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www.mercurynews.com
5 hours ago
Left-wing politics

With an election looming, the US is approving citizenship applications at the fastest speed in years

A significant increase in citizenship approvals is occurring as the Biden administration addresses backlogs, impacting the naturalization of new U.S. citizens.
Citizenship applications often rise during election years, especially in California, which has the highest number of eligible lawful permanent residents. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 day ago
California

With an election looming, the U.S. is approving citizenship applications at the fastest speed in years

The U.S. is seeing a surge in naturalization ceremonies as immigration authorities process applications faster than in previous years. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Premium Content: Living the American dream

The naturalization ceremony on Fire Island marked a historic gathering of new citizens, signifying hope and community support 23 years post-9/11. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
1 month ago
Germany news

Inside Germany: Citizenship applications surge, 'Sommerloch' and Spreewald pickles

German cities see a surge in citizenship applications post-change in citizenship rules. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Writing

Learned Hand's Spirit of Liberty

A hundred and fifty thousand naturalized citizens gathered in Central Park for 'I Am an American Day' eighty years ago, led by Judge Learned Hand in reciting the oath of allegiance. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
5 hours ago
Left-wing politics

With an election looming, the US is approving citizenship applications at the fastest speed in years

A significant increase in citizenship approvals is occurring as the Biden administration addresses backlogs, impacting the naturalization of new U.S. citizens.
Citizenship applications often rise during election years, especially in California, which has the highest number of eligible lawful permanent residents. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
1 day ago
California

With an election looming, the U.S. is approving citizenship applications at the fastest speed in years

The U.S. is seeing a surge in naturalization ceremonies as immigration authorities process applications faster than in previous years. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 week ago
Brooklyn

Premium Content: Living the American dream

The naturalization ceremony on Fire Island marked a historic gathering of new citizens, signifying hope and community support 23 years post-9/11. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
1 month ago
Germany news

Inside Germany: Citizenship applications surge, 'Sommerloch' and Spreewald pickles

German cities see a surge in citizenship applications post-change in citizenship rules. [ more ]
The New Yorker
2 months ago
Writing

Learned Hand's Spirit of Liberty

A hundred and fifty thousand naturalized citizens gathered in Central Park for 'I Am an American Day' eighty years ago, led by Judge Learned Hand in reciting the oath of allegiance. [ more ]
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www.ocregister.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Here's about how long it takes to become a naturalized U.S. citizen

Naturalization is essential for immigrants to become U.S. citizens, involving a formal acceptance of allegiance to the Constitution. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Pathway Opens for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens. Why Are Some Waiting to Apply? | KQED

A new pathway for citizenship is available for undocumented immigrants, but concerns about political implications may cause hesitance in applying. [ more ]
www.ocregister.com
1 week ago
Privacy professionals

Here's about how long it takes to become a naturalized U.S. citizen

Naturalization is essential for immigrants to become U.S. citizens, involving a formal acceptance of allegiance to the Constitution. [ more ]
Kqed
1 month ago
Privacy professionals

Legal Pathway Opens for Undocumented Spouses of U.S. Citizens. Why Are Some Waiting to Apply? | KQED

A new pathway for citizenship is available for undocumented immigrants, but concerns about political implications may cause hesitance in applying. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Germany records highest number of naturalizations since 2000 DW 05/28/2024

Around 200,100 people were naturalized as German citizens in 2023, the highest number in a single year since the turn of the millennium. [ more ]
www.dw.com
8 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Citizenship law could prompt 50,000 Turks to apply DW 01/20/2024

German lawmakers have endorsed a new path to citizenship, allowing more people to gain dual nationality.
The Turkish community in Germany expects 50,000 people with Turkish roots to make naturalization applications in the coming years. [ more ]
www.dw.com
4 months ago
Germany news

Germany records highest number of naturalizations since 2000 DW 05/28/2024

Around 200,100 people were naturalized as German citizens in 2023, the highest number in a single year since the turn of the millennium. [ more ]
www.dw.com
8 months ago
Germany news

Germany: Citizenship law could prompt 50,000 Turks to apply DW 01/20/2024

German lawmakers have endorsed a new path to citizenship, allowing more people to gain dual nationality.
The Turkish community in Germany expects 50,000 people with Turkish roots to make naturalization applications in the coming years. [ more ]
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www.thelocal.de
4 months ago
Germany news

Can people with a German spouse get faster citizenship under new law?

Germany's new citizenship law allows for faster naturalization, reducing residence requirements for most foreigners from 8 to 5 years and in some cases even 3 years. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
8 months ago
Germany news

'I'll be proud to finally become German': Foreigners react as dual citizenship law passes

Dual citizenship in Germany has been restricted in the past, but a new law now allows dual citizenship for all naturalizing as German.
The reform also reduces the residency requirement for naturalization from eight years to five, and some well-integrated individuals can naturalize after three years. [ more ]
www.dw.com
8 months ago
Germany news

Germany's parliament approves easing dual citizenship DW 01/19/2024

German lawmakers have voted to change the law to open up the possibility of dual citizenship and reduce the time needed for naturalization.
The law change is aimed at attracting skilled workers and easing labor shortages in Germany. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
4 months ago
Germany news

Can people with a German spouse get faster citizenship under new law?

Germany's new citizenship law allows for faster naturalization, reducing residence requirements for most foreigners from 8 to 5 years and in some cases even 3 years. [ more ]
www.thelocal.de
8 months ago
Germany news

'I'll be proud to finally become German': Foreigners react as dual citizenship law passes

Dual citizenship in Germany has been restricted in the past, but a new law now allows dual citizenship for all naturalizing as German.
The reform also reduces the residency requirement for naturalization from eight years to five, and some well-integrated individuals can naturalize after three years. [ more ]
www.dw.com
8 months ago
Germany news

Germany's parliament approves easing dual citizenship DW 01/19/2024

German lawmakers have voted to change the law to open up the possibility of dual citizenship and reduce the time needed for naturalization.
The law change is aimed at attracting skilled workers and easing labor shortages in Germany. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
9 months ago
Germany news

German state: Citizenship applicants must support Israel DW 12/06/2023

The state of Saxony-Anhalt in Germany has implemented a policy requiring individuals seeking naturalization to confirm in writing their recognition of Israel's right to exist and condemnation of any efforts against Israel's existence.
The state's interior minister is urging the other 15 states in Germany to adopt similar rules. [ more ]
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