Due to the Coronavirus, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration offices have been closed since mid-March.

Many individuals who applied for naturalization prior to the pandemic have been on hold, uncertain when they will be allowed to attend a citizenship oath ceremony.

Now that offices are reopening, the processing of applications and swearing-in ceremonies have recommenced.

Yet, like most things immigration, not without controversy.

Critics assert ceremonies can be held online. So what stands in the way of implementing such a easy fix?

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