The USCIS recently released naturalization statistics for fiscal year 2009. The statistics show that 743,715 applications were received by the immigration agency. This is a decrease from 1,046,539 in fiscal year 2008. Most of the applicants came from Mexico, India, Philippines, China and Vietnam. Additionally, most of the applications were filed in: California, New York, Florida, Texas, New Jersey, Illinois, Virginia, Massachusetts, Washington and Maryland. Naturalization in New York City metropolitan area accounted for 15% of the applications.
Naturalization ApplicationFY2009 – 743,715
FY2008 – 1,046,539
FY2007 – 660,477
FY2006 702,589
By naturalizing, lawful permanent residents are able to become U.S. citizens. As U.S. citizens, individuals do not have to worry about being deported or otherwise removed from the United States.
If you are seeking to naturalize, please contact a New York City Naturalization Lawyer