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Northeastern Ontario worried as paths to Canadian citizenship shrink

Federal changes lowering immigration targets and ending the RNIP threaten Northeastern Ontario’s stability. Strict citizenship rules and long processing times…

Swedish citizenship applicants face new security questions in 2025

Starting January 2025, Swedish citizenship applicants face tougher requirements, including mandatory in-person appearances, expanded security questions, and stricter document checks.…

House committee yet to decide on OSDE citizenship status rule

The OSDE’s citizenship status rule, which would require proof for school enrollment, is not yet law. Legislative approval is pending.…

Mohsen Mahdawi, Columbia student, held in Vermont after USCIS arrest

Palestinian activist Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by ICE in Vermont during his citizenship interview, sparking national debate about immigrant rights…

Jose Hermosillo, US citizen, held by Border Patrol in Arizona for days

Jose Hermosillo, an American citizen, was mistakenly detained by Border Patrol in Arizona for nearly 10 days. Mistakes in citizenship…

Permanent Resident or U.S. Citizen: What Rights Set Them Apart?

The choice between Permanent Resident and U.S. Citizen affects voting rights, deportation risk, travel freedom, and family sponsorship. Citizenship allows…

Service passport rules explained by U.S. Department of State

U.S. service passports, managed by the Special Issuance Agency, are for government employees or contractors on approved foreign assignments. Applicants…

How diplomatic immunity works under the Vienna Convention in the US

The United States grants diplomatic immunity to accredited foreign diplomats and dependents for official duties under the Vienna Convention. Immunity…