USCIS Is Taking a Closer Look at Naturalization Applications: What N-400 Applicants Should Know About Good Moral Character and Neighborhood Visits
Quick Summary: The legal standard for Good Moral Character (GMC) hasn’t changed, but USCIS is applying closer scrutiny. Internal 2025 guidance encourages officers to conduct a more holistic review of naturalization applicants, though the memo is not part of the official USCIS Policy Manual. USCIS is looking beyond criminal history. Officers may evaluate factors such … Read More
