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Centre data: nearly 9 lakh Indians renounced citizenship in five years
Between 2020 and 2024, 896,843 Indians renounced citizenship, with increases after pandemic restrictions lifted. Destinations include about 135 countries, notably…
Supreme Court Review Reveals Shaky Case Against Birthright Citizenship
The Court granted review of Executive Order 14160, challenging birthright citizenship by tying documentation to parents’ status for births after…
Birthright Citizenship Under Fire: Courts Halt Trump’s 2025 Order
An executive order from January 20, 2025 attempted to deny automatic citizenship to certain U.S.-born children unless a parent was…
Citizenship Surrenders and U.S. Paths for Indian Immigrants
India’s MEA reported 8,96,843 citizenship renunciations from 2020–2024, peaking in 2022. The ministry lacks income and occupation data, so the…
Nearly 9 Lakh Indians Renounced Citizenship: U.S. Visa, OCI Impacts
Between 2020 and 2024, 8,96,843 people renounced Indian citizenship. For those naturalizing in the U.S., stop using Indian passports, surrender…
USCIS Reissues Photo Policy: 3-Year Freshness Rule for Most Filings
Effective December 12, 2025, USCIS will reuse photos only if taken within 36 months at an authorized biometric appointment. Self-submitted…
Louisville Immigrants May Face Uncertain Oath Ceremonies Amid Pause
USCIS paused naturalization adjudications for applicants from 19 high-risk countries under a December 2, 2025 memo, halting interviews and oath…
Past Arrests and U.S. Visas: H-1B, Green Card, Renewals
Arrests may trigger visa revocations, lengthy administrative processing, or denials during H-1B stamping, green card filings, and renewals. Always disclose…