08/18/2025
🇺🇸 US Citizenship Update:
Enhanced 'Good Moral Character' Evaluation
As of August 18, 2025, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has introduced a more holistic approach to evaluating "good moral character" for citizenship applicants.
Here’s what it means for you:
The new evaluation looks at personal history, behavior, and societal contributions such as volunteering, community service, and paying taxes rather than just focusing on past offenses.
Why it matters:
This change encourages positive engagement in your community, making the process fairer for applicants, especially in Africa, India, and other diaspora communities.
Tips:
Get Involved: Volunteering and community service can strengthen your citizenship application by showing positive contributions.
Stay Informed: Familiarize yourself with the new evaluation criteria to ensure your application highlights all your good deeds.