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On Constitution Day, September 17, the path to U.S. citizenship has become more challenging due to new requirements and stricter vetting standards implemented during the Trump administration. A recent ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia, welcomed 60 new citizens, highlighting the rigorous process they underwent, which has seen a significant drop in application processing and an increase in rejection rates since 2024.
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On Constitution Day, September 17, the path to U.S. citizenship has become more challenging due to new requirements and stricter vetting standards implemented during the Trump administration. A recent ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia, welcomed 60 new citizens, highlighting the rigorous process they underwent, which has seen a significant drop in application processing and an increase in rejection rates since 2024.
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