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Maryland’s Jorge Echeverri accused of faking citizenship to collect benefits

Jorge Echeverri, 73, from Maryland, is charged with falsely claiming U.S. citizenship and illegally obtaining retirement benefits over decades. Authorities…

Kuwait Revokes Citizenship of 42,000 People in Rare Move

Kuwait's government has revoked citizenship from 42,000 individuals in an unprecedented move, sparking domestic and international concern. This decision, allegedly…

Kyrgyzstan Stops Russian Citizenship Requests After 7,000 Granted in 2024

Kyrgyzstan suspended Russian citizenship applications on March 1, 2025, after naturalizing 7,000 Russians in 2024. This decision reflects concerns over…

Trump Offers Faster U.S. Citizenship for South African Farmers

President Trump announced a new policy granting South African farmers a "rapid pathway" to U.S. citizenship. This comes alongside the…

USCIS Updates Form N-400 Rules, Tightens Application Process

USCIS announced a revised, less inclusive naturalization application effective March 4, 2025, with no grace period for transitioning from older…

Grenada Blocks Eight Citizenship Bids, Cancels One Over Discount Deals

Grenada rejected eight Citizenship by Investment (CBI) applications and revoked one citizenship due to illegal discounts, emphasizing strict adherence to…

Tennessee Senate Discusses Checking Citizenship Status of Students

A Tennessee Senate committee approved a bill on March 6, 2025, requiring schools to verify students' citizenship status. The bill,…

Why More Americans Are Seeking UK Citizenship Than Ever Before

A record number of Americans are applying for UK citizenship due to factors like political polarization, healthcare access, work opportunities,…