Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
U.S. citizen pleads guilty to lying about Bosnian War abuses
A naturalized U.S. citizen, Nada Radovan Tomanic, pleaded guilty to lying on her naturalization application about alleged wartime abuse during the Bosnian War. Prosecutors say the deception was material to…
King County Seeks to Change Citizenship Rules for Jail Hires
After admitting it hired 38 non-citizens, King County sued to loosen a citizenship requirement for corrections officers. The…
Naturalized U.S. Citizens Feel Unsafe as Trump Policy Shifts
A 2025 DOJ push and Project 2025 policies have heightened denaturalization efforts and border scrutiny, prompting fear among…
Catholic Charities Urges Sonoma County to Fund the Gift of Citizenship
In response to a May 2025 federal funding cut, Catholic Charities started Fund a Future Citizen to raise…
358 Kyrgyzstanis with Foreign Citizenship Receive 2-Year Meken Cards
On November 14, 2025, Kyrgyz authorities issued 358 two-year Meken cards to diaspora members. The cards offer visa-free…
Owen Goodman’s Canadian Citizenship Opens World Cup Wild Card Door
In October 2025 Owen Goodman received Canadian citizenship and was called up in November for friendlies. The Crystal…
Fribourg and Zug Tighten Naturalization Rules in 2025
For 2025, Fribourg requires five years without social assistance for citizenship, up from three. Zug matches that rule,…
Are U.S. Consulates Abroad Operating Normally for Visas and Passports?
Consular visa and passport services continue during the 2025 shutdown due to fee funding, but expect longer waits,…
Automatic Rescheduling After Shutdown: Check Your Interview Date
USCIS is reassigning interview dates for appointments canceled by the shutdown and will mail official updated notices; check…
Did shutdown changes impact naturalization, green cards, and refugees?
In October 2025, USCIS continued fee-funded adjudications but reduced public-facing services while prioritizing security vetting. PERM paused at…