Citizenship
Guidance on naturalization processes, dual citizenship options, citizenship by investment, and the rights and responsibilities of new citizens.
REAL ID deadline nears, but a U.S. passport works at TSA checkpoints
Starting May 7, 2025, U.S. travelers must show a REAL ID or U.S. passport for domestic flights. You don’t need both documents; a valid passport is enough. Children under 18…
2-year-old U.S. citizen reportedly deported to Honduras with family
A two-year-old U.S. citizen was deported to Honduras with her undocumented mother, sparking legal and public alarm. Judge…
Swedish citizenship waiting times expected to rise even further
Swedish citizenship applicants currently face record delays, often waiting over four years. Causes include application surges, stricter checks,…
ICE deports families with U.S. citizen children in New Orleans
Two New Orleans families, including three U.S. citizen children—one with cancer—were deported by ICE in April 2025. Legal…
Faustin Nsabumukunzi accused of hiding Rwanda genocide role for U.S. citizenship
Faustin Nsabumukunzi faces federal charges for immigration fraud after concealing his role in the 1994 Rwanda genocide. He…
USCIS expands efforts to uncover and prosecute visa fraud
USCIS, working with agencies like FBI and DOJ, actively investigates and prosecutes visa and naturalization fraud—including terrorism, bribery,…
Federal judge blocks Trump proof-of-citizenship requirement for voters
A U.S. federal judge halted Trump’s proof-of-citizenship voter registration rule. The ruling restores congressional authority over election laws,…
Jose Hermosillo, U.S. citizen, held by immigration officials for a week
Jose Hermosillo, a 19-year-old U.S. citizen, was held for ten days by Border Patrol after a medical emergency…
Northeastern Ontario worried as paths to Canadian citizenship shrink
Federal changes lowering immigration targets and ending the RNIP threaten Northeastern Ontario’s stability. Strict citizenship rules and long…
Swedish citizenship applicants face new security questions in 2025
Starting January 2025, Swedish citizenship applicants face tougher requirements, including mandatory in-person appearances, expanded security questions, and stricter…