Retired California teacher Paula Dreyfuss moved to Portugal in 2021 seeking a more sustainable retirement. She found financial security, purchased two apartments, built community ties, and is now applying for Portuguese citizenship, reflecting a broader trend of expats seeking affordability abroad.
Australia's immigration system, historically a bipartisan construct, has shifted to a transactional model focused on skills and expensive visas, leading to heartache for international graduates and public cynicism, despite its economic benefits.
Two descendants of Black people enslaved by the Muscogee Nation are suing Principal Chief David Hill and the Muscogee Nation Citizenship Board in federal court, seeking to compel them to issue citizenship cards as ordered by a tribal court in July 2025, citing an 1866 treaty.
Alaska's Division of Elections sent over 3,000 letters to voters requesting citizenship verification, a figure significantly higher than usual and prompting concerns from state lawmakers. The letters resulted from voter roll maintenance comparing state lists with DMV data, which officials suggest may have picked up old information.
Murtaza Ali, a 65-year-old Pakistani-origin man, faces denaturalization and deportation from the US after pleading guilty to immigration fraud. He obtained citizenship in 2009 using an alias, "Muhammad Iqbal," after filing multiple applications under different identities. The DOJ is aggressively pursuing denaturalization cases.
Russia's parliament passed a law allowing the stripping of property rights, bank accounts, and consular services for Russians abroad facing political prosecution, effectively revoking citizenship for those deemed "traitors" or "extremists" by the state.
Portage College in Canada has advised Indian students, whose post-graduate work permits were rejected by IRCC, to seek legal advice and retain documents. The college stated it cannot overturn IRCC decisions and is seeking clarification while scheduling a follow-up meeting with student representatives.
Brandon Ortiz-Vite, a Mexican national serving a sentence for murder in Michigan, has filed a federal lawsuit against Donald Trump and Steven Cheung, seeking $75 million, a public apology, and US citizenship. He claims his case was exploited for political gain during Trump's 2024 presidential campaign, causing him humiliation.
Brandon Ortiz-Vite, serving 39-102 years for Ruby Garcia's murder, is suing Donald Trump for $75 million, a public apology, and US citizenship. Ortiz-Vite claims Trump unfairly used his case as a political symbol during the 2024 election campaign, causing humiliation and ridicule.
Argentinian footballer Benjamin Garre, who recently joined Russia's Krylia Sovetov club, has declared his intention to apply for Russian citizenship, citing a desire to spend many years in the country. His agent is assisting with the necessary documentation.
After the US Supreme Court rejected his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship, former President Trump shifted focus to immigration enforcement and potential legislation, particularly targeting "birth tourism" schemes, with China central to his rhetoric despite limited data.
American-born MMA fighter Jeff Monson, a Russian citizen and legislator, announced plans to renounce his US citizenship, citing disagreement with Washington's foreign policy and expressing love for Russia.
The Supreme Court has set aside Gauhati High Court judgments, ordering fresh adjudication for 27 appellants declared foreigners. The court emphasized that citizenship status requires a fair, lawful, and reasonable process, acknowledging the state's interest in preventing misuse of citizenship claims while ensuring procedural fairness.
President Trump will ask the Supreme Court to rehear a ruling that affirmed automatic U.S. citizenship for babies born on American soil. Legal experts consider such rehearings extremely rare and unlikely to be granted, citing historical precedent.
President Trump plans to ask the US Supreme Court to rehear a case that struck down his order to end birthright citizenship. He called the ruling "wrong" and vowed to seek a rehearing immediately, despite low chances of success.
Donald Trump is urging the Supreme Court to review its birthright citizenship ruling, citing billboards in Mexico advertising birthing services. The court previously rejected his attempt to restrict citizenship for children born in the US to non-citizens.
President Trump announced he will ask the Supreme Court to rehear a case challenging his executive order on birthright citizenship, calling the court's rejection a "miscarriage of justice". The Supreme Court previously ruled Trump's directive violated the 14th Amendment.
Donald Trump announced he will seek an immediate rehearing of the Supreme Court's decision on birthright citizenship, calling the ruling a "miscarriage of justice" and a "scam."
The US Supreme Court upheld birthright citizenship, providing relief to thousands of Indian families whose US-born children retain citizenship. Despite the ruling blocking Trump's executive order, many Indian professionals on H-1B visas still face long waits for green cards and immigration uncertainty.
Starting July 10, USCIS will enforce new signature rules for immigration benefit requests, including H-1B visas and Green Cards. Only handwritten or properly reproduced signatures will be accepted; copy-pasted or auto-generated signatures will lead to rejection or denial without a chance to cure.
The All India Football Federation (AIFF) has clarified that signing Overseas Citizenship of India (OCI) cardholders in the Indian Super League (ISL) is optional. OCI players will count towards the foreigner quota, with clubs allowed six foreigners and four in the playing XI.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney met in Washington D.C. as the Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship. The ruling affirmed that most babies born on U.S. soil are citizens, countering arguments by the Trump administration.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney met in Washington D.C. as the Supreme Court ruled on birthright citizenship. The ruling affirmed that most babies born on U.S. soil are citizens, countering arguments by the Trump administration.
Descendants of Dred Scott and Chief Justice Roger Taney, who authored the infamous Dred Scott decision, met recently in Washington D.C. The meeting occurred as the Supreme Court grappled with birthright citizenship, a case that echoes the 1857 ruling.
