Denaturalization
Denaturalization of United States Citizens
Once applicants have satisfied the naturalization requirements and have taken the oath of allegiance, they are issued a certificate of Citizenship evidencing that they are United States Citizens.
However, if later evidence suggests that the naturalized citizen has illegally taken their citizenship, then the U.S. government can therefore challenge and request the cancellation of their certificate of citizenship.
The United States government through its Immigration Agencies may commence cancellation or revocation of the certificate of citizenship where:
- Evidence shows that USCIS approved the naturalization application in error; or
- There was information unknown to U.S Citizenship and Immigration Service at the time of the application that would have had a material effect on the outcome of the naturalization application and would have proven that:
- The application was based on fraud or misrepresentation or concealment of a material fact; or
- The applicant was not, in fact, eligible for naturalization.
Upon such a determination, the authorities will require the applicant to surrender their certificate of naturalization. They will then cancel the certificate of naturalization.
When a naturalized citizen experiences denaturalization, they revert to the immigration status held prior to naturalization.
A denaturalize person may be subject to criminal prosecution for unlawful procurement of citizenship or naturalization.

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