FACT CHECK: Has Berlin done away with German citizenship interviews?
The Berlin government is criticized for not changing its migration policy despite delays in citizenship applications, with implications for how citizenship is granted.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle buy Portugal home as 'emergency escape solution' ahead of Trump presidency: report
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought a property in Portugal as an escape plan amid concerns over President Trump's potential involvement in their citizenship.
We asked 3 migration firms about what they're hearing in the first 48 hours after the election
Americans are seeking alternative residencies in wake of Trump's win, driven by concerns over safety, rights, and future stability.
Donald Trump shares false conspiracy theory Nikki Haley is ineligible to be president
Former President Donald Trump promoted a conspiracy theory that wrongly claims Nikki Haley is ineligible for the presidency due to her parents not being US citizens when she was born.
Experts debunked the claim, pointing to the 14th Amendment which states that anyone born in the US is a citizen.
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle buy Portugal home as 'emergency escape solution' ahead of Trump presidency: report
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle bought a property in Portugal as an escape plan amid concerns over President Trump's potential involvement in their citizenship.
We asked 3 migration firms about what they're hearing in the first 48 hours after the election
Americans are seeking alternative residencies in wake of Trump's win, driven by concerns over safety, rights, and future stability.
Donald Trump shares false conspiracy theory Nikki Haley is ineligible to be president
Former President Donald Trump promoted a conspiracy theory that wrongly claims Nikki Haley is ineligible for the presidency due to her parents not being US citizens when she was born.
Experts debunked the claim, pointing to the 14th Amendment which states that anyone born in the US is a citizen.
Naturalization ceremonies are both routine and emotionally significant, marking the official entry into American citizenship for many.
Worcester rejects petition that would have forced immigrants running for office to show their papers
The Worcester City Council unanimously opposed a petition requiring naturalized citizens to submit paperwork to run for office, labeling it as bigoted and xenophobic.
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.
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.
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.
Inside Germany: Citizenship applications surge, 'Sommerloch' and Spreewald pickles
German cities see a surge in citizenship applications post-change in citizenship rules.
The Joy of New Americans
Naturalization ceremonies are both routine and emotionally significant, marking the official entry into American citizenship for many.
Worcester rejects petition that would have forced immigrants running for office to show their papers
The Worcester City Council unanimously opposed a petition requiring naturalized citizens to submit paperwork to run for office, labeling it as bigoted and xenophobic.
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.
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.
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.
Inside Germany: Citizenship applications surge, 'Sommerloch' and Spreewald pickles
German cities see a surge in citizenship applications post-change in citizenship rules.
Thousands of children adopted by Americans are without citizenship. Congress is unwilling to act
Adopted children from abroad by American parents face instability and fear due to loopholes in citizenship laws that Congress fails to address.
I became an American citizen so I could vote. I want to have a say in my children's future.
The journey of immigration can transform plans and priorities, as seen in the transition from intending to return home to building a family in the US.
Caravan raid sparks calls for citizenship change
Calls for expedited citizenship applications for migrant workers following arrests of delivery riders in Bristol.
Inside Italy: A potential citizenship referendum and explaining the Italian 'supercazzola'
The citizenship referendum in Italy is uncertain due to legal challenges despite public support for reducing residency requirements from 10 to 5 years.
California Advocates Push For Passage Of Bill Offering Path To Citizenship For Immigrants | KQED
Many Americans support a citizenship pathway for long-term undocumented immigrants, despite rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
A federal judge has paused the Biden administration's Keeping Families Together plan
Judge halts Biden's immigration policy aiding undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, leaving 500,000 in uncertainty.
Thousands of children adopted by Americans are without citizenship. Congress is unwilling to act
Adopted children from abroad by American parents face instability and fear due to loopholes in citizenship laws that Congress fails to address.
I became an American citizen so I could vote. I want to have a say in my children's future.
The journey of immigration can transform plans and priorities, as seen in the transition from intending to return home to building a family in the US.
Caravan raid sparks calls for citizenship change
Calls for expedited citizenship applications for migrant workers following arrests of delivery riders in Bristol.
Inside Italy: A potential citizenship referendum and explaining the Italian 'supercazzola'
The citizenship referendum in Italy is uncertain due to legal challenges despite public support for reducing residency requirements from 10 to 5 years.
California Advocates Push For Passage Of Bill Offering Path To Citizenship For Immigrants | KQED
Many Americans support a citizenship pathway for long-term undocumented immigrants, despite rising anti-immigrant sentiment.
A federal judge has paused the Biden administration's Keeping Families Together plan
Judge halts Biden's immigration policy aiding undocumented spouses of U.S. citizens, leaving 500,000 in uncertainty.
eanuts Creator Charles Schulz Shares with a 10-Year-Old Kid the True Meaning of Good Citizenship
Charles Schulz viewed the definition of a good citizen as challenging, emphasizing the importance of conscience, faith in democracy, and minority protection.
Krastev: 'Trump and Harris will not accept a Putin victory' DW 10/04/2024
Liberal democracy faces disillusionment across Europe, raising concerns about its viability amid emerging authoritarian characteristics.
Alabama purged voters mistakenly identified as noncitizens, violating federal voting laws and facing lawsuits from the Justice Department and civil rights groups.
Court Rules Nearly 98,000 Arizonans Whose Citizenship Hadn't Been Confirmed Can Vote Full Ballot
Arizona Supreme Court allows nearly 98,000 voters with unconfirmed citizenship documents to vote in state and local elections.
Alabama Purges Voter Rolls, VRA Be Damned
Alabama purged voters mistakenly identified as noncitizens, violating federal voting laws and facing lawsuits from the Justice Department and civil rights groups.
Court Rules Nearly 98,000 Arizonans Whose Citizenship Hadn't Been Confirmed Can Vote Full Ballot
Arizona Supreme Court allows nearly 98,000 voters with unconfirmed citizenship documents to vote in state and local elections.
Harris Campaign Declines to Answer If She'll Fulfill 2019 Promise to Offer Citizenship to 2 Million Dreamers'
Kamala Harris has not clarified her plans for citizenship for Dreamers despite previously promising it.
Fire Island hosts first-ever naturalization ceremony on Sept. 11
First naturalization ceremony at Fire Island National Seashore commemorated its 60th anniversary and the Sept. 11 attacks with new citizens from 29 countries.
On the varna system, Gandhi's plan to empower the workers | Aeon Essays
Gandhi emphasizes the need for ordinary citizens to develop moral and political judgment capabilities for true participation in governance.
Cardiff's Ng moves closer to Singapore dream
Perry Ng is training with Singapore's national squad, pursuing citizenship to honor his heritage and fulfill his dream of playing internationally.
Telegram founder Pavel Durov's various citizenships add to the mystery of his detention
Pavel Durov's commitment to free speech through Telegram has drawn both praise for promoting civil liberties and criticism for enabling illicit activities.
Biden's offer of a path to US citizenship for spouses leaves some out
The Biden administration's order provides a path to legal status for spouses of U.S. citizens without leaving the country, addressing long-standing immigration challenges.
Joel Embiid's War With The French Nears Its Conclusion | Defector
Embarking on international basketball journey, Joel Embiid sought citizenships in Cameroon, France, and the U.S., opting to play for the U.S. despite diverse options.
Vilified by French, Embiid expects 'fun' gold final
Joel Embiid faces criticism and booing from French fans due to citizenship choice leading to heightened energy in gold medal game against Team USA.
Joel Embiid's War With The French Nears Its Conclusion | Defector
Embarking on international basketball journey, Joel Embiid sought citizenships in Cameroon, France, and the U.S., opting to play for the U.S. despite diverse options.
Vilified by French, Embiid expects 'fun' gold final
Joel Embiid faces criticism and booing from French fans due to citizenship choice leading to heightened energy in gold medal game against Team USA.
Inside Germany: Citizenship campaign, wedding bureaucracy and landmark cinema closure
A campaign in Germany is set to be launched to inform and encourage foreign residents to apply for German citizenship, coinciding with new citizenship laws taking effect on June 27th.
BREAKING: German parliament passes landmark dual citizenship reform
Germany has passed a bill to relax its citizenship and naturalisation laws, permitting the holding of multiple nationalities, reducing residence requirements, and removing language barriers for over-67s.
All parties within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition voted in favor of the law, while opposition parties voted against.
Germany debates tying citizenship to Israel loyalty DW 12/08/2023
Applicants for German citizenship in Saxony-Anhalt must declare support for Israel's right to exist.
A more thorough check of 'antisemitic attitudes' will be part of the naturalization process.
Germany debates tying citizenship to Israel loyalty DW 12/08/2023
Applicants for German citizenship in Saxony-Anhalt must declare support for Israel's right to exist.
A more thorough check of 'antisemitic attitudes' will be part of the naturalization process.
Inside Germany: Citizenship campaign, wedding bureaucracy and landmark cinema closure
A campaign in Germany is set to be launched to inform and encourage foreign residents to apply for German citizenship, coinciding with new citizenship laws taking effect on June 27th.
BREAKING: German parliament passes landmark dual citizenship reform
Germany has passed a bill to relax its citizenship and naturalisation laws, permitting the holding of multiple nationalities, reducing residence requirements, and removing language barriers for over-67s.
All parties within Chancellor Olaf Scholz's three-party coalition voted in favor of the law, while opposition parties voted against.
Germany debates tying citizenship to Israel loyalty DW 12/08/2023
Applicants for German citizenship in Saxony-Anhalt must declare support for Israel's right to exist.
A more thorough check of 'antisemitic attitudes' will be part of the naturalization process.
Germany debates tying citizenship to Israel loyalty DW 12/08/2023
Applicants for German citizenship in Saxony-Anhalt must declare support for Israel's right to exist.
A more thorough check of 'antisemitic attitudes' will be part of the naturalization process.
How do I get a student visa for Germany and what does it let me do?
Sener Sargut is from Turkey but has lived in Germany for over six decades, is married to a German woman and speaks the local language fluently.Yet the 80-year-old does not hold German nationality, as taking up citizenship of his adopted homeland would mean giving up his Turkish passport.But that could be set to change.
Why many Turks in Germany still vote for Erdogan DW 04/27/2023
Turks living in Turkey won't be the only ones voting for a new president and parliament in the upcoming general election on May 14 Turkish citizens all over the world will also take part.That's also true in Germany, which has the largest Turkish diaspora.According to a migration report publicized five years ago by Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), there are around 2.8 million people living in Germany who have a Turkish migration background, and approximately half of them have Turkish citizenship.
Why many Turks in Germany still for vote for Erdogan DW 04/27/2023
Turks living in Turkey won't be the only ones voting for a new president and parliament in the upcoming general election on May 14 Turkish citizens all over the world will also take part.That's also true in Germany, which has the largest Turkish diaspora.According to a migration report publicized five years ago by Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), there are around 2.8 million people living in Germany who have a Turkish migration background, and approximately half of them have Turkish citizenship.
Supreme Court Hears a Free Speech Challenge to an Immigration Law
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a First Amendment challenge to an unusual federal law that makes it a crime to encourage unauthorized immigrants to come to or stay in the United States.Read literally, several justices suggested, the law would chill constitutionally protected speech.
Tory peer warns passing buck' on British IS suspects risks terrorist breeding ground
Stripping alleged militants of their British citizenship and leaving them in refugee camps rather than bringing them back to face trial threatens to create a breeding ground of terrorists tomorrow, Tory former chancellor Norman Lamont has warned.The Tory peer sounded his concerns at Westminster over passing the buck, as the government was told revoking the nationality of Shamima Begum, who ran off as a schoolgirl to join so-called Islamic State (IS), was a form of capital punishment that has left her the breathing dead.
Passing buck' on British IS suspects risks terrorist breeding ground Lamont
Stripping alleged militants of their British citizenship and leaving them in refugee camps rather than bringing them back to face trial threatens to create a breeding ground of terrorists tomorrow, Tory former chancellor Norman Lamont has warned.The Tory peer sounded his concerns at Westminster over passing the buck, as the Government was told revoking the nationality of Shamima Begum, who ran off as a schoolgirl to join so-called Islamic State (IS), was a form of capital punishment that has left her the breathing dead.
How do I get a student visa for Germany and what does it let me do?
Sener Sargut is from Turkey but has lived in Germany for over six decades, is married to a German woman and speaks the local language fluently.Yet the 80-year-old does not hold German nationality, as taking up citizenship of his adopted homeland would mean giving up his Turkish passport.But that could be set to change.
Why many Turks in Germany still vote for Erdogan DW 04/27/2023
Turks living in Turkey won't be the only ones voting for a new president and parliament in the upcoming general election on May 14 Turkish citizens all over the world will also take part.That's also true in Germany, which has the largest Turkish diaspora.According to a migration report publicized five years ago by Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), there are around 2.8 million people living in Germany who have a Turkish migration background, and approximately half of them have Turkish citizenship.
Why many Turks in Germany still for vote for Erdogan DW 04/27/2023
Turks living in Turkey won't be the only ones voting for a new president and parliament in the upcoming general election on May 14 Turkish citizens all over the world will also take part.That's also true in Germany, which has the largest Turkish diaspora.According to a migration report publicized five years ago by Germany's Federal Office for Migration and Refugees (BAMF), there are around 2.8 million people living in Germany who have a Turkish migration background, and approximately half of them have Turkish citizenship.
Supreme Court Hears a Free Speech Challenge to an Immigration Law
WASHINGTON The Supreme Court heard arguments on Monday in a First Amendment challenge to an unusual federal law that makes it a crime to encourage unauthorized immigrants to come to or stay in the United States.Read literally, several justices suggested, the law would chill constitutionally protected speech.
Tory peer warns passing buck' on British IS suspects risks terrorist breeding ground
Stripping alleged militants of their British citizenship and leaving them in refugee camps rather than bringing them back to face trial threatens to create a breeding ground of terrorists tomorrow, Tory former chancellor Norman Lamont has warned.The Tory peer sounded his concerns at Westminster over passing the buck, as the government was told revoking the nationality of Shamima Begum, who ran off as a schoolgirl to join so-called Islamic State (IS), was a form of capital punishment that has left her the breathing dead.
Passing buck' on British IS suspects risks terrorist breeding ground Lamont
Stripping alleged militants of their British citizenship and leaving them in refugee camps rather than bringing them back to face trial threatens to create a breeding ground of terrorists tomorrow, Tory former chancellor Norman Lamont has warned.The Tory peer sounded his concerns at Westminster over passing the buck, as the Government was told revoking the nationality of Shamima Begum, who ran off as a schoolgirl to join so-called Islamic State (IS), was a form of capital punishment that has left her the breathing dead.
He was barred as a teenager from serving in the Israeli Army because he was considered too extremist.He admires a hard-line rabbi who wanted to strip Arab Israelis of their citizenship.Until recently, he hung a portrait in his home of Baruch Goldstein, who shot dead 29 Palestinians in a West Bank mosque in 1994.
ICC orders Vladimir Putin to be arrested for war crimes against Ukrainian children
The International Criminal Court (ICC) issued warrants for the unlikely arrest of Russian leader Vladimir Putin and Russian Confederation for Children's Rights commissioner Alekseyevna Lvova-Belov.Putin, who ordered his military to invade Ukraine 13 months ago, "is allegedly responsible for the war crime of unlawful deportation of population (children) and that of unlawful transfer of population (children) from occupied areas of Ukraine to the Russian Federation" the ICC charged Friday.