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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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…
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…
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.
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 52-year-old Jamaican citizen has been arrested and federally charged for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Florida's 2024 presidential primary election. This case highlights criminal penalties for immigration fraud…
A 52-year-old Jamaican citizen has been arrested and federally charged for falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to register to vote in Florida's 2024 presidential primary election. This case highlights criminal penalties for immigration fraud…
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…
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 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…
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…
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 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 is updating its Policy Manual to clarify rules on how children acquire U.S. citizenship. The guidance covers eligibility requirements and processes for children to become citizens based on parental status and other factors. Parents…
USCIS is updating its Policy Manual to clarify rules on how children acquire U.S. citizenship. The guidance covers eligibility requirements and processes for children to become citizens based on parental status and other factors. Parents…
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…
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…
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…
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.…
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.…