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USCIS Updates Policy on Voter Registration at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies

  1. Original Date Announced

    August 29, 2025

    USCIS updates its policy manual to clarify that only state and local election officials are permitted to offer voter- registration services after administrative naturalization ceremonies. The update addresses voter-registration officials' responsibilities, prohibits political activity during naturalization ceremonies, and provides an updated list of materials allowed to be distributed.

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    2025.08.29 USCIS Policy Alert - Voter Registration at Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies 2025.08.29 USCIS Policy Manual: Vol. 12 Part J.1 - Purpose and Background 2025.08.29 USCIS Policy Manual: Vol. 12 Part J.5 - Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies
  2. Effective Date

    August 29, 2025

Current Status

None

Original Trump Policy Status

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

Pre Trump-Era Policies

  • July 19, 2025

    Now-superseded version of USCIS Policy Manual Vol. 12 Part J.1 - Purpose and Background. The updated version clarifies that the Oath of Allegiance marks the final step of naturalization. By signing the application during the naturalization interview, applicants affirm their readiness to take the oath and assume the duties of citizenship. The update also includes information on the history of the Oath of Allegiance.

    2025.07.18 USCIS Policy Manual: Vol. 12 Part J.1 - Purpose and Background
  • July 29, 2025

    Now-superseded version of USCIS Policy Manual Vol. 12 Part J.5 - Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies. The updated version adds additional materials that can be distributed during naturalization ceremonies and removes civic leaders from the list of allowed guest speakers. It also clarifies that nongovernmental entities are no longer permitted to provide voter-registration services at USCIS facilities during naturalization ceremonies.

    2025.07.29 USCIS Policy Manual: Vol. 12 Part J.5 - Administrative Naturalization Ceremonies

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