Summary
The White House is changing the process for green card holders looking to become U.S. citizens. New rules include tougher civics tests and more background checks. The government is also hiring people called "homeland defenders" to help with the interview process.
Key Facts
- The U.S. is hiring "homeland defenders" to interview applicants for green cards, work visas, and citizenship.
- The new process for citizenship applications starts on October 20.
- Changes include expanded civics tests and deeper background checks.
- Applicants' "good moral character" will be evaluated through potential "neighborhood investigations."
- These types of investigations have not been common since the 1990s.
- Critics believe the language used in these updates suggests distrust toward applicants.
