Nearly 42,000 Ukrainian citizens gain Polish citizenship in ten years
Over 41,000 Ukrainians gained Polish citizenship from 2014–2024 despite 1.5 million legal residents. Citizenship demands lengthy residence, language…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
U.S. citizenship interviews lead to ICE detentions of parents at USCIS offices
ICE’s increased detentions at U.S. citizenship interviews, notably in Miami since late 2024, target applicants with prior immigration…
Lowell Menorca and mother remain protected refugees in Canada
Lowell Menorca obtained refugee status in Canada after fleeing threats by Iglesia Ni Cristo in the Philippines. Canada’s…
Dual citizenship emerges as the new American Dream for many in the United States
Dual citizenship is rising as a central aspect of the New American Dream, with 63 countries allowing it…
Italy citizenship referendum may ease path for non-EU residents
In 2025, Italy plans a referendum to reduce citizenship residency from ten to five years. New laws limit…
Charleston Welcomes 48 New U.S. Citizens in Ceremony
Charleston’s May 2025 ceremony welcomed 48 new U.S. citizens amid its longest national wait times. The event, led…
U.S. Department of Justice broadens power to revoke Green Cards
The DOJ’s May 2025 stance that Green Cards can be revoked at any time creates new risks for…
Supreme Court debates President Trump’s order on birthright citizenship
President Trump’s 2025 executive order challenges birthright citizenship guaranteed by the Fourteenth Amendment, risking millions becoming stateless. The…
Afghan Refugees in Iowa Hit With Sudden Deportation Threat
TPS for Afghan refugees in Iowa ends July 14, 2025, prompting deportation notices to about 200 people. Refugees…