naturalization

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She showed ProPublica and the Tribune a copy of her naturalization certificate, which she keeps with a letter from Trump congratulating her for “becoming a citizen of this magnificent land.”

From Salon • Feb. 27, 2026

Prosecutors said Puig lied on an application as part of his US naturalization process in 2019 when he denied ever gambling illegally.

From Barron's • Feb. 6, 2026

Years of navigating paperwork, approvals, tests, and security vetting, had brought her to the last step: a naturalization ceremony.

From BBC • Dec. 14, 2025

The U.S. asks applicants for naturalization to affirm an understanding of Americanness that goes beyond the formal and legal.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 28, 2025

He gave cash bonuses for the top five people registering the most voters each month, bonuses for pledged future votes, bonuses for signing up immigrants for naturalization.

From "Native Speaker" by Chang-rae Lee