Naturalization receipts in September 2001 increased 29 percent when compared to September 2000. Approvals for September 2001 were down 48 percent and denials were down 75 percent compared to September 2000. For fiscal year 2001, receipts increased 9 percent, while 613,160 applicants for naturalization took the oath of citizenship, a decrease of 32 percent compared to fiscal year 2000.

Data Source: PAS G-22.3

¹ October 1999 started a new data series based on unadjusted receipts and pending. MSR reports prior to October 1999 showed Adjusted Receipts and Pending. The N400 dorect mail program eliminate the need for these adjustments.

² Receipts and Pending do not reflect an estimated 41,825 N-400s filed but not data entered.

• The number of pending cases decreased 28 percent compared to one year ago.

• The total number of denied applications during fiscal year 2001 decreased 45 percent compared to fiscal year 2000.

• The September 2001 drop in the number of naturalization oaths administered was in part due to the end-of-year Service-wide Inventory Program (SWIP) which reduced the amount of time available to process applications.