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Seattle Marks Independence Day with Annual Naturalization Ceremony

Seattle’s July 4th Naturalization Ceremony welcomed 500+ new U.S. citizens in 2025. The multi-step process includes eligibility, Form N-400, biometrics,…

Knesset Bill Proposes Stricter Rules for Israel Citizenship Eligibility

Israel’s Knesset debates a bill restricting citizenship under the Law of Return to Orthodox-recognized Jews only, eliminating eligibility for those…

Sauder Village Celebrates 75 New US Citizens on Fourth of July

Naturalization grants immigrants voting rights, a U.S. passport, and legal protections after at least five years of residency, English, and…

2025 U.S. Naturalization Process Sees Longer Waits and Stricter Checks

In 2025, naturalization involves eligibility checks, Form N-400 filing, biometrics, interviews, and an oath ceremony. Applicants need a green card…

When Citizenship Is No Longer Guaranteed: U.S. Sets New Boundaries

The U.S. enacted key immigration updates in 2025: birthright citizenship restrictions pending legal decisions, mandatory immigrant registration from April, tougher…

Becoming a US Citizen No Longer Shields Against Trump Immigration Crackdown

Trump's 2025 immigration crackdown enforces expedited removals, ends TPS and DACA, suspends refugee intake, and mandates fingerprint registration for all…

IRS Raises 2025 Annual Gift Tax Exclusion to Historic $19,000

The IRS has increased 2025 gift tax exclusions and lifetime exemptions to record amounts. These changes impact U.S. citizens, couples,…

Updated Form N-400 2025: Handling Missing Spouse Employment Details

Applicants for U.S. citizenship must submit the accurate January 2025 Form N-400 with complete spouse employment data. Delays often arise…