In a sweeping escalation of immigration restrictions, the Trump administration has halted naturalization processes for immigrants from 19 "high-risk" countries, including Haiti, leading to abrupt cancellations of citizenship oath ceremonies nationwide.⁠ ⁠ The policy, implemented by U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) in early December 2025, stems from enhanced vetting measures announced after the shooting of two National Guard members by an Afghan national. Internal guidance direct

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