Citizenship
Naturalization timelines, civics test preparation, dual citizenship rules, and citizenship-by-investment programs worldwide. Covers N-400 processing, oath ceremonies, and denaturalization risks.
Most New Zealand Citizenship by Grant Applicants Face Test from Late 2027
New Zealand to introduce a mandatory 20-question citizenship test in late 2027 for adult applicants, requiring a 75% pass rate on civic knowledge.
India Rolls Out E-OCI Platform as Ministry of Home Affairs Enforces Citizenship (amendment) Rules, 2026
India launches e-OCI platform in 2026, digitizing applications and banning dual passports for minors to streamline immigration and…
Senator Rand Paul Pushes Constitutional Amendment to End Birthright Citizenship
Senator Rand Paul introduces a 2026 constitutional amendment to end birthright citizenship for children of undocumented immigrants, requiring…
Immigrants from High-Risk Countries Sue After USCIS Pulls Them from Naturalization Ceremonies
USCIS halts naturalization ceremonies for 39 high-risk countries in 2026, leaving approved applicants in legal limbo and sparking…
Homeland Security Unveils Plan to End Birthright Citizenship Under Executive Order 14160
U.S. officials push to end automatic birthright citizenship for temporary visa holders, with a 2026 Supreme Court ruling…
Senator John Cornyn Introduces BACK OFF Act to Stop Birth Tourism at U.S. Borders
Senator John Cornyn introduces the BACK OFF Act 2026 to ban birth tourism, proposing deportations and medical exams…
After 17 Years in US, Indian-American Mother Faces NRI Relocation Challenges
Returning NRIs face a complex cross-border reset involving OCI status, dual-country tax compliance, and significant cultural adjustments for…
U.S. Moves to Denaturalize Indian-Origin Man Gurdev Singh Sohal for Identity Fraud
A federal judge revoked Gurdev Singh Sohal’s citizenship in 2026 after fingerprint matches revealed he used a fake…
Finance Act for 2026 Raises French Residency and Citizenship Fees, Service-Public.fr Reports
France will hike residency and citizenship fees on May 1, 2026, with naturalization costs rising five-fold to fund…
Justice Dept Targets 384 in New Denaturalization Push for Naturalization Fraud
The DOJ has launched a historic denaturalization effort targeting hundreds of Americans for citizenship revocation due to alleged…