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I-612 Waiver Explained: Persecution and Exceptional Hardship Grounds
J-1 exchange visitors subject to Section 212(e) seeking waivers for persecution or exceptional hardship should file Form I-612 with USCIS,…
School Districts Start Using U.S. Citizenship Test in Classrooms
USCIS canceled the naturalization test redesign in January 2025 following 1,300+ public comments opposing multiple-choice and photo-description tasks. The 2008…
Understanding Dual Citizenship: Rights, Rules, and Tax Responsibilities
Dual citizenship requires both countries’ permission and can arise by birth, descent, marriage, or naturalization. Gather certified documents, check renunciation…
Indian citizenship by descent for children born abroad: 2025 rules
Eligibility for Indian citizenship by descent depends on birth date and parents’ citizenship status. Register births at the Indian consulate…
Nearly 1,000 New U.S. Citizens from 100+ Countries Sworn In at Wrigley Field
At Wrigley Field on August 7, 2025, 977 people from 109 countries naturalized, underscoring continued demand for citizenship. USCIS rules…
Federal Judge Issues Nationwide Block on Trump’s Birthright Order
A nationwide injunction from July 10, 2025, in Barbara et al. v. Trump keeps Executive Order No. 14160 blocked as…
UMass Poll Shows Majority Support Path to Citizenship for Law-Abiding Undocumented Immigrants
Most Americans support a citizenship path for law-abiding undocumented immigrants, with 61%-63% favoring this in 2025. Support is strong for…
Why Canadians Are Seeking Caribbean Citizenship Beyond Travel Benefits
Caribbean Citizenship by Investment programs now require new citizens to spend 30 days within five years locally. Minimum investments range…