Scott McLaughlin lived in the U.S. as a permanent resident for years. But his win at Iowa Speedway inspired him to seek American citizenship.

Amid the uncertainty and potential changes in the naturalization process to be a U.S. citizen, here are five things to know.

Before reciting the oath of allegiance before a judge, aspiring U.S. citizens must pass an oral civics test. The test includes up to 10 questions, randomly selected from a pool of 100. Applicants ...

Becoming a U.S. citizen means navigating paperwork, background checks, interviews and mounting fees. Here are some things to know about the process.

Before reciting the oath of allegiance before a judge, aspiring U.S. citizens must pass an oral civics test. The test includes up to 10 questions, randomly selected from a pool of 100. Applicants must answer at least six correctly to move forward.