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Study Shows Naturalization Trends in Key States, Urges

Quick Citizenship Applications for 2024 Vote

ew research from the American Immigration • Immigrants who naturalize
Council focusing on naturalization rates and increase their individual
Nthose likely eligible to naturalize in the country, earnings by 8.9 percent, on
highlighted several key states including Michigan. average, and earn the right
Analyzing data from 2022, here are the key takeaways: to vote – giving a voice in
how their $579 billion in
• 7.4 million immigrants across the country are likely taxes are spent.
eligible to naturalize, including 122,700 immigrants
from Michigan To apply for naturalization, a
lawful permanent resident must
• Over 43 percent of immigrants likely eligible to submit an application to U.S.
naturalize speak Spanish, followed by Chinese Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). USCIS will
(4 percent), Tagalog/Filipino (2.4 percent), and Hindi then schedule an interview with the applicant and decide
(2.2 percent) the application, and they may also ask for more evidence.
If the application is approved, the applicant will then take
• In Michigan, the top three languages spoken by those an oath to become a U.S. citizen.
likely eligible to naturalize include Spanish (23.3%),
Arabic (6.7%), and Telugu (4.5%). Currently, USCIS is taking between 6 and 10 months to
adjudicate most naturalization applications. Accordingly,
• In eight states – FL, TX, AZ, GA, PA, NV, NC, and WI – lawful permanent residents who wish to become
the number of immigrants likely eligible to naturalize naturalized U.S. citizens before the November 2024
is larger than the margin of victory in the 2020 election. election should promptly file their applications. l

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