U.S. citizenship

  • Trump Signals Stricter Scrutiny of Citizenship Applications Under “Good Moral Character” Rule

    The Trump administration is preparing to expand the scope of what constitutes “good moral character” in U.S. naturalization applications, a move that could make it harder for legal immigrants to secure American citizenship. Under longstanding immigration law, applicants for naturalization must demonstrate good moral character during the required residency period—typically three to five years depending…

  • Biden’s Immigration Plan Excludes Many Undocumented Spouses

    President Joe Biden’s recent executive action, aimed at providing a pathway to citizenship for over 500,000 undocumented immigrants, has sparked both hope and disappointment among immigrant communities. According to a report by the LA Times, while the policy offers protection from deportation for undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens who meet specific criteria, many are left…