The Trump administration is expanding the requirement for immigrants who are hoping to become US citizens to display “good ...

The new guidance gives U.S. immigration officers wide berth to deny immigrants benefits, including green cards and ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is placing a greater emphasis on whether an applicant for benefits, such as a green ...

The USCIS policy change makes the criteria for assessing naturalization applicants more stringent, including by scrutinizing ...

New guidance from the Trump administration gives federal officers more leeway to reject citizenship applications on the basis ...

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services called for a more “holistic” review of applicants, which includes a more subjective ...

With stricter rules on “Good Moral Character,” applying for naturalization is now beginning to read more like a marriage ...

A new USCIS policy expands disqualifying offenses for naturalization, while directing officers to assess good moral character through positive attributes and civic responsibility.

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services instructed officers on Friday to consider additional factors when determining ...

USCIS has updated its naturalization policy, requiring a holistic review of applicants’ conduct, societal contributions, and ...

A new USCIS policy on Good Moral Character (GMC), effective August 15, 2025, raises concerns despite its seemingly flexible ...

USCIS put out a policy memorandum on August 15, detailing changes in how ‘good moral character’ will be evaluated.