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  1. September 2025

    1. September 26, 2025 2.0

      USCIS issues new naturalization guidance for noncitizen service members

      Immigrant Visas: Employment-BasedNaturalization USCISDHSDOD Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    2. September 18, 2025 2.0

      USCIS implements updated naturalization civics test

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. August 2025

    1. August 29, 2025 2.0

      USCIS updates policy on false claims to U.S. citizenship, unlawful voter registration, and unlawful voting

      EnforcementNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. August 29, 2025 2.0

      USCIS Updates Policy on Voter Registration at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    3. August 29, 2025 2.0

      USCIS proposes revisions to N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

      Naturalization USCIS ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    4. August 22, 2025 2.0

      USCIS to resume personal investigations of immigrants applying for naturalization

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    5. August 20, 2025 2.0

      USCIS Updates Policy on False Claim to U.S. Citizenship

      NaturalizationEnforcement USCISICECBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    6. August 15, 2025 2.0

      USCIS announces more rigorous standard to evaluate good moral character for naturalization

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. July 2025

    1. July 23, 2025 2.0

      Department of Education opens inquiry into universities over DACA scholarships

      CitizenshipDACA Other Final/Actual Adjudication

      Current Status

    2. July 11, 2025 2.0

      Dept. of Education rule imposes citizenship requirements on adult education programs

      Citizenship Other Final/Actual Rule

      Current Status

  1. June 2025

    1. June 25, 2025 2.0

      DOJ sues Orange County, CA registrar over refusal to provide voting records

      Citizenship DOJ In Litigation Adjudication

      Current Status

    2. June 13, 2025 2.0

      USCIS revises submission and review process for Form N-648, Medical Certification for Disability Exceptions

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveChange in Practice

      Current Status

    3. June 12, 2025 2.0

      USCIS Updates Policy Manual with Guidance on Disclosure of Derogatory Information

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. June 11, 2025 2.0

      DOJ memo sets Civil Division enforcement priorities on DEI, antisemitism, gender procedures, sanctuary policies, and denaturalization

      Sanctuary RestrictionsNaturalization DOJ Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. May 2025

    1. May 29, 2025 2.0

      USCIS proposes to collect biographic and employment information on immigration forms

      NaturalizationImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasRefugeesAsylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS Proposed Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    2. May 15, 2025 2.0

      DOS requests comments on proposed revisions to Form DS-71, Affidavit of Identifying Witness

      Citizenship DOS ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

  1. April 2025

    1. April 24, 2025 2.0

      USDA instructs states to verify SNAP applicants' citizenship via SSNs and SAVE database

      Citizenship OtherState & Local EntitiesSSA Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    2. April 22, 2025 2.0

      DHS and DOGE "overhaul" Systematic Alien Verification for Entitlements Database

      Non-Immigrant VisasImmigrant VisasEnforcementCitizenship USCISSSAState & Local EntitiesOther Final/Actual Data and Reports

      Current Status

    3. April 10, 2025 2.0

      ICE issues policy on considering U.S. military service during civil immigration-enforcement actions

      InteriorEnforcementNaturalization ICEDHSDOD Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

  1. March 2025

    1. March 31, 2025 2.0

      USCIS ends public venue participation in naturalization ceremonies in "sanctuary jurisdictions"

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

    2. March 25, 2025 2.0

      EO 14248 ยง 2 requires proof of U.S. citizenship to vote

      Citizenship DHSDOSOtherState & Local Entities Final/ActualIn Litigation Presidential Orders

      Current Status

    3. March 5, 2025 2.0

      USCIS proposes to collect social media identifiers on certain forms to enhance screening and vetting of applicants

      NaturalizationImmigrant Visas: Family-BasedImmigrant Visas: Employment-BasedAsylum, Withholding and CAT USCIS ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    4. March 4, 2025 2.0

      USCIS changes Form N-400 (Application for Naturalization) to no longer allow "X" gender marker

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

    5. March 3, 2025 2.0

      USCIS proposes to collect new information on certain forms to enhance screening and vetting of applicants

      NaturalizationImmigrant Visas: Employment-BasedAsylum, Withholding and CATImmigrant Visas: Family-Based USCIS ProposedComment Period Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

  1. February 2025

    1. February 24, 2025 2.0

      USCIS announces new form edition for several forms with no grace period for prior editions

      U/T/VAWAImmigrant Visas: Employment-BasedImmigrant Visas: Family-BasedNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

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