Green Card Holder Sues Over Naturalization Taking 'an Eternity'
Summary
A lawful permanent resident named Meng Ju Liu has sued the U.S. government because his application to become a U.S. citizen has been delayed for about 18 months without explanation. He is asking a federal court to force officials to finish processing his application and grant citizenship if he passes security checks.Key Facts
- Meng Ju Liu, a Taiwanese national living in Ohio, applied for U.S. citizenship on April 25, 2025.
- He has been a lawful permanent resident since 2002.
- Liu's naturalization application has not moved forward for around 18 months with no interview scheduled.
- The usual processing time for his type of application is about 9.5 months for most cases.
- Federal law allows applicants to ask a court for help if their case is not decided within 120 days after the interview.
- The government has not requested more information from Liu since May 2025 and is still processing his case as of May 2026.
- Liu's lawsuit claims the delay is unreasonable and asks the court to order completion of background checks within 30 days and citizenship within 30 days after that.
- The Department of Homeland Security has proposed raising the fees for citizenship applications by up to 80 percent.
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