Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
Study Finds One-Third Pass Citizenship Exam, Spurring Education Reform
Only 36% of Americans pass a civics test modeled on the naturalization exam; 19% under 45 pass. USCIS will adopt a 128-question bank on October 20, 2025, with applicants needing…
Trump’s Welcome Message Falls Short, Emphasizes Duties Over Celebration
The June 2025 Trump video shown at naturalization ceremonies reframes citizenship toward duties and cultural preservation, diverging from…
Trump Sued Over Orwellian National Citizenship Database
Advocates sued to block a proposed national citizenship database centralizing Social Security and immigration data, warning it could…
Trump Admin Seeks Supreme Court Review on Birthright Citizenship Policy
On September 26, 2025 the administration asked the Supreme Court to review a January 20, 2025 executive order…
White House Approves EB-5 Fee Reform; OMB Clear on New Costs
OMB approved a new EB-5 fee rule; Federal Register publication is pending. The fee schedule is effective July…
UK Proposes 10-Year ILR Path and Social Contribution for Migrants
Ministers propose a "contribute or leave" ILR framework raising the standard qualifying period to ten years, adding a…
Albania’s 5-Year Route to Permanent Residency for Indians
Enter Albania with a Type D visa or unique permit, apply for residence within 30 days, and maintain…
USCIS Warns Green Card Seekers to Fully Complete I-485 Public Charge
USCIS warns that incomplete Part 9 public charge answers on Form I-485 lead to RFEs, intake rejections, and…
Frederick Capital: Americans Pursue Second Citizenship in 2025 Trends
Q1 2025 saw U.S. inquiries about second citizenship surge 183% year-over-year, with Americans accounting for over 30% of…
Canada Immigration Backlog Tops 959,000 as of August 2025
By August 31, 2025, Canada’s immigration backlog hit nearly 959,000 cases, with PR files most affected—about 52.1% overdue.…