India emerges as second-largest contributor of new US citizens
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A recent Congressional report revealed a total of 65,960 Indians officially became United States (US) citizens in 2022, solidifying India's position as the second-largest contributor of immigrants to America. The report highlighted that Mexico led the list with the highest number of naturalizations at 1,28,878. Foreign-born individuals made up approximately 14% of the total US population of 333 million in 2022. Over half (53%) or roughly 24.5 million of these foreign-born residents have achieved naturalized citizen status in America.