US Citizenship Approvals Surge to Decade High

Biden administration's reforms cut processing time in half, potentially reshaping the electorate ahead of 2024 election.

Citizenship applications now processed in under five months, the fastest rate in a decade.
More than 3.3 million immigrants have gained citizenship under Biden's presidency.
Increased efficiency attributed to improved technology, additional staffing, and simplified procedures.
Previous backlogs were caused by Trump's stringent policies and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Naturalization surge could influence upcoming presidential and Senate elections.