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Original Date Announced
June 28, 2017USCIS revises policy guidance for naturalization ceremonies. The new guidance (Part J of Volume 12 of USCIS's Policy Manual) outlines the activities that are considered appropriate "voter registration services" and establishes a 60-day time period for NGOs to submit requests to USCIS for providing such services. It also underscores that NGOs cannot alter completed voter registrations or collect personal information for those who register. It also reaffirms the political neutrality of naturalization ceremonies. [ID #605]
USCIS Policy Alert (PA-2017-02): Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies USCIS Practice ManualEffective Date
June 28, 2017Current Status
Fully in EffectOriginal Trump Policy Status
Status: Final/ActualTrump Administration Action: Agency DirectiveSubject Matter: CitizenshipAgencies Affected: USCIS