Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
EU Citizenship by Investment Ends After CJEU Ruling in 2025
The EU’s 2025 ruling ended Malta’s Citizenship by Investment, closing all direct CBI programs. Golden Visas persist but require higher investments and stricter checks. Over 130,000 people acquired citizenship or…
Denmark’s Citizenship Test 2025: New Format, Stricter Passing Criteria
To become a Danish citizen, applicants must pass the Indfødsretsprøven test, covering Danish culture and values, and meet…
Father of Four Detained by ICE During Citizenship Interview After 12 Years
Kasper Eriksen was detained at his 2025 U.S. citizenship interview due to a missed Form I-751 and a…
Canada to Cut 800 Passport Office Jobs by June 2025
By June 2025, Service Canada will cut 800 temporary passport jobs following decreased demand. Unions warn this will…
Canada Launches Citizenship Week Highlighting 87,000 Indians Gaining Citizenship in 2024
During Citizenship Week 2025, Canada honored 87,812 new Indian nationals becoming citizens, the largest source group in 2024.…
Italy Grants Honorary Citizenship to Kurdish Activist Warisha Moradi
Poggibonsi granted Kurdish activist Warisha Moradi symbolic honorary citizenship in 2025 while she faces a death sentence in…
Texas Governor Greg Abbott Advocates for Ban on Non-Citizen Voting
SJR 37, signed by Governor Abbott, proposes a constitutional ban on non-citizen voting in Texas, awaiting November 2025…
Which Countries Can Now Enter the U.S. Visa-Free and What About Cubans?
The U.S. Visa Waiver Program now excludes Cuban nationals and dual nationals with Cuban citizenship, plus visitors to…
Council of Europe Launches Digital Citizenship Education Curriculum Framework
Launching in May 2025, the Council of Europe’s Digital Citizenship Framework guides 46 countries in teaching youth responsible…
Could the Pope Lose His U.S. Citizenship While Leading the Vatican?
Pope Leo XIV holds dual U.S. and Peruvian citizenship while leading Vatican City. U.S. law mandates formal renunciation…