USCIS has tightened its good moral character test for US citizenship, and green card holders applying to naturalize now face tougher questions about family support, sponsorship promises, and public benefits.
In a policy memo dated November 4, 2026, US Citizenship and Immigration Services told officers to weigh unpaid support for dependents, unmet affidavit of support obligations, and benefits-related conduct when deciding naturalization cases. The agency stresses that lawfully receiving public benefits alone is not a bar to citizenship — but critics warn the new test could hit immigrant families hardest, and parts of it may face legal challenges.
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