Few of those who qualified for citizenship even under the old law actually applied for naturalisation.

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He proposed more emphasis on the use of English, and a new oath of allegiance for people seeking naturalisation.

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Santos' naturalisation should be a major boost to Lemerre, since the former manager of France is seeking to reinforce his side.

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His naturalisation will be a big boost for the Tunisian national team, who host the tournament which starts on 24 January.

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Naturalisation ceremonies are bilingual, and speaking English is not required for citizenship.

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Now the push is more towards straight humanitarianism, says Alexander Aleinikoff, who was general counsel for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service under Mr Clinton.

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Moreover, as head of the Justice Department, she is responsible for the Immigration and Naturalisation Service, which has its own institutional reasons for holding back.

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Mexicans are more likely to be undocumented than any other group: the Immigration and Naturalisation Department thinks that 88% of male Mexicans and 73% of female ones entering America have no papers.

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But it is also one of the toughest to get, requiring a personal interview and the ability to convince the Immigration and Naturalisation Service that you have done two years of work with the religion and have a role that is central to its practice.

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