Citizenship
Naturalization timelines, civics test preparation, dual citizenship rules, and citizenship-by-investment programs worldwide. Covers N-400 processing, oath ceremonies, and denaturalization risks.
Damaged passport abroad? How the U.S. embassy can help you return
If your passport is damaged abroad, promptly visit a U.S. embassy or consulate with all required documents. Emergency passports are available for urgent needs, but replacing your passport before travel…
Emergency passport: How U.S. citizens abroad can get urgent travel help
Emergency passports help U.S. citizens abroad travel urgently if their passport is lost, stolen, or expired. Start by…
What happens when U.S. citizenship is revoked through denaturalization
Denaturalization is rare and targets naturalized U.S. citizens for fraud or lies. Citizenship and associated rights end instantly,…
What Transgender Passport Applicants Need to Know About Gender Markers
A federal injunction continues to allow transgender and nonbinary Americans to select 'X' or updated gender markers on…
Gerald Yin Zheyao of Advanced Micro-Fabrication drops U.S. citizenship
Gerald Yin Zheyao, head of AMEC, renounced U.S. citizenship to comply with export laws and stay active in…
States use federal tools to check citizenship for Medicaid applicants
To get Medicaid, U.S. States verify citizenship or immigration using SSA and DHS tools. A 90-day period lets…
Rights of U.S. Citizens Challenged When Told to Leave by Immigration
If U.S. immigration authorities order a citizen to leave, assert your citizenship, provide proof, refuse to sign documents,…
Daryl Hannah claims Trump administration sabotaged Young’s US citizenship
Neil Young’s U.S. citizenship process faced repeated delays over ‘good moral character’ rules under the Trump administration, especially…
Iowa House mandates naturalization test for high school graduation
Iowa legislation requires all high school students, including GED candidates, to pass the U.S. naturalization test with 60…
Gerald Yin Zheyao renounces US citizenship in tech power move
Gerald Yin Zheyao, AMEC’s founder, gave up his U.S. citizenship to bypass tough export controls and boost China’s…