Sweeping immigration changes by the Trump administration have resulted in the cancellation of naturalization ceremonies, the last step in the process of becoming a citizen.

Melania Trump’s former lawyer Michael Wildes warns the dual-citizenship plan defies legal precedent and common practice.

Matthew Tragesser, a spokesperson for the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, said in a September statement that with the change, “the American people can be assured that those joining us as fellow citizens are fully assimilated and will contribute to America’s greatness.”

The process of applying for U.S. citizenship has for years been long and involved several steps, including an application, background checks, tests and an interview. One must first establish legal residency for a time, through visas, green cards or other forms of immigration relief that in themselves can be difficult to obtain.

The cancellations, confirmed by multiple immigration attorneys, came after the Trump administration paused immigration from 19 nations and froze all asylum claims.

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Senator Bernie Moreno’s plan to outlaw dual citizenship may require Melania and Barron Trump to give up their Slovenian passports.

A new proposal from Sen. Bernie Moreno would require millions of Americans to renounce either their U.S. citizenship or their foreign citizenship within one year.

"They’re not focusing on particular people, they're focusing on particular traits," said attorney Homero López, a former immigration judge. "Those traits tend to be physical in nature.”