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US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has issued new policy guidance to clarify the requirements for naturalization applicants who are lawful permanent residents (LPRs).
This update, effective immediately, is detailed in Volume 12, Part D, Chapter 2 of the USCIS Policy Manual. The updated guidance specifies that naturalization applicants must demonstrate they were lawfully admitted to the United States for permanent residence according to the immigration laws in effect at the time of their initial admission or adjustment to LPR status.
This clarification follows the 4th Circuit Court decision in Azumah v. USCIS, 107 F.4th 272 (4th Cir. 2024), which established that the lawful admission requirement pertains to the applicant's initial entry or adjustment, irrespective of their status during subsequent reentries to the United States. USCIS has indicated that this change aims to streamline the naturalization process by focusing on the legality of the applicant's initial admission or adjustment, rather than subsequent entries.
This policy is now applicable to all pending and future naturalization requests filed on or after the publication date. USCIS's move to update the Policy Manual is a significant step in clarifying the naturalization process, potentially reducing the complexities applicants face in proving their lawful permanent resident status. By aligning with the 4th Circuit's decision, USCIS ensures consistency and fairness in the adjudication of naturalization applications, reinforcing its commitment to upholding the integrity of the immigration system.
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My question is: how does this impact people who came into the country illegally?
You will remain a permanent resident for life
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So you have all these people c coming here from all over the world that don’t speak English and automatically qualify to get Medicaid. So now I am paying for all these people that want to be here that can’t contribute. You’re getting drivers licenses and you can’t speak English.
the us dont have an official language there for you dont need to speak enhoish in order to live inbthe ys, if h ho live in mx you dont need to speak spanish, and before you say something, many whites live in mexico
Not sure it is accurate to say immigrants automatically receive Medicaid. Educate yourself some. Immigrant contribute greatly to the economy and pay taxes in various ways, directly and indirectly. Stop the ignorance and do some research to enhance your thinking.
In all fairness the Gov't is in order.
100% ! We must have Manners, and Respect, for our Country. and our Constution.