Following a New Year’s Eve incident, Trump has proposed extending citizenship wait times to 7 years for spouses of U.S. citizens and 10 years for other permanent residents. The change could be enacted through executive action, allowing DHS to lengthen the process at its discretion. For those set to become citizens in two years, this timeline could shift significantly after Jan. 20 if the action is signed, potentially extending the wait by another 7 years, with 3 years already counted. With the House and Senate under his control, this proposal could also become law within months.