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What the Law Really Says About Stripping Afghan Citizenship

Political talk about stripping citizenship has raised concerns, but the 14th Amendment and court precedent strongly protect naturalized and birthright…

Asylum Decision Halt Does Not Impact K-1 Fiancé(e) Visas

A late-November 2025 USCIS pause affects asylum decisions only; K-1 fiancé visas follow a separate track. I-129F petitions remain active,…

USCIS Halts All Asylum Decisions, Director Says Vetting Must Improve

After a shooting near the White House, USCIS suspended all asylum decisions nationwide to conduct more complete vetting, impacting thousands…

Immigrant Advocates Brace for Tougher U.S. Citizenship Rules in 2025

Starting October 20, 2025, USCIS expands the civics pool to 128 questions and ups oral questions to 20, keeping a…

Green Card Interviews Turn to Detentions: ICE Arrests

ICE arrests during USCIS Green Card interviews in San Diego—reported in at least six marriage‑based cases—have sparked fear. Detainees were…

IndUS Canada Forum Urges Dual Citizenship for Overseas Indians

IndUS Canada Forum urged New Delhi to adopt dual citizenship for overseas Indians, citing over eight million people in North…

South Africa Advances Digital Citizenship with New Online Platform

In November 2025 Home Affairs will launch a digital portal enabling people stripped of South African citizenship under Section 6(1)(a)…

Berlin Faces Record Wave of Citizenship Lawsuits Over Delays

Nearly 2,000 citizenship lawsuits were filed in Berlin by October 2025 amid a backlog after LEA centralization. The office inherited…