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Kentucky Debates Laws to Bar Immigrant Citizens from Office
Kentucky lawmakers have filed bills to restrict state and local office eligibility to natural-born U.S. citizens. HB 186 impacts local…
Court to Rule on Legality of Italy’s Citizenship Crackdown
Italy's Law 74/2025 has restricted citizenship by descent to children and grandchildren of Italian-born ancestors. New 'effective bond' requirements and…
DOJ Seeks Denaturalization of Man Over Immigration Fraud and War Crimes
The U.S. government is seeking to revoke the citizenship of Sead Miljkovic, alleging he hid his role in Bosnian war…
US Revises Naturalization Test: New Standards for Green Card Holders
USCIS has updated the naturalization process for 2025, introducing a more difficult 128-question civics test and stricter vetting procedures. Applicants…
France Introduces Mandatory Civic Exam and Higher Language Standards (2026)
New French laws effective 2026 mandate higher language levels (up to B2) and a 40-question civic exam for non-EU residents.…
Proving Good Moral Character for Naturalization in a Holistic Era
New 2025 USCIS policies require naturalization applicants to prove positive contributions to society, such as volunteering and steady employment, rather…
What Happens After I-797 Approval Notice in 2026 Policy Changes
A new 2026 USCIS directive mandates the re-evaluation of approved and pending immigration cases for nationals from 39 high-risk countries.…
Can U.S. citizens sponsor a sibling for a Green Card in 2026
New U.S. immigration policies have tightened the path for sibling sponsorship. Citizens face longer financial documentation requirements and 'extreme vetting'…