Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
Surprise Visits by Immigration Agents Frighten Prospective Citizens
In 2025, USCIS renewed unannounced home visits for citizenship applicants, prompting surprise checks at residences. Lawyers call the encounters intimidating and urge applicants to ask for identification, contact legal counsel,…
Trump Admin Cancels New York Citizenship Ceremonies Over Jurisdiction
Multiple naturalization ceremonies in seven New York counties were canceled over alleged court jurisdiction issues, leaving hundreds of…
Bill C-3 Passes Third Reading: Amends the Citizenship Act
Parliament enacted Bill C-3 to eliminate the 2009 first‑generation limit and restore citizenship for thousands. The law creates…
Thai Citizenship Crackdown Ties to Grey Chinese Syndicates
Thailand’s five‑agency operation targets a document‑forgery ring producing fake Thai citizenship records used by transnational ‘grey Chinese’ networks.…
Lawsuit Challenges USCIS Voter Registration Ban at Citizenship Oaths
A coalition sued USCIS for banning nonpartisan voter-registration drives at oath ceremonies, claiming constitutional and APA violations. The…
Washington County NY Not Among Counties Barred from Ceremonies
Washington County reports no order to stop naturalization ceremonies, contrasting with several New York counties that paused events…
Supreme Court weighs Trump birthright citizenship as lower courts block
The 2025 Executive Order aims to limit birthright citizenship for children of noncitizen parents. Multiple states and civil…
USCIS Restores Halted NY Naturalization Ceremonies Across Counties
After sudden Nov. 12 cancellations, USCIS reinstated naturalization ceremonies in seven New York counties following political and community…
Indonesia Launches Global Citizenship to Address Dual Citizenship
Indonesia’s GCI provides indefinite permanent residency to certain people with strong Indonesian ties without granting citizenship or passports.…
German Minister Supports Stripping Citizenship From Hamas Supporters
A Palestinian-born man lost German citizenship after praising Hamas on Instagram, testing 2024 nationality reforms that bar support…