The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has resumed the practice of conducting "neighborhood checks" as part of the citizenship application process. This method, last used during the first Bush administration, involves immigration officials questioning neighbors and coworkers of citizenship applicants to verify the applicants' residency, good moral character, attachment to the U.S. Constitution, and disposition toward the good order and happiness of the United States. USCIS emphasizes that becoming a U.S. citizen is a privilege reserved for those who meet these criteria. The reinstatement of these investigations has sparked commentary on new citizenship criteria and debates about immigration policies, including concerns expressed about proposals to end birthright citizenship.