Just over four in ten reject the idea that citizenship is too easy to get
Core finding
In a January 2024 survey, Verasight asked Americans whether it is too easy for immigrants to become American citizens; more than two-in-five (42%) disagree, including 16% who disagree completely.
Agreement reaches 37%, including 13% who agree completely, while 22% stay neutral.
Topline scale
Just over four in ten reject the idea that citizenship is too easy to get.
How much do you agree with this statement? "It is too easy for immigrants to become American citizens."
n = 1,000 · Jan 18–24, 2024 · MoE ±3.5%
Methodology
Full methodology →| Mode | Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting |
|---|---|
| Population | United States adults |
| Field dates | Jan 18–24, 2024 |
| Base (unweighted) | 1,000 |
| Margin of error | ±3.5% |
| Module | Verasight Interdisciplinary Omnibus Survey #2024-006 |
| Sponsor | Verasight |
| Weight variable | weight |
| Weighting targets | age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status |
Sources
- www.verasight.io/post/verasights-supports-academic-and-nonprofit-researchers
How much do you agree with this statement? "It is too easy for immigrants to become American citizens."
Cite this question
Verasight Interdisciplinary Omnibus Survey #2024-006, fielded January 18-24, 2024, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.5%.