Because you sent LinkedIn request to USCIS staff: Is this a new ground to deny naturalization? | TheBriefWire
Because you sent LinkedIn request to USCIS staff: Is this a new ground to deny naturalization?
Published 26 June 2026 ยท general
A US citizenship applicant was denied naturalization after sending a LinkedIn request to USCIS officials. USCIS stated this action raised concerns about potentially threatening or
A US citizenship applicant was denied naturalization after sending a LinkedIn request to USCIS officials. USCIS stated this action raised concerns about potentially threatening or improperly influential behavior, equating it to threats their personnel face. An attorney commented that it was an unusual case as there is no accusation of any actual contact but just a social media invitaion.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 6:01 PM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 7:02 PM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
A US citizenship applicant was denied naturalization after sending a LinkedIn request to USCIS officials.
USCIS stated this action raised concerns about potentially threatening or improperly influential behavior, equating it to threats their personnel face.
An attorney commented that it was an unusual case as there is no accusation of any actual contact but just a social media invitaion.