The wait to become a citizen in the United States can be anywhere from three months to three years, according to an article in nytimes.com. The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services hired more staff and implemented new efficiencies, but thousands of applicants still wait endlessly for approval. Many have to go through background security checks before obtaining their citizenship.
Along with an article, The New York website features a graphic showing the number of new applications and a total number of cases pending in New York City, Newark, Los Angeles, and Miami. The Times also provides related articles about citizenship, immigration movement and deportations.
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