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UK CITIZENSHIP APPLICATION STATISTICS 2024
Canada eases Super Visa wait for Indians; study permits slow despite steady work, visitor visasCanada slashes processing time for Indian Super Visa applicants to just 50 days, a significant drop from 66 days. While work and visitor vi...
Germany permanent residence permit: Eligibility criteria and application process explainedForeign nationals in Germany can now apply for a permanent settlement permit, allowing indefinite residency. Typically requiring five years...
What are the required documents for a German citizenship application?Aspiring German citizens must gather a comprehensive set of documents to prove their identity, legal residency, financial stability, and in...
'Are all citizens being made slaves of Indian govt': Bombay HC quashes externment order over CAA protestsThe Bombay High Court has overturned an externment order against SDPI leader Saeed Ahmad Chaudhary, who organized protests against governme...
From admission to employability: How Indian students can prepare for UK universitiesUK education offers more than a degree, fostering independent thought and career readiness. With nearly 99,000 Indian students in 2024, the...
1st tranche of funds under Annapurna Yojana transferred to 1.1 cr women beneficiaries: Bengal CMWest Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari announced that the first installment of the Annapurna Yojana, a financial aid scheme for women,...
Canada updates citizenship-by-descent document rules after reviewCanada's citizenship-by-descent application process has seen updated guidance following a review of certificates issued under Bill C-3. Imm...
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...
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...
How to get a Germany EU Blue Card: Eligibility, salary criteria and application stepsGermany's EU Blue Card offers a prime route for skilled non-EU professionals to work and reside in the country. Meeting specific education,...
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...
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...
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...
US plans steep citizenship fee hike; Indians among hardest hitU.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services is proposing significant fee hikes for naturalization, potentially impacting thousands of Indian ...
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...
Germany spouse visa: Who can apply, requirements, and application process explainedSpouses of German citizens and legal residents can now reunite in Germany through a streamlined spouse visa process. This long-stay visa, r...
US proposes 75% hike in citizenship application fee, ends fee waivers for naturalisation seekersUS Homeland Security is proposing a significant hike in naturalisation application fees, with Form N-400 potentially rising by 75% to $1,33...
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...