Naturalization Application Backlog May Keep Immigrants From Voting

The video discusses the current delays in immigration application processing due to underfunding and new regulations. It highlights efforts by immigration advocates to register first-time Latino voters, emphasizing their long-standing political engagement. Additionally, it reports that 834,000 people were naturalized last year, marking the highest number in over a decade.

What is the average processing time for immigration applications this year?

• 15 months

• 9 months

• 12 months

• 6 months

What factors are contributing to the delays in immigration application processing?

• Technical issues

• Increased number of applications

• Underfunding and new regulations

• Lack of staff

Why are immigration advocates focusing on registering Latino voters?

• They have been politically active for a long time

• They are new to the country

• They are the largest minority group

• They have the highest voter turnout

What is the significance of the number 834,000 in the context of the video?

• It is the number of applications processed

• It is the number of immigration offices

• It is the number of new voters registered

• It is the number of people naturalized last year

How does the number of people naturalized last year compare to previous years?

• It is the highest in five years

• It is the highest in over a decade

• It is the lowest in a decade

• It is the same as the previous year