India Emerges as Second-Largest Source Country for New Citizens in America: Congressional Report

India has become the second-largest source country for new citizens in America after Mexico, with a total of 65,960 Indians officially becoming US citizens, according to the latest Congressional report. This data highlights the significant contribution of Indian immigrants to the American society.

The report also reveals that as of 2023, a total of 2,831,330 foreign-born American nationals were from India, making it the second largest group after Mexico. However, the report also notes that 42% of India-born foreign nationals living in the US are currently ineligible to become US citizens.

Despite this, there has been a significant reduction in the backlog of naturalization applications in recent years. The US Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has been able to reduce the number of pending applications by more than half since FY2020.

Overall, the report provides valuable insights into the naturalization trends among foreign-born individuals in the US. It highlights the diverse backgrounds of immigrants who are seeking to become American citizens and the challenges they face in the naturalization process.

This data underscores the importance of immigration policies and the need for efficient processing of naturalization applications to ensure that eligible individuals have the opportunity to become US citizens.