Citizenship
Naturalization timelines, civics test preparation, dual citizenship rules, and citizenship-by-investment programs worldwide. Covers N-400 processing, oath ceremonies, and denaturalization risks.
Fraud in Juvenile Migrant Program Delays Visas for Foreign Priests
Fraud in the SIJ program has created significant EB-4 visa backlogs, delaying visas for foreign priests. In response, the Dignity Act of 2025 aims to reduce wait times, increase visa…
Eligibility Criteria for Germans Seeking Dual Citizenship in Taiwan
Germany’s 2024 citizenship reform permits dual nationality with Taiwan, cutting residency to five years and boosting applications over…
56 New Citizens Welcomed at Berks County Naturalization Ceremony
Berks County naturalized 63 new U.S. citizens on April 9, 2025. USCIS reported 818,500 nationwide naturalizations in fiscal…
US Embassy Warns Nigerians: Visa Denials for Birth Tourism Intent
Visa applicants from Nigeria intending birth tourism face visa denials without appeal. Pregnant applicants must prove legitimate medical…
Benin Passes Law Granting Citizenship to African Slave Descendants
Starting September 2024, Benin offers citizenship to descendants of African slaves through Law No. 2024-31. Applicants aged 18+…
USCIS Memo Unveils Major Redefinition of Citizenship Eligibility
In 2025, USCIS changed citizenship rules: proving lawful admission is easier, but stricter social media scrutiny, updated forms,…
US Birthright Citizenship Now Depends Primarily on Father’s Legal Status
Executive Order 14160 changes US birthright citizenship rules from July 30, 2025, centering on the father’s immigration status.…
Parents Must Prove Immigration Status for US-Born Newborns: Key Details
Trump’s Executive Order 14160 aims to end birthright citizenship without parental proof, but courts block this change. Birthright…
Rep. Claudia Tenney Introduces Bill to End Birthright Citizenship for Illegal Alien Children
A July 2025 bill led by Rep. Claudia Tenney proposes restricting U.S. birthright citizenship to children of citizens…
Trump’s Birthright Citizenship Order Blocked, Rollout Plan Advances
The 2025 executive order restricting birthright citizenship is blocked by courts citing the 14th Amendment. USCIS plans enforcement…