Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
Italian Parliament passes law limiting Italian citizenship by descent
The 2025 Italian citizenship reform limits descent eligibility to two generations with strict documentation. Applications before March 27 retain old rules. The law demands official proof, excludes affidavits, and introduces…
Canada sets new goals with Immigration Levels Plan 2025–2027
The 2025–2027 plan cuts permanent resident targets, imposes temporary resident limits, and broadens citizenship by descent. Focus shifts…
CUNY Spring Citizenship Drive helps green card holders apply for US citizenship
At the May 2025 CUNY Spring Citizenship Drive, over 300 green card holders received free legal aid, fee…
Russia sends 20,000 migrants to fight in Ukraine, says Investigative Committee
Russia uses raids and new laws to draft 20,000 naturalized migrants for Ukraine, mainly Central Asians. Failure to…
South Carolina strengthens voter citizenship checks, says Election Commission
South Carolina enforces voter citizenship verification after a 2024 amendment. The Election Commission uses federal SAVE system and…
Mohsen Mahdawi attends Columbia University graduation after release
Palestinian student Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested during a naturalization interview for activism reasons but released after a judge…
Marsha Blackburn introduces Ban Birth Tourism Act targeting Russia, China
The Ban Birth Tourism Act, introduced by Senator Blackburn in May 2025, aims to stop foreigners using tourist…
California State Assembly backs birthright citizenship in new resolution
California’s AJR 5 defends birthright citizenship against Executive Order 14160, which seeks to restrict citizenship for children of…
German Federal Supreme Court case highlights challenge for integrated Turkish citizen’s naturalization
The 2024 German citizenship reform permits immigrants, especially Turks, to keep dual nationality and apply for naturalization after…
Pamela Albright cancels surgery after Temple University Hospital questions citizenship status
In April 2025, Pamela Albright was asked about her citizenship during hospital registration, leading her to cancel surgery.…