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The USCIS background and security checks apply to most applicants and will be conducted once you have filed for naturalization. The investigation can reveal different categories of crimes and offenses. Even a ticket issued because you did not pay a subway fare can have an impact on your citizenship eligibility. Often, people don't realize that they have a record, or people avoid applying for citizenship because they think something in their background will be held against them when it won’t.

To ensure you are eligible for citizenship and able to pass the background check it is important that you do a screening to double check your record, before applying for U.S. citizenship. Whether you are concerned about something in your past or about potential errors in your record, there are trusted experts that will support you with the right information and screenings.

Watch this video to learn the most important steps in checking your background, determining your eligibility, and finding the right experts for you.

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