Washington, Oct. 6 -- Congressman Andre Carson issued the following press release:
WASHINGTON, DC-This week, Congressman Andre Carson (IN-07) led 26 Members of Congress in seeking answers from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) about repeated cancelations of naturalization ceremonies.
In Indianapolis, USCIS canceled at least three naturalization ceremonies since July, citing a "lack of candidates." But field offices report they have pending naturalization applications that are awaiting action from USCIS.
"Citizenship is a life-changing milestone, and people who have spent years following the law deserve a government that honors its commitments," said Rep. Carson. "Canceling naturalization ceremonies without a clear explanati...