NPR: 2025 was one of most volatile years ever for U.S. naturalizations
FROM NPR: New data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services show fluctuations in naturalization applications in 2025 and a drop in the number of people approved to become citizens. Immigration experts say the trends show how Trump's immigration policies, deportation efforts and increased scrutiny have impacted noncitizens seeking to naturalize. The year began with high rates of approvals of citizenship applications. By the end of 2025, fewer immigrants were applying to become citizens — and even fewer were granted citizenship.
