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US citizenship approvals plunge 72%; with staggering 13-month average wait time

US citizenship approvals fell 72% in the first eight months of 2026, while the backlog grew beyond 800,000 and average waits neared 13 months.

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US citizenship approvals plunge 72%; with staggering 13-month average wait time
US citizenship approvals fell 72% in the first eight months of 2026, while the backlog grew beyond 800,000 and average waits neared 13 months.
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