Trump Tightens Citizenship Exam, Residents Race to Naturalize
Effective October 20, 2025, naturalization applicants who file Form N-400 will face a 20-question civics oral exam from…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Turkish Police Detain 106–113 Suspects in Istanbul Citizenship Scam
Istanbul-led raids arrested 113 suspects for a network that used fake appraisals and sham transactions to obtain 1,198…
Joint Property Ownership When a Spouse Is Temporarily in the U.S.
Deed language — not visa status — determines property ownership and survivorship. Joint Tenancy and Tenancy by the…
Maryland Denaturalization: Court Revokes Citizenship of Sex Offender
A Maryland federal court revoked Jorge Antonio Graciano Lara’s U.S. citizenship on Sept. 15, 2025, after finding he…
Putin Grants Russian Citizenship to Tara Reade, Biden Accuser
Vladimir Putin granted Tara Reade Russian citizenship via decree on September 22, 2025, bypassing the five-year residency rule.…
Chinese American Green Card Holders Rush to U.S. Citizenship
A rush of naturalization filings among Chinese American green card holders in 2024–2025 reflects election-year fears and faster…
Trump Gold Card Visa Price Remains at $1 Million, Officials Say
The Trump Gold Card Visa, created by a Sept 19, 2025 executive order, offers green cards for a…
New HUD Initiative Demands Verified Citizenship for Section 8 Housing
HUD requires PHAs to verify citizenship or eligible immigration status for every Section 8 tenant by September 2025,…
245 American Refugee Claims in Canada in First Half 2025 Signal Surge
In early 2025, 245 Americans filed refugee claims in Canada, exceeding 2024 totals. The rise contrasts with a…