Table of Contents
- Executive Summary
- Introduction
- Finding 1: Practical Urgency Drives Naturalization
- Finding 2: Voting is a Motivation, But Not Always a Catalyst
- Finding 3: Fear of Anti-Immigrant Policies Can Inhibit or Enable Action
- Finding 4: Traveling with a U.S. Passport is a Strong Benefit
- Finding 5: Stressful Immigration Interactions Delay Naturalization
- Finding 6: Support Helps Overcome Barriers
- Finding 7: The Naturalization Process is a Deterrent
- Finding 8: Common Milestones Are Underutilized
- Recommendations to Improve the Naturalization Process
- Recommendations for Nonprofits
- Recommendations for Groups Developing Naturalization Technology
- Recommendations for Local and State Governments
- Recommendations for the Federal Government
- Potential Intervention Points in the Immigration Journey
- Opportunities for Further Research
- Appendix: Testing
- Methodology
Recommendations to Improve the Naturalization Process
There are a number of ways to improve the naturalization process, many of which can be performed by groups and government organizations outside the Department of Homeland Security. We’ve broken down the following sections based on the groups that would find these recommendations most helpful, some of which can be undertaken as short-term goals, while others may require more time and changes in political leadership before they can be started.