Citizenship Approvals Tightened as US Immigration Authorities Reinstate Neighborhood Checks.
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USCIS formalized neighborhood research for citizenship applicants: officials will be able to interview neighbors, employers and co-workers.
With the start of President Donald Trump’s second term, immigration policies have changed continuously, affecting the permanence of thousands of people. Now, a new immigration directive is about to change the way to evaluate those seeking U.S. citizenship, something never seen in previous administrations. (Read more...) The entry USCIS hardens the rules for citizenship was first published in Remolacha - Dominican Republic News.
On May 25, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) incorporated "personal/neighborhood investigations" into its naturalization review policy, allowing immigration officers to inquire about an applicant's character, loyalty, activities, and eligibility for naturalization from members of the community where the applicant resides and works. This policy is effective immediately and applies to both currently pending and newly filed naturali…
On July 3, 2026, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) Southern California Office and Nixon Library held a naturalization oath ceremony for 22 active-duty military personnel from 11 countries. (Li Mei/Epoch Times)
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