New U.S. Citizens Won’t Be Sworn in at Austin City Hall. Here’s Why.
Austin-area citizenship ceremonies are being canceled or delayed due to district-level scheduling issues and expanded national security vetting.…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Spain’s Citizenship Proposal for Puerto Ricans Is a Wake-Up Call for Washington
As of early 2026, Spain is considering a reparative citizenship path for Puerto Ricans based on pre-1898 ancestry.…
Express Entry IRCC Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years
Canada and the U.S. are grappling with rising immigration backlogs. IRCC reported a 32% backlog in Express Entry,…
Golden Visa, Portugal’s Presidential Runoff, Chega Pose Limited Risk
Portugal heads to a presidential runoff in February 2026 between António José Seguro and André Ventura. While political…
No Guarantees or Deadlines: Foreigners Wait Years for Lithuanian Citizenship
Foreigners in Lithuania face citizenship delays of two to four years, exacerbated by new U.S. security protocols and…
UK to Reimburse Visa Fees for Top Tech and Science Firms in Push for Growth
The UK government has introduced the 'Growth Push' package to attract global tech talent. Key features include visa…
DHS Confirms Haiti TPS Termination: Feb. 3 Deadline, Legal Options for Affected
Haiti's TPS designation ends February 3, 2026. Florida's large Haitian population faces potential loss of work authorization and…
EB-5 Choice Expands EB-5 Regional Centers to Support Green Card Access
USCIS and DHS have signaled a 2026 agenda centered on efficiency and transparency for the EB-5 program. With…
Swedish Migration Chief Warns Inquiry Underestimated Cost of Revoking PR
Sweden's SOU 2025:99 proposal aims to revoke permanent residency for protection-based holders, shifting toward a 'temporary-first' migration model.…