More than 727,000 naturalization petitions are stalled inside the Servicio de Ciudadanía e Inmigración de los Estados Unidos as the 2026 election cycle begins. Figures cited by Univision and Cuban media point to 742,138 requests in limbo, some approved but awaiting oath ceremonies. The average wait now approaches 9.5 to 10 months. That gap is turning administrative delay into voter disenfranchisement.
💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: How many naturalization petitions are stalled at servicio de ciudadanía e inmigración de los estados unidos?
- A: More than 727,000 petitions are stalled, with Univision and Cuban media citing 742,138 requests in limbo, some approved but awaiting oath ceremonies.
- Q: Why are immigrants unable to vote in 2026 due to USCIS delays?
- A: Average processing and oath waits now approach 9.5 to 10 months, preventing approved applicants from becoming citizens in time to register for the 2026 election.
- Q: What is turning administrative delay into voter disenfranchisement?
- A: The gap between approval and naturalization oath ceremonies means eligible immigrants remain non-citizens on election day, blocking their right to vote.