How has USCIS changed its national security requirements?
USCIS has not changed its background check policies for naturalization applications. Recently, the agency did modify its existing guidance for certain applications where the immigration laws allow for the detention and removal of individuals if actionable information from a FBI name check response is received after approval. No application for lawful permanent residence will be approved until a definitive FBI fingerprint check and Interagency Border Inspection Services (IBIS) check are completed and resolved favorably. Question 3: How has USCIS changed its adjudications requirements? Answer: For the above application types, including applications for lawful permanent residence, USCIS will adjudicate the application based on all required evidence outlined in applicable law and regulation if the application is otherwise approvable, outside of normal processing times, and the FBI name check request has been pending for more than 180 days. Question 4: What happens if USCIS later receives a
