United States to seek lawful permanent residency and, ultimately, U.S. citizenship. 19. Ensure that all immigration judges receive comprehensive training and guidance on making determinations as to whether an individual is stateless, incorporating a definition of statelessness in accordance with international law. Ensure that information concerning the treatment of stateless individuals is widely disseminated among all immigration judges 20. In consultation with the Department of Homeland Security, improve the collection and assessment of statistical data concerning stateless individuals, including standardized terminology used to identify stateless persons between the two departments, to ensure more accurate information and greater understanding of the scope of statelessness. 32 Recommendation for the Department of State 21. As pledged by the U.S. Government in December 2011, support and encourage Congressional efforts to enact legislation that provides a path for stateless individuals in the United States to seek lawful permanent residency and, ultimately, U.S. citizenship. 22. As pledged by the U.S. Government in December 2011, continue to raise awareness and focus U.S. diplomacy on preventing and resolving statelessness worldwide, particularly among women and children, including through mobilizing governments to repeal discriminatory nationality laws and to enact safeguards to prevent statelessness at birth. Citizens of Nowhere: