President Donald Trump's return to the White House in January 2025 led to a surge in interest among people seeking to become U.S. citizens. Whether driven by concerns over his immigration policies, ongoing political shifts or a desire for more secure legal status, nearly 300,000 people applied for citizenship between February and April of last year.
But newly released data from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services shows that last year's figures were marked by fluctuations in applications and a decline in approvals.
