S. 3568 would amend immigration law to guarantee that individuals whose naturalization applications have been approved by the government have the right to complete the naturalization process by taking the oath of allegiance and receiving their citizenship certificate. The bill would prevent the Department of Homeland Security from canceling or postponing approved naturalization ceremonies except in narrow circumstances—specifically, if the government discovers the applicant is legally ineligible for citizenship or obtained approval through fraud, and only with written notice and an opportunity for the applicant to respond. The legislation prohibits barring applicants based on their nationality, country of origin, or broad categorical reviews rather than individual evaluation, and it establishes court enforcement mechanisms allowing applicants to challenge denials and recover attorney's fees if they prevail. The bill also requires that any DHS policies affecting naturalization ceremonies be published publicly in the Federal Register rather than implemented through secret internal guidance, and establishes a 10-day deadline for rescheduling ceremonies if an applicant wins a legal challenge.
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