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May 2025 Visa Bulletin slows Indian EB-5 progress by six months
Indian nationals face EB-5 Unreserved delays as the May 2025 Visa Bulletin prioritizes rural project visas. EB-3 advanced minimally. Family-sponsored…
Ferdinand Marcos Jr. blocks citizenship for Chinese national tied to POGOs
On April 11, 2025, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vetoed Li Duan Wang’s citizenship bid, citing illegal POGO links and national…
Friedrich Merz Leads Move to End Germany’s Expedited Citizenship Path
Germany ends a three-year expedited citizenship rule from April 2025, maintaining dual citizenship while implementing stricter five-year residency requirements, emphasizing…
Bruno Retailleau weighs stricter rules for French citizenship
Proposed French immigration reforms would transform citizenship, detention, and healthcare rules. Supporters highlight security, critics warn of exclusion. Debates will…
House approves SAVE Act requiring proof of citizenship to vote
The SAVE Act demands documented U.S. citizenship proof for voter registration. Passed by the House, its Senate future is uncertain.…
Mayotte faces new limits on birthright citizenship under French law
France’s proposed policy tightens birthright citizenship in Mayotte, requiring longer parent residency to curb migration. Supporters highlight reduced strain on…
Canadian citizenship fees increase for the first time in years
On March 31, 2025, Canada raised adult citizenship fees from $100 to $119.75, the first adjustment in 30 years, reflecting…
HUD requires citizenship or residency for FHA loans
HUD will enforce stricter FHA loan eligibility as of May 25, 2025, limiting access to U.S. citizens and lawful permanent…