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USCIS expands naturalization fingerprinting requirements to applicants over 75

  1. Original Date Announced

    July 26, 2017

    USCIS revises its policy guidance in the USCIS Policy Manual to specify that every naturalization applicant must provide biometrics regardless of age, unless the applicant qualifies for a fingerprint waiver due to certain medical conditions or disabilities. [ID #606]

    USCIS Policy Alert 2017-03
  2. Effective Date

    July 26, 2017

Current Status

Fully in Effect

Original Trump Policy Status

Status: Final/Actual
Trump Administration Action: Agency Directive
Subject Matter: Citizenship
Agencies Affected: USCIS

Documents

Trump-Era Policy Documents

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