Kenyan Court Orders Registration for Eritrean and Ethiopian Refugees
The High Court ruled on 18 November 2025 that Kenya must immediately resume registration of Eritrean and Ethiopian…
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DHS 2025 Public Charge Rule Expands Denial Risks for Green Cards
A 2025 DHS proposal would broaden public charge rules to count non-cash benefits like Medicaid and SNAP, reversing…
Washington County NY Not Among Counties Barred from Ceremonies
Washington County reports no order to stop naturalization ceremonies, contrasting with several New York counties that paused events…
USCIS Restores Halted NY Naturalization Ceremonies Across Counties
After sudden Nov. 12 cancellations, USCIS reinstated naturalization ceremonies in seven New York counties following political and community…
Indonesia Launches Global Citizenship to Address Dual Citizenship
Indonesia’s GCI provides indefinite permanent residency to certain people with strong Indonesian ties without granting citizenship or passports.…
Canada Extends Citizenship Act Amendment Deadline to January 2026
A court extended the deadline to amend Canada’s Citizenship Act to January 20, 2026, while Bill C-3 proceeds…
Binghamton mayor denounces canceled naturalization ceremony, calls for rescheduling
USCIS halted some judicial naturalization ceremonies in Binghamton and other upstate counties, leaving hundreds with no oath dates.…
Proposed rule could bar permanent residency for those using benefits
DHS’s November 2025 draft rule would broaden the public charge test to weigh projected use of non‑cash benefits,…
Outrage Over Trump Admin Cancelling Citizenship Ceremonies Sparks Debate
USCIS halted county court naturalization ceremonies in November 2025, moving them to federal administrative sites. Hundreds who completed…