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OCI rules 2026: List of key revised rules under Citizenship Amendment Rules, 2026- Revised rules for OCI cardholders and minor children holding two passports: Citizenship (Amendment) Rules, 2026 notifiedNew Citizenship Rules for 2026 are here. Minor children cannot hold two passports. OCI registration is now digital, with e-OCI cards. Apply...
- Centre fixes OCI card application fee at USD 275, scraps six-month stay ruleThe Indian government has revised OCI card application fees, setting the new OCI card fee at USD 275. Several changes to the application pr...
- US cuts fee to renounce citizenship by more than 80%The United States is significantly reducing the fee for renouncing American nationality from $2,350 to $450, effective April 13. This rever...
- India opens new consular application centre in Los Angeles operated by VFS GlobalA new Indian Consular Application Centre has opened in Los Angeles, operated by VFS Global, to enhance access to essential services like pa...
- What is Bill C3? Canada amends the Citizenship Act to ease the process of granting citizenship with a ‘fair’ and ‘clear’ law; all you need to knowCanada's Bill C-3, effective December 15, 2025, amends citizenship law to grant citizenship to those born before the date who were previous...
- Canada’s visa backlog grows; Indians wait over three months for visitor approvals, 2.9 lakh stuck in citizenship queueIndian applicants face the longest wait times for Canadian visitor visas, averaging 99 days, with super visas taking 169 days. While IRCC's...
- Can Pope Leo remain a US citizen now that he's a foreign head of state?Pope Leo XIV, the first U.S.-born leader of the Catholic Church, faces a unique legal situation as an American citizen and head of Vatican ...
- New NPS account closure rules: PFRDA issues rules to close NPS accounts for these accountholdersPFRDA has introduced new directives for NPS subscribers who renounce Indian citizenship without obtaining an OCI card. These individuals mu...
- The Accidental American: Why inherited US Citizenship becomes a costly burdenAccidental Americans are people who inherit US citizenship by birthright or lineage but have little connection to the country. They face is...
- CAA rules explained: How to apply for citizenship? Who are included and excluded? Here is all you need to knowJust before the Lok Sabha polls, Ministry of Home Affairs notified the Citizenship Amendment Rules under the Citizen Amendment Act (CAA), e...
- More and more Indians are giving up their citizenship. Here's whyIndians who become citizens of another country have to give up their Indian passport because the country does not offer dual citizenship, b...
- A complete guide to renouncing foreign citizenships and acquiring Indian citizenshipCitizenship of India by naturalization may be acquired by a foreign national (not being an illegal migrant) who is ordinarily resident in I...
- Iranian woman turns Indian despite no renunciation papersMaking An Exception: Sahar Gharahchorloo’s attempts to obtain certificate of renunciation of her citizenship from Iran unsuccessful.
- Minorities of Pakistan, Bangladesh, Afghanistan to get chance to plead casesThe NDA govt has taken steps to address problems being faced by minority communities who have come to India due to religious persecution in...
- Pakistan refuses to revoke Adnan Sami's nationality: Report"Why would we issue the certificate to a man who has no respect for 'sacred' documents," a senior official was quoted as saying.
- India to allow minorities from Pakistan, Bangladesh to stay without papersIndia decided to allow minority refugees from Bangladesh and Pakistan to stay in this country even after expiry of their visas on humanitar...
- Law to rehabilitate Hindu refugees from Pakistan, Bangladesh?The government is likely to soon enact a law for rehabilitation of Hindu refugees from Pakistan and Bangladesh.
- Government announces concessions for refugees from Pakistan, AfghanistanThe eligible applicants who were facing difficulties in submitting online applications can now submit the same manually along with their pa...
- US raises 5-fold the fee to renounce citizenshipThere are a few hundred Americans who renounce their citizenship each year. Nearly 4,000 gave up their citizenship between 2001 and 2008.
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