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The U.S. Embassy in Jerusalem has urged American citizens in Israel to remain vigilant due to a complex security environment, unpredictable escalation, and potential travel disruptions in the Middle East.
New Jersey discovered a significant software error that mistakenly allowed 6,600 non-U.S. citizens to register to vote, with nearly 400 having cast ballots, according to the governor. The revelation comes at a sensitive time.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has reached its H-1B visa cap for Fiscal Year 2027, including both the regular and master's caps. This means no further lottery rounds will be conducted for the upcoming fiscal year.
A Chinese-American seismologist has been detained in China following the publication of his research on North Korea's nuclear tests. The detention has raised concerns given his U.S. citizenship and the nature of his scientific work.
Spouses of U.S. citizens, traditionally on a clear path to citizenship, are now encountering more obstacles. The current administration's policies and immigration lawyers confirm that this once-special status is no longer as straightforward.
Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, 94, has renounced her U.S. citizenship and requested the reinstatement of her Indian citizenship, expressing her desire to spend her final days in her 'motherland India'.
While the fee to renounce US citizenship is $450, an article highlights that there are many hidden costs and financial considerations beyond this initial fee.
The U.S. government has launched a crackdown on birth tourism networks, resulting in the revocation of over 600 visas issued to foreigners who sought to secure U.S. citizenship for their children through this route.
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, speaking in Vilnius, accused Russia of a deliberate strategy to destabilize European democracies through drone incidents and GPS signal jamming. This follows warnings from a Lithuanian official about Russia's capability to falsify GPS signals up to 450 kilometers from Kaliningrad.
New guidance from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) addresses whether individuals seeking green cards could be denied based on their participation in anti-Israel protests. The guidance clarifies the potential implications of such activities for immigration applications.
Joe Ceballos, the former mayor of Coldwater, Kansas, pleaded guilty in a noncitizen voting case. Ceballos, a green card holder, stated he was unaware that U.S. citizenship was required to vote.
A federal judge has revoked the U.S. citizenship of a married Chinese couple after they were convicted of stealing medical trade secrets from an Ohio children's hospital to share with China.
The Governor of South Dakota has signed a new bill into law that mandates newly registered voters to provide proof of U.S. citizenship before casting ballots in state or local elections. This legislation aligns with broader Republican priorities nationwide.
President Donald Trump has been pushing Congress to approve the SAVE America Act to require ID at the polls and proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.
The fee had been increased to $2,350 in 2014, prompting criticism and legal challenges from advocacy groups and Americans living abroad.
The fee for renouncing U.S. citizenship has been reduced to $450, though experts warn that significant tax implications and traps for individuals still exist.
A 70-year-old Canadian man, who had lived in the U.S. since the 1960s without obtaining citizenship, pleaded guilty to falsely claiming U.S. citizenship to vote in elections.
A petition requiring voter identification and restricting voting to U.S. citizens has surpassed the necessary signature threshold, setting up a ballot showdown with Governor Newsom in November.
U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is standing by her remarks calling the acts of two U.S. citizens shot dead by federal immigration officers in Minneapolis "domestic terrorism."
Trump has taken an approach to selling U.S. citizens on military action in Iran that contrasts with his predecessors, seeking to avoid completely owning it.
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) is reviving a Trump-era proposal that would allow for the eviction of undocumented immigrants from public housing, a move that could displace thousands of U.S. citizens and legal residents.
Ghana's Attorney General, Dr. Dominic Ayine, dismissed suggestions that former Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta's U.S. citizenship would prevent his extradition to Ghana if he were required to face trial.
A report indicates that 6,600 individuals who are not U.S. citizens have been registered as voters in New Jersey. This revelation raises questions about voter registration processes.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has announced that it has received enough H-1B visa petitions to meet the fiscal year 2027 cap, indicating there will not be a second lottery this year.
A lawful permanent resident has been accused of making false statements about her U.S. citizenship to register to vote and cast ballots in two federal elections.
A list of Hollywood stars, including Jim Carrey and Arnold Schwarzenegger, who have obtained U.S. citizenship over the past few decades, is highlighted.
Federal prosecutors have charged a Nevada man with naturalization fraud, alleging he concealed two prior sexual assault convictions on his application for U.S. citizenship.
The Small Business Administration has introduced a new regulation that restricts access to its loan programs exclusively to U.S. citizens, potentially impacting non-citizen entrepreneurs.
The Department of Justice is moving to strip the citizenship of 17 individuals accused of concealing serious crimes, including sex offenses and fraud, from immigration officials. This action is part of an intensified effort to denaturalize those who obtained citizenship through deception.
The federal authorities are aiming to revoke the U.S. citizenship of an ex-Marine for a sex crime committed after his naturalization, a departure from previous cases focused on wrongdoing during citizenship applications.
A green card holder who previously served as mayor of a small Kansas town pleaded guilty to voter fraud after illegally voting multiple times and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a stern warning to Green Card holders, emphasizing that immigration laws must be strictly followed for US residency or citizenship. This alert comes amidst a crackdown on immigration fraud.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has stated that prior vetting processes were inadequate and that the immigration ban is under constant review.
First Lady Melania Trump reportedly convinced President Trump to ease deportation policies, advocating for a reassessment of the illegal immigration crackdown after a disastrous operation in Minneapolis resulted in two U.S. citizens being killed.
The Department of Justice has suspended minimum work experience requirements for hiring attorneys, allowing recent law school graduates to join the department if they are U.S. citizens and have passed the bar exam, following recent staff purges.
State Department slashes U.S. citizenship renunciation fee by 80% from $2,350 to $450, effective Friday. New rule reduces cost burden for Americans.
A Fox contributor sparked debate by first claiming U.S. citizenship is not a right, then immediately contradicting herself by referring to it as one during a broadcast.
“The View” hosts reacted on Friday morning to the recent firing of Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem, who was dismissed by President Donald Trump following several controversies.
Americans stranded in Dubai face repeated flight cancelations as State Department urges U.S. citizens to leave the Middle East due to escalating conflict.
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is set to address senators regarding the DHS shutdown and the Trump administration's mass deportation efforts, particularly after two U.S. citizens were killed by immigration officers.
Anthropic insists its technology should not be used for the mass surveillance of U.S. citizens or deployed in fully autonomous weapons systems
A Dallas native cancer patient has lost her SSI benefits after the government questioned her U.S. citizenship.
The Trump administration has implemented immigration policies that make it more difficult to acquire U.S. citizenship and easier for it to be revoked.
An illegal immigrant convicted of murdering a Michigan woman is suing Donald Trump, demanding $75 million, a public apology, and U.S. citizenship.
A Miami judge has ordered $314 million in damages, holding Nicolás Maduro and other Venezuelan officials responsible for the kidnapping and torture of three U.S. citizens. The Americans were reportedly used in a 'hostage diplomacy' swap for Colombian businessman Alex Saab.
Texas Governor Greg Abbott has ordered an investigation after a Texas hospital advertised 'birth packages' to Mexican citizens, raising concerns about birth tourism and the sale of U.S. citizenship.
An immigration attorney has highlighted concerns regarding the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' (USCIS) interpretation of moral character criteria, questioning whether a LinkedIn request could potentially affect one's US citizenship application.
The United States and Iran have begun discussions aimed at a peace solution, with talks taking place in the Swiss Alps. While some express hope for a resolution, skepticism remains regarding the potential outcomes and the differing perspectives on the Iran deal.
Two well-known U.S. commentators have been detained in separate incidents in China and Myanmar, causing diplomatic concern.
The White House has nominated new US ambassadors for several Balkan countries, including Michael Young for Serbia, and other candidates for Bosnia and Herzegovina and Montenegro. These nominations await confirmation to fill key diplomatic posts.
An article by Blanche warns immigrants who committed fraud to obtain U.S. citizenship that they should be concerned about potential repercussions.
Jose Ceballos-Armendariz, a Mexican national, has pleaded guilty to illegally voting and falsely claiming U.S. citizenship, and now faces removal from the country, DHS confirms.
Officials in Minnesota have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that federal authorities are withholding evidence in the fatal shootings of U.S. citizens Alex Pretti and Renee Macklin Good by immigration agents in Minneapolis, as well as a non-fatal shooting.
The results for the H-1B visa lottery for Fiscal Year 2027 have been released, marking the completion of the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services' first wage-based selections.
Thousands of dual citizens and other Americans are choosing to leave the U.S. at a record pace, often renouncing their citizenship, with many citing Donald Trump's influence and ongoing tax considerations as major factors.
A series of alleged terror attacks connected to naturalized U.S. citizens has prompted national security experts to raise questions about potential security gaps in America.
An spate of terror attacks by naturalized U.S. citizens has several Republican lawmakers calling for naturalized citizens to be stripped of their citizenship if they engage in terror.
The U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has explained the changes in the new Form I-129 for H-1B cap registration, which seeks clearer details from employers.
The U.S. Embassy in San José, Costa Rica, has launched a dedicated WhatsApp channel to provide timely safety and security information to U.S. citizens in the country.
Israel launched fresh strikes against Tehran and Beirut on Wednesday, as Iran targeted Persian Gulf states. The U.S. State Department is working to help evacuate U.S. citizens from the region.
The United States and Israel launched a large-scale offensive against Iran on Saturday, sparking a regional escalation as Tehran fired missiles at U.S. bases in several Gulf states. The post U.S.
Cuba’s government said Wednesday that its soldiers killed four people aboard a speed boat registered in Florida that opened fire on officers in Cuban waters. Cuba’s Interior Ministry issued a statement that provided few details about the shooting, but noted that the boat was roughly 1.6 km northeast of Cayo Falcones, off Cuba’s north coast. It was unclear if any U.S. citizens were aboard. FRANCE 24's Ed Augustin reports from Havana.
Minnesota Democrats are seeking federal reparations from ICE after operations, while facing accusations of ignoring $18 billion in fraud losses from social programs.