Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
Wealthy Americans’ Overseas Citizenship Inquiries Rise 183% in One Year
Wealthy Americans' inquiries for overseas citizenship soared by 183% in 2025, fueling demand for investment migration programs globally. Motivated by asset protection and mobility, many apply to new programs in…
U.S. Citizen Wins Favorable Ruling After 2018 ICE Detainment
Gonzalez v. ICE settlement in 2025 reforms ICE detainers by requiring neutral reviews and notification-only requests to prevent…
H.R. 1 Passed House: Major Medicaid Cuts and Immigrant Benefit Restrictions
H.R. 1 cuts $625 billion from Medicaid, restricts lawful immigrants from public benefits, tightens SNAP eligibility, and imposes…
USCIS Confirms No Citizenship Without Good Moral Character
To naturalize, immigrants must prove good moral character covering 3–5 years of conduct. Serious crimes permanently bar citizenship,…
Arizona Laws Upholding Stricter Voter Citizenship and Residency Checks
The 9th Circuit Court ruled against Arizona’s strict voter citizenship proof laws in 2025, protecting 35,000 federal-only voters.…
League of Women Voters Files Court Brief Opposing Birthright Citizenship Order
The League of Women Voters and allies oppose an Executive Order threatening birthright citizenship. The Fourteenth Amendment guarantees…
Ohio Bill Requiring Citizenship Proof for Voting Sparks Disenfranchisement Concerns
Ohio’s Senate Bill 153 requires citizenship proof for voter registration, potentially blocking hundreds of thousands. Past laws caused…
Iowa Legislation Introduces High School Citizenship Test Requirement
Starting in 2027, Iowa students must pass the USCIS civics test to graduate. The state also bans DEI…
SIRI Publishes Full Versions of Denmark Citizenship and Residence Tests
To gain Danish citizenship, applicants must pass a 45-question test and fulfill residence requirements. Permanent residence can be…
Germany Ends Fast-Track Citizenship and Tightens Integration Rules
In May 2025, Germany abolished Fast-Track Citizenship, enforcing a five-year residency for naturalization. Dual citizenship remains. Integration requirements…