Definitions

In this Act: (1) Alien The term alien has the meaning given such term in section 101(a)(3) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(3)). (2) Applicant The term applicant means an alien who applies for naturalization under title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1401 et seq.). (3) Foreign power The term foreign power means— (A) a foreign government; (B) a faction of a foreign nation or foreign government; (C) an entity that is directed or controlled by a foreign government; (D) a foreign military, paramilitary, intelligence, security, or law-enforcement service; (E) a foreign terrorist organization designated under section 219 of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1189); (F) a transnational criminal organization, cartel, or criminal gang that is based primarily outside the United States; or (G) any person or entity knowingly acting as an agent, representative, instrumentality, or proxy of an entity described in subparagraphs (A) through (F). (4) Material fact The term material fact means any fact that has a natural tendency to influence, or is capable of influencing, a decision of the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Attorney General, or any other officer or employee of the United States concerning eligibility for naturalization, good moral character, attachment to the principles of the Constitution, admissibility, removability, identity, criminal history, national-security risk, immigration history, or eligibility for any immigration benefit. (5) Naturalization process The term naturalization process means any application, interview, examination, investigation, oath ceremony, background check, biometric collection, submission of evidence, administrative proceeding, judicial proceeding, or other act or proceeding related to naturalization under title III of the Immigration and Nationality Act. (6) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. (7) Material support The term material support means material support or resources, as defined in section 2339A(b) of title 18, United States Code. (8) Terrorist activity The term terrorist activity has the meaning given such term in section 212(a)(3)(B)(iii) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(iii)). (9) Terrorist organization The term terrorist organization means an organization described in subclause (I), (II), or (III) of section 212(a)(3)(B)(vi) of the Immigration and Nationality Act (8 U.S.C. 1182(a)(3)(B)(vi)).