Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration has introduced a series of changes to the citizenship process, including stricter social media vetting, neighborhood investigations into applicants' moral character, and a harder civics test. Advocates for immigrant rights worry that these changes will discourage people from applying for citizenship and reduce the number of
Emigration and immigration
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Citizenship and Immigration Services has proposed a significant overhaul of its biometrics collection and use policies, affecting individuals of all ages who file or are associated with immigration benefit requests. The proposed rule seeks to mandate biometrics submission for all individuals,
Emigration and immigration
The Department of Homeland Security is planning to add state driver's license information to its SAVE system, a centralized database used to verify citizenship status. This expansion will allow election officials to conduct bulk searches of voter rolls using driver's license numbers, raising concerns about the
Emigration and immigration
A new law has been introduced to close a "legal loophole" that allowed individuals stripped of their British citizenship to regain their status after a successful first appeal. The Deprivation of Citizenship Orders (Effect during Appeal) Act 2025, which received royal assent on Monday night, ensures that citizenship
Citizenship
The Trump administration has made significant changes to the US citizenship certification process by introducing new regulations, effective for applicants who filed their applications on or after October 20, 2025. The modifications include increasing the number of civics questions, raising the passing score, and permitting tests to end early. The
Citizenship
Former Madagascar President Andry Rajoelina has been stripped of his citizenship by the country's new prime minister, Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo, following his flight from the country amidst protests calling for his resignation. Rajoelina, who also holds French citizenship, had previously sparked debate over his eligibility to run for president
Emigration and immigration
The Trump administration has made significant changes to the US citizenship certification process by introducing new regulations, effective for applicants who filed their applications on or after October 20, 2025. The modifications include increasing the number of civics questions, raising the passing score, and permitting tests to end early. The
Citizenship
The request for "naturalization papers" or a passport from a mortgage buyer, depending on their immigration status, can be a complex issue, raising concerns about anti-discrimination practices. While citizenship is not required for a mortgage, a lender can ask about permanent residency and immigration status. The Department of
Citizenship
The request for "naturalization papers" or a passport from a mortgage buyer, depending on their immigration status, can be a complex issue, raising concerns about anti-discrimination practices. While citizenship is not required for a mortgage, a lender can ask about permanent residency and immigration status. The Department of
Citizenship
Madagascar's newly formed government has revoked the citizenship of former President Andry Rajoelina, who was ousted in a coup last week, citing local laws. The decision was made by new Prime Minister Herintsalama Rajaonarivelo in an official decree on Friday. Rajoelina's dual Franco-Malagasy nationality had been
Brokers
The marriage of two foreign-born U.S. citizens in New York State raises questions about the mortgage eligibility process, particularly when it comes to immigration status. A real estate broker in Hudson, N.Y. wonders if the underwriter's request for "naturalization papers" and a U.S.
Citizenship
The US government's rollout of a compulsory civics test for lawful permanent residents applying for American citizenship marks a significant shift in the country's naturalization process. The 2025 Naturalisation Civics Test, administered by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), will assess applicants' knowledge
