PoliticsPhoto: MintDHS Tightens Citizenship Rules by Scrutinizing Immigrants' Taxes
The Department of Homeland Security has increased scrutiny of immigrants' tax records, denying citizenship to those on IRS payment plans or with filing extensions. This marks a shift from previous policies where tax payment willingness was positive evidence for naturalization. The new approach follows a 2023 memo urging a holistic review of good moral character, including tax compliance, amid falling naturalization rates during President Trump's second term.
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