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The invisible crisis that strips people of citizenship

This issue fascinates me because of its near-invisibility: As many of our Spotlight articles observe, citizenship is easy to take for granted when you receive it automatically and...

Identity Beyond Citizenship: What Remains When the State Refuses to Recognise You?

Citizenship and even nationality should never determine whether a person’s identity is considered valid or possible The post Identity Beyond Citizenship: What Remains When the Stat...

Conclusive Proof Of Citizenship: Legal Gap Or Political Overreach?

For decades, the citizenship of an Indian national was rarely a matter of public debate. Indians voted in elections, held passports, enrolled in government welfare schemes and carr...

Applying for British citizenship by naturalisation

Naturalisation is the legal process by which a non-British adult becomes a British citizen. An application has to be made to the Home Office. If the criteria set out in the British...

Your ancestor’s Canadian birth could make you a citizen, thanks to Bill C-3

Birthright citizenship has been in the spotlight this past week after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down Donald Trump’s order seeking to end it in the United States. While the pres...

Who gets to be American

For more than 150 years, birthright citizenship has meant that almost every child born on American soil begins life as an American citizen, regardless of where their parents came f...

Identity beyond citizenship: What remains when the State refuses to recognise you?

Documents can confirm a legal relationship with a state, but they cannot create or erase a person’s existence, history, family, or sense of belonging.

Beyond the passport: The legal ambiguity of Indian citizenship

A recent government statement sparked controversy by clarifying that passports are only travel documents. This article explores the legal complexities of proving citizenship in Ind...

Citizenship a privilege, says minister ahead of overhaul

Minister for Justice Jim O'Callaghan said "citizenship is a privilege, not a right" ahead of new rules for people seeking Irish citizenship.

Bloodright Citizenship (Citizenship by Descent): Who Decides?

An excerpt from Friday's concurrence in Guerra Quezada v. U.S., by Fifth Circuit Judge James Ho: The Constitution vests Congress—not… The post Bloodright Citizenship (Citizenship b...

Why older Americans are among the most active claimants of Canadian citizenship by descent

Since Bill C-3 took effect on December 15, 2025, older Americans have emerged as a significant share of those claiming Canadian citizenship by descent. For many, the appeal is a se...

New citizenship rules would require eight years’ residence, language test and civics exam

Applicants would also face new income and social welfare restrictions, while Ukrainian temporary protection time would be excluded

Subjects and Citizens: A Treatise by Justice Clarence Thomas

Conventional political philosophy has a blindspot over what turns out to be a crucial concept: the precise nature of the legal relationship between the human person and the regime...

Newly naturalized citizens pledge allegiance to United States in Elkins

For the 20 people sitting at the front of the courtroom, the ceremony marked years of paperwork, studying and hoping that they'd someday walk American streets as citizens.

US citizenship applicants face renewed neighbourhood scrutiny under new USCIS guidance

Canada is fast-tracking proof of citizenship applications for those studying in the country

Eligible students who are planning to study in Canada are being fast-tracked in their proof of Canadian citizenship applications. In some cases, they may be able to receive a citiz...

Canada updates citizenship by descent forms, shares new information on physical presence requirement

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) updated its proof of citizenship application package on August 25. Four documents changed: the application form (CIT 0001), the...

Claims of Forced Citizenship Emerge as China Tightens Exit Controls

The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) recently announced that new Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration will take effect on Sept. 15, prompting widespread concern and discussion...

More families are checking citizenship requirements before making long-term plans

Citizenship requirements are drawing fresh attention from families planning ahead. Learn what applicants are researching now.

Your citizenship by descent claim needs proof your ancestor was naturalized. This free list may hold it

You know your great-grandfather came to Canada from somewhere in Eastern Europe. You know he naturalized and became Canadian because your grandmother said so. What you do not have...

Troops receive citizenship upgrade, spouses still eligible for deportation

DHS assures troops their constitutional rights will remain uninterrupted for duration of enlistment

The fastest path to dual citizenship with Canada only asks Americans to apply, not to move

The number of Americans who can pursue dual citizenship with Canada has grown exponentially, following an amendment to the Citizenship Act in December of 2025. In fact, under the u...

Latest data shows Canadian citizenship certificate finalizing dropped amid June review

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) finalized 3,040 proof of citizenship applications in June, according to newly updated federal data. A proof of citizenship appli...

US moves to restrict birthright citizenship for children of foreign government employees: All you need to know