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DHS denies citizenship over tax-payment plans

  1. Original Date Announced

    November 5, 2026

    Bloomberg Law reports that DHS is now denying citizenship to immigrants on IRS payment plans or who have sought tax- filing extensions, based on an applicant's "good moral character." This is a departure from past practice when making arrangements to pay taxes was viewed as positive evidence for naturalization. The policy shift occurs amid plummeting naturalization rates, with attorneys reporting that clients are being denied solely based on such tax circumstances, which the agency now considers an "unlawful act."

    Trump 2.0 [ID #2459]

    2026.11.5 Reported: Citizenship Hurdles Pile Up as DHS Puts Taxes Under Microscope - Bloomberg Law

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Reported
Trump Administration Action: Change in Practice
Subject Matter: Naturalization
Agencies Affected: DHS Other

Documents

Trump-Era Policy Documents

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