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  1. September 2025

    1. 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 22, 2025 2.0

      USCIS to resume personal investigations of immigrants applying for naturalization

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    4. August 20, 2025 2.0

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

      NaturalizationEnforcement USCISICECBP Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

    5. 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. June 2025

    1. 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

    2. 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

    3. 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. April 2025

    1. 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 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

  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

  1. January 2025

    1. January 20, 2025 2.0

      EO 14161 § 3 directs review of all existing policies to "protect" U.S. cultural and other interests

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalizationRefugees DHSDOSOther Final/Actual Presidential Orders

      Current Status

  1. November 2020

    1. November 30, 2020

      USCIS provides new edition of Form N-644, Application for Posthumous Citizenship

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Forms and Information Collection

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    2. November 24, 2020

      DHS provides Q&As on USCIS’s processing of concurrently pending Forms N-400 and I-751

      Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency DirectiveForms and Information Collection

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    3. November 23, 2020

      USCIS updates policy on disability accommodations for naturalization applicants

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    4. November 18, 2020

      USCIS updates Policy Manual to clarify lawful admission requirements for naturalization

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
    5. November 13, 2020

      USCIS revises naturalization test, making civics portion more difficult

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive
  1. October 2020

    1. October 16, 2020

      DHS 'ratifies' prior actions by former Acting Secretary and USCIS Deputy Director

      EnforcementHumanitarianNon-Immigrant VisasImmigrant VisasNaturalization DHS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
  1. September 2020

    1. September 2, 2020

      USCIS revises guidance regarding forms and fees to align with USCIS fee rule

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasHumanitarianNaturalization USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Change in PracticeForms and Information CollectionRule
  1. August 2020

    1. August 3, 2020

      USCIS issues final rule increasing fees

      Asylum, Withholding and CATImmigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalization USCIS Final/ActualIn LitigationEnjoined/Vacated Rule
  1. February 2020

    1. February 26, 2020

      DOJ announces OIL unit dedicated to denaturalization cases

      Hearings and AdjudicationsNaturalizationCitizenship USCISDOJ Final/Actual Change in Practice

      Current Status

      Fully in Effect
    2. February 26, 2020

      USCIS clarifies effect of breaks in continuity of residence on eligibility for naturalization

      Naturalization USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

      Current Status

      Partially in effect
  1. January 2020

    1. January 30, 2020

      USCIS issues guidance on biometrics services and fingerprint waivers

      Immigrant VisasNon-Immigrant VisasNaturalizationHumanitarian USCIS Final/Actual Agency Directive

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