Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
Federal funding cut ends free citizenship classes in Pennsylvania
The Department of Homeland Security’s funding cut ended Pennsylvania’s free citizenship classes and legal help, part of a wider U.S. trend. Lawsuits claim these cuts violate Congressional intent and hurt…
Oklahoma Senate panel blocks Ryan Walters’s student immigration rule
The Oklahoma Senate panel on May 7, 2025, blocked rules from Superintendent Walters mandating immigration status checks for…
French citizenship to require higher language proficiency under new rules
France’s citizenship reforms require B2 French, a new civic exam, financial independence, and stricter legal background checks from…
Polish citizenship may soon require ten years’ residency under new proposal
Poland plans to tighten citizenship rules, raising residency to ten years and toughening language and integration demands. New…
British citizenship out of reach for refugees arriving by small boat
The UK’s new citizenship rules automatically bar most refugees who arrived via small boats or other dangerous journeys,…
Supreme Court denies C-SPAN request to televise birthright citizenship case
The Supreme Court rejected C-SPAN’s request to televise birthright citizenship case arguments on May 15, 2025, only allowing…
France tightens citizenship process with tougher new requirements
France’s citizenship process is now more selective, requiring B2-level French, a mandatory civics test, and detailed financial and…
French citizenship changes face pushback from rights group over residency issues
The French government’s proposed stricter citizenship rules face strong criticism from human rights groups. They stress existing requirements…
Constitutional Court strikes down law stripping citizenship for dual nationals
South Africa’s Constitutional Court invalidated section 6(1)(a) of its Citizenship Act, restoring lost citizenships retroactively to thousands. The…
Sweden’s security measures slow citizenship applications process
Sweden’s 2025 citizenship rules feature security-focused reforms, requiring in-person checks, document scrutiny, and increased income, residency, and language…