GCI in Bali: Permanent Residency for Foreigners with Deep Ties
The GCI policy, launched November 19, 2025, gives eligible foreigners indefinite residency in Indonesia without losing their original…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
South Africa’s Home Affairs Launches Citizenship Reinstatement Portal
South Africa opened a digital portal on 24 November 2025 so people who lost citizenship under Section 6(1)(a)…
Federal judge strikes down USCIS EB-5 fee hike, fueling H-1B lawsuits
A Colorado federal judge struck down USCIS’s EB-5 fee hikes for lacking the RIA-required fee study, restoring lower…
Trump Admin Cancels New York Citizenship Ceremonies Over Jurisdiction
Multiple naturalization ceremonies in seven New York counties were canceled over alleged court jurisdiction issues, leaving hundreds of…
DHS Shows More Green Card Denials Amid No Government Aid Policy
On Nov. 19, 2025 DHS proposed replacing the 2022 public‑charge rule with a broader standard allowing officers to…
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…
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…