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…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Indonesia’s New Residency Policy Offers Indefinite Stay Without 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…
Navigating EB-5 Cliffs: I-485, Securities Compliance, Visas, Sunset
In 2025 EB-5 investors should coordinate concurrent I-526/I-526E and I-485 filings, rigorous securities compliance, preparation for I-829, and…
USCIS Moves Naturalization Ceremonies to Field Offices
USCIS will relocate large naturalization ceremonies from venues like Campbell Heritage Theatre to smaller field offices from March…
USCIS Sees Record Citizenship Applications Amid Backlogs and Scrutiny
A record 11.3 million USCIS cases were pending in Q2 FY2025 amid a surge in citizenship applications and…