US green card: Applying for United States citizenship ? The US government has notified changes to its examination process from October 20 for immigrants legally seeking Green Cards.

Viewed as part of the Trump administration's tightening of immigration pathways, the US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in August stated that it would starting from October 20, 2025, consider additional factors when assessing Green Card applicants — among these is whether they possess a “good moral character”. Also Read | Bank holiday today: Are banks closed today on Saturday, September 27?

What do new applicants need to know?

In an official release, the USCIS said the changes are “an ongoing effort to restore integrity to the naturalization process”.

Applications for the green card

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