It’s about to get more difficult to become naturalized U.S. citizen
EL PASO, Texas (KVIA) -- U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced new requirements for people who seek to become U.S. citizens through naturalization.
The agency announced Wednesday it's providing immigration officers guidance on assessing people's moral characters and looking for positive contributions to American society instead of a mere absence of bad behavior.
“American citizenship is the most sacred citizenship in the world and should only be reserved for aliens who will fully embrace our values and principles as a nation. By ensuring only those aliens who meet all eligibility requirements, including the ability to read, write, and speak English and understand U.S. government and civics, are able to naturalize, the American people can be assured that those joining us as fellow citizens are fully assimilated and will contribute to America’s greatness. These critical changes are the first of many,” said USCIS Spokesperson Matthew Tragesser.
USCIS also announced it's resuming neighborhood investigations to ensure people meet requirements and are worthy of U.S. citizenship.
The agency is also increasing the number of U.S. civics questions an immigration officer will ask and how many questions people will have to get right to pass the test.
More updates in later newscasts.
