Risk Assessment for Naturalization Applicants
In a Nutshell
This practice advisory from CLINIC, the Ready to Stay coalition, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and the National Immigration Project summarizes the most common reasons why USCIS may deny an N-400, provides guidance for ways to screen and avoid an N-400 denial and removal proceedings, and discusses immigration relief options in immigration court.
Written by Catholic Legal Immigration Network, Inc. (CLINIC). Legally reviewed by Catholic Legal Immigration Network (CLINIC), National Immigration Project, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, Ready to Stay Coalition .
Updated on September 16, 2025
This practice advisory from CLINIC, the Ready to Stay coalition, Immigrant Legal Resource Center, and the National Immigration Project summarizes the most common reasons why USCIS may deny an N-400, provides guidance for ways to screen and avoid an N-400 denial and removal proceedings, and discusses immigration relief options in immigration court.