Citizenship
Naturalization timelines, civics test preparation, dual citizenship rules, and citizenship-by-investment programs worldwide. Covers N-400 processing, oath ceremonies, and denaturalization risks.
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 Department of Home Affairs will launch an online portal by June 2025.…
Why Swedish Citizenship Applications Take Years: Identity Checks and Security Screening
Swedish citizenship processing now takes 24-48 months in 2026 due to new biometric checks, higher income rules, and…
Malta work permit scam: Man charged for using fake passport
Malta enforces tough penalties on fake passport and work permit fraud, prosecuting both locals and foreigners. Victims risk…
Germany plans to end 3-Year Path to Citizenship under Friedrich Merz
Germany’s expedited 3-Year Path to Citizenship ends under Chancellor Friedrich Merz, with the standard five-year requirement and dual…
France raises language requirements in new citizenship rules
France now demands B2-level French for citizenship, including via marriage. Stricter language and civic knowledge tests take effect…
Erika Reunites With Newborn Daughter After ICE Detention
Guatemalan mother Erika’s story spotlights birthright citizenship and harsh migrant realities after ICE separated her from U.S.-born Emily.…
22 women with Pakistani citizenship found living in Moradabad for decades
Twenty-two Pakistani women, married to Indian men, live legally in Moradabad with over 500 family members. While children…
EU citizenship redefined after Court of Justice ruling on Malta
The meaning and requirements of EU citizenship are changing following the CJEU’s ruling against Malta’s investment scheme. Some…
Allahabad High Court rejects petition on Rahul Gandhi’s citizenship
Rahul Gandhi’s eligibility as Member of Parliament was confirmed after the Allahabad High Court dismissed the dual citizenship…
Indian parents leave unaccompanied Indian minors at US border
More than 1,600 unaccompanied Indian minors have been stopped at US borders since 2022, due to parents’ hope…