. Citizenship Application
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…
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Nov 14NaturalizationUSCIS Updates Guidance on Lawful Admission for Permanent Residence Requirement for Naturalization
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.…
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Jun 12NaturalizationUSCIS Issues Policy Guidance on Customer Service and Confidentiality Protections for Certain Naturalized U.S. Citizens
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…
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Mar 28NaturalizationNew Citizens Will Be Able to Seamlessly Request Social Security Updates
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…
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