No Evidence Immigrants Were Plucked From Oath Ceremonies, Officials Say
Courts temporarily barred the Trump executive order on birthright citizenship, which targets children born after February 19, 2025.…
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June 2025 Travel Ban Suspends Citizenship Interviews
Presidential Proclamation 10949 suspended naturalization steps and other immigration benefits for nationals of 19 countries starting June 9,…
Tourist Overstayed 20+ Years: Unlawful Presence, 10-year Bar
Authorities detained a tourist alleged to have overstayed a visa for over 20 years, exposing them to three‑,…
Final adjudications and naturalization ceremonies paused under travel ban
An internal USCIS memo halts final adjudications, naturalization ceremonies, and some asylum decisions for nationals of 19 countries…
The History of Birthright Citizenship
Latest UpdateJune 30, 2026 Supreme Court Ruling On June 30, 2026, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled 6–3 that…
One Step From Citizenship: Why the Final Hurdle Remains
On October 20, 2025, USCIS updated the N-400 civics test: 128-question pool, up to 20 questions asked, and…
Japan weighs 10-year residency for naturalization amid policy shift
Japan may shift naturalization practice from five consecutive years to around ten years of effective residence, with tougher…
USCIS Re-Reviews Green Cards Granted in Past Five Years
USCIS will re-review green cards and other benefits granted over the last five years to nationals of 19…
US Reduces Refugee Work Permit Validity to 18 Months
Starting December 5, 2025, USCIS will cap work permits at 18 months for refugees, asylum seekers, and certain…