Over 59,000 Indians got US citizenship in 2023, 6.7% of total new citizens – The Economic Times
The website provides insights into the naturalization trends of foreign-born individuals in the United States, particularly focusing on Indian nationals. In 2022, nearly 66,000 Indians acquired American citizenship, ranking India as the second-largest source country for new citizens after Mexico. The report highlights that out of the 46 million foreign-born individuals in the US, approximately 24.5 million are naturalized citizens. However, it notes that 42% of India-born foreign nationals living in the US are ineligible for citizenship. As of 2023, around 290,000 India-born foreign nationals with Legal Permanent Residency were potentially eligible for naturalization.
The analysis also addresses concerns regarding USCIS processing backlogs for naturalization applications, noting a significant reduction in pending applications since FY2020. Despite this progress, the number of applications remains below the estimated eligible population. The percentage of naturalized foreign-born individuals varies by country of origin, with immigrants from Vietnam, the Philippines, Russia, Jamaica, and Pakistan having the highest rates.
Overall, the report underscores the significant contribution of immigrants to the US population and highlights ongoing efforts to streamline the naturalization process while addressing existing challenges.
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