Indians getting: In 2023, more than 59K individuals from India officially obtained US citizenship, positioning India as the second-largest contributor of new citizens to the United States, trailing behind Mexico.
The annual report from the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) disclosed that nearly 870K foreign nationals acquired US citizenship during the fiscal year ending on September 30 last year.
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Among these figures, over 110K were Mexican nationals, constituting 12.7% of the total, while 59K were Indians, representing 6.7%.
To qualify for naturalization, applicants must fulfil specific eligibility criteria outlined in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA). Typically, this entails maintaining lawful permanent resident (LPR) status for at least five years.
Certain exemptions are granted to particular applicants, such as spouses of US citizens and individuals with military service, affording them relief from certain naturalization prerequisites.
Ordinarily, non-citizens must spend a minimum of five years as lawful permanent residents to be eligible for naturalization, whereas spouses of US citizens must meet a residency requirement of at least three years.
The median duration of LPR status for individuals naturalized in FY 2023 was 7 years. As mandated by US law, naturalization applicants are required to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, including reading, writing, and speaking, as well as possess knowledge of US history and government.
To satisfy these requirements and achieve naturalized citizenship, applicants must successfully pass an English test assessing their comprehension, speaking, reading, and writing abilities, along with a civics test.