Overview

• USCIS affirms it can deny or revoke permanent residence and pursue removal if a naturalization bid is filed without meeting legal requirements.
• The agency notes that ineligible N-400 applications may be treated as fraud or false statements, risking immediate loss of residency.
• Common pitfalls include failing the continuous-residence requirement, long absences abroad, filing before status is finalized, and submitting false or incomplete information.
• Separate reporting cites Trump-era rules requiring adults with permanent residence to carry proof of status, with potential fines or up to 30 days in jail, and notes a $130 fine in Chicago for not carrying a Green Card.
• USCIS guidance highlights typical Green Card processing times of roughly six months to one year, with delays possible due to workload or documentation issues.