Irish citizenship: How your ancestry could open doors to Ireland
Irish citizenship based on ancestry can be claimed through parentage or the Foreign Births Register. Timely registration, accurate…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
U.S. elections allow Americans abroad to vote without a U.S. address
U.S. citizens in France can vote in federal elections by absentee ballot using the FPCA form. Register annually…
Italy National Type D Adoption Visa: What Families Need to Know
The Italy National Type D Adoption Visa grants permanent residency to adopted non-EU minors. Applicants require legal and…
OpenAI researcher denied green card after key role in GPT-4.5
OpenAI researcher Kai Chen, key to GPT-4.5, was denied a green card after 12 years. Now working remotely…
U.S. Birth Tourism and B-1/B-2 Visa Rules Under the FAM
U.S. consular officers are tightening B-1/B-2 visa rules to deny applicants traveling primarily for birth tourism, requiring stronger…
USCIS expands efforts to uncover and prosecute visa fraud
USCIS, working with agencies like FBI and DOJ, actively investigates and prosecutes visa and naturalization fraud—including terrorism, bribery,…
Federal judge blocks Trump proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
A U.S. federal judge halted Trump’s proof-of-citizenship voter registration rule. The ruling restores congressional authority over election laws,…
How Green Card Holders Lose Permanent Resident Status Beyond Crimes
Green card holders face rising scrutiny in 2026. Learn how travel, false statements, and missed filings can lead…
Costa Rica offers three-month permits to US-deported migrants
Costa Rica issues three-month permits for migrants deported from the U.S., allowing legal stay and asylum applications but…