Citizenship

USCIS is extending its existing form for applying for a Certificate of Citizenship without making any changes to the form itself. This certificate proves U.S. citizenship and is used by people born abroad to U.S. citizen parents or those…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

The Department of Justice has filed denaturalization cases against 25 naturalized citizens accused of serious crimes including attempted murder, assault, and child sexual abuse. USCIS is partnering with DOJ to pursue these actions.…

A federal court has temporarily blocked a USCIS policy that would have restricted non-governmental organizations (NGOs) from participating in naturalization ceremonies. The stay, issued by the U.S. District Court for the District of…

The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice announced plans to revoke U.S. citizenship from 10 naturalized citizens convicted of serious crimes including child molestation, fraud, and drug trafficking. This action is part…

The Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice announced plans to revoke U.S. citizenship from 10 naturalized citizens convicted of serious crimes including child abuse, fraud, and drug trafficking. The government is…

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed denaturalization cases against 17 naturalized citizens accused of serious crimes including sexual abuse, fraud, and drug trafficking. USCIS is partnering with DOJ to pursue these cases across…

USCIS and the Department of Justice have filed denaturalization actions against 12 individuals in federal district courts, alleging serious crimes including providing material support to terrorist organizations, committing war crimes,…

A Belizean woman named Ana Zahia Gonzalez was found guilty of naturalization fraud by a federal jury, with USCIS playing a key investigative role in the case. The conviction highlights enforcement actions against immigration fraud. Details…

The Department of State is correcting a technical error in a Federal Register notice from March 13, 2026 regarding the fee for administrative processing of requests for Certificate of Loss of Nationality. The correction addresses an…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services has upgraded the SAVE program, which verifies immigration status, to help states confirm that only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections. The enhanced system enables better coordination between…

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…

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…

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…