Can I Apply for a Discretionary Grant of Canadian Citizenship in 2025?
IRCC's 2025 interim measures let the Minister use ss.5(4) to grant citizenship to four affected groups, prioritizing infants…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Does USCIS Still Use Neighborhood Checks for Naturalization Applicants?
USCIS intensifies 2026 naturalization vetting with neighborhood checks and social media reviews, extending N-400 processing times to 18…
No — US Isn’t Replacing Green Cards With a $5M Gold Card
The proposed $5 million Gold Card promises residency and a five-year citizenship path but remains only a 2025…
Prince Harry’s U.S. Visa Under Scrutiny After 1,007 Documents Found
A judge will review 1,007 State Department documents related to Prince Harry’s U.S. visa after a Heritage Foundation…
Poland proposes raising citizenship residency from 3 to 10 years
A draft law filed August 6, 2025 would increase Poland’s citizenship residency requirement from three to ten years…
Malaysia PR Costs Under Rs 11K — But Long Waits And Extra Fees Loom
As of August 24, 2025, Malaysia’s PR application fee is RM 500; an approval-stage RM 1,500 is charged…
Immigrant Officer Sparks Firestorm: Councilors Demand U.S. Citizenship Requirement
New Bedford’s hire of Edwin Yat Toj, a 25‑year‑old legal permanent resident, prompted the City Council to draft…
October 2025 Visa Bulletin Predictions: Detailed Analysis and Dates
Snapshot: What to expect in October Where things ended in September (baseline for October) The September 2025 Visa…
White House Backs Bill Deporting Green Card, Visa Holders Over Any DUI
H.R. 875 would bar entry and trigger deportation for any DUI or admission of DUI for all non-citizens,…