Citizenship
Naturalization timelines, civics test preparation, dual citizenship rules, and citizenship-by-investment programs worldwide. Covers N-400 processing, oath ceremonies, and denaturalization risks.
Indian Citizen in West Virginia Pleads Guilty to Marriage Fraud
Aakash Makwana admitted to a fraudulent marriage scheme in West Virginia to evade immigration laws. West Virginia’s cooperation with federal agencies and enforcement programs like 287(g) reflects increased immigration law…
Hungary’s Citizenship Suspension Law Sparks Outcry Over Travel Limits
Hungary’s 2025 law suspends citizenship of dual nationals from non-EU/EEA countries for up to 10 years due to…
Italian Ancestry No Longer Enough to Claim Citizenship in U.S.
New Italian law limits citizenship by descent to parents and grandparents only. Applications before March 28, 2025, are…
Europe’s Right-Wing Crackdown on Citizenship Mirrors Trump’s Approach
Right-wing parties in Europe have strengthened citizenship rules, closed many investment visa programs, and restricted dual citizenship. The…
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.…
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…