Citizenship

Explore all research, analysis, commentary, and data on immigrants achieving citizenship in their country of residence and the policies governing naturalization.

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Naturalization Trends in the United States

After more than 1 million U.S. naturalizations in 2008, the number fell 40.8 percent by 2010.

Immigrants in the United States: How Well Are They Integrating into Society?

Across multiple indicators, contemporary immigrants and their children are integrating at least as fast as prior waves to the United States, though gaps remain for some groups.

States Assert New Activist Immigration Role in Altered Political Landscape

The 2010 U.S. elections spurred more than 20 states to pursue efforts modeled after Arizona’s SB 1070 and a coordinated push to challenge birthright citizenship.

The Demographic Impacts of Repealing Birthright Citizenship

Modeling shows that repealing birthright citizenship would swell, not shrink, the U.S. unauthorized population and create a hereditary underclass, this 2010 analysis shows.

USCIS Director Mayorkas Offers Vision for His Agency

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Director Alejandro Mayorkas details his agenda for his agency, and discusses E-Verify, fees, the transformation initiative, processing of Temporary Protected Status for Haitians, and other top priorities for USCIS.

Immigration and the United States: Recession Affects Flows, Prospects for Reform

The U.S. recession reshaped immigration flows and dimmed prospects for reform, even as the Obama administration revamped enforcement and legal immigration systems.

The Politics of Citizenship in Europe in an Era of Integration Challenges

A book discussion with Marc Morjé Howard, Associate Professor of Government, Georgetown University, and Demetrios G. Papademetriou, MPI President.

Spotlight on Naturalization Trends in 2008

In 2008, U.S. naturalizations jumped 58 percent to more than 1 million, driven partly by a looming fee increase and presidential election-year advocacy campaigns.

MPI Symposium on Citizenship

Discussion on citizenship with leading experts and key policymakers, including top government officials from the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.