US Justice Department directs prosecutors to prioritize 'birth tourism' following court rulingThe U.S. Justice Department is now prioritizing investigations into "birth tourism" schemes, directing federal prosecutors to pursue crimin...
US Supreme Court rejects Donald Trump's bid to restrict birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court has delivered a significant blow to President Trump, rejecting his attempt to restrict birthright citizenship for ch...
US Supreme Court to rule on Trump bid to limit birthright citizenshipThe U.S. Supreme Court is set to decide on President Trump's executive order aiming to restrict birthright citizenship for children of immi...
Want German citizenship? Check if your residence permit qualifiesPlanning to become a German citizen? Foreign nationals need a permanent right of residence and five years of living in Germany. Crucially, ...
Passport-holding NRIs qualify as 'citizens' under RTI, 2010 govt records showDocuments from 2010 reveal the Centre's interpretation of 'citizen' under the RTI Act, including Indian passport holders abroad but excludi...
Indian citizenship debate: Satirical take on passport proof rowA satirical take on the debate over passports and citizenship, exploring identity, migration and bureaucracy with humour while questioning ...
MEA's passport remark needs a crucial clarificationMEA's assertion that a passport isn't conclusive proof of citizenship has sparked debate. While legally correct, as citizenship is defined ...
When the state questions your citizenshipAn MEA official's statement that Indian passports aren't proof of citizenship, made during Passport Seva Divas, has sparked concern. Amidst...
German citizenship test explained: Who needs it, what it covers and how to prepareAspiring German citizens must now pass a citizenship test, the Einbürgerungstest, a 33-question multiple-choice exam costing €25. Applicant...
Meet Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma: The 94-year-old Andhra woman who gave up US citizenship to 'die as an Indian'A 94-year-old Andhra Pradesh woman, Kondragunta Mahalakshmamma, has renounced her US citizenship to reclaim her Indian nationality. Her hea...
The Passport act: Why the little book was never a proof of citizenshipA recent statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs clarifying that a passport is not proof of citizenship has sparked debate. Indian cou...
Passport row highlights India's larger citizenship documentation challengeA remark by an External Affairs Ministry official on Passport Seva Divas that a passport is "a travel document, not a document of citizensh...
'Passport never been proof of citizenship': Govt cites Passports Act 1967, Bombay HC rulingGovernment clarifies a passport has never been definitive proof of citizenship, citing the Passports Act and Bombay High Court rulings. Thi...
A step-by-step guide to applying for German citizenshipForeign residents seeking German citizenship face a rigorous application process. This involves a citizenship test, thorough document verif...
Mexico, like US, extends birthright citizenship to children born on its soilIn Tijuana, a Haitian restaurant owner finds a new home as her granddaughter becomes a Mexican citizen, highlighting Mexico's birthright ci...
German citizenship: Rules, eligibility and application process explainedGermany has eased its citizenship rules, allowing many foreign residents to naturalize after five years of legal stay. Applicants need to m...
Canada changes evidence requirements for citizenship-by-descent applicantsCanada has significantly tightened rules for citizenship by descent applications. Applicants must now provide original government-issued do...