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Germany news
fromwww.dw.com
1 hour ago

German men need military permit for extended stays abroad

Germany's new military service law requires men aged 18-46 to obtain permission to leave the country for over three months.
#birthright-citizenship
Right-wing politics
fromLos Angeles Times
6 hours ago

Commentary: Birthright citizenship secured my family's American dream. No wonder Trump hates it

Trump's executive order to end birthright citizenship is under Supreme Court review, despite strong public support for the policy.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 days ago

US Supreme Court debates citizenship, with rare Trump visit

Trump attended the Supreme Court to support the challenge against birthright citizenship, which conflicts with the 14th Amendment.
US Elections
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

US supreme court to weigh whether Trump can deny birthright citizenship

The US Supreme Court will decide if Trump can deny birthright citizenship to children born on US soil, impacting many families annually.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
12 hours ago

The tired faces of Cuban deportees to Mexico: I'm already old, I don't want to die here'

Deported migrants from the U.S. face dire conditions in Tapachula, struggling to survive and longing to return home.
#citizenship
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
Europe politics
fromThe Local France
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the impact of events like Brexit.
Europe politics
fromwww.thelocal.com
1 day ago

Why more and more people are acquiring citizenship in European countries

Citizenship acquisition in EU countries surged by 55% from 2014 to 2024, driven by demographic changes and the Brexit effect.
#immigration
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
US news
fromBoston.com
3 days ago

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

A federal judge ruled the Trump administration unlawfully terminated legal status for migrants using a Biden-era app, ordering a reversal of the decision.
NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement

Carlos sought to reunite with his children but was detained by ICE under deceptive circumstances.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 day ago

Immigrants seeking asylum ordered to countries they've never been to, stuck in limbo

Many immigrants face third-country deportation orders to nations where they have no ties, creating fear and uncertainty in their asylum processes.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days ago

How Trump uses non-immigration government agencies to aid his deportation campaign

The Trump administration's new HUD regulations target undocumented immigrants in rental assistance households, risking family separation and affecting thousands of eligible citizens.
Relationships
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

I thought, what the hell have I done?': the people who moved abroad for love and regretted it

A couple navigates the challenges of living in Switzerland after moving from Australia, balancing career aspirations and family ties.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

This country has been our home': US family in UK threatened with detention over visa mix-up

An American family in the UK faces homelessness due to a rejected Home Office application for indefinite leave to remain.
fromBoston.com
3 days ago
US news

Federal judge in Mass. rules Trump unlawfully revoked status of migrants who used entry app

NYC parents
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Office of Refugee Resettlement Has Become an Arm of Immigration Enforcement

Carlos sought to reunite with his children but was detained by ICE under deceptive circumstances.
Remote teams
fromIndia Currents
1 day ago

Letting Stranded H-1B Employees Work From India Causes Serious Tax Risks For US Employees

H-1B workers in India face delays affecting tax, business operations, and mental stress, forcing companies to reconsider workforce strategies.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 day ago

The Gueras Aliadas': How two American women are helping locate migrants lost in the ICE labyrinth

Fernanda's father was detained by ICE, prompting her to seek help through social media to locate him.
#deportation
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 day ago

Legal groups condemn arrival of a dozen deportees from US to Uganda

Deportation flights from the US to Uganda are viewed as transnational repression, prompting legal challenges from Ugandan advocates.
NYC parents
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

Legal and bureaucratic obstacles complicate family reunification for migrants deported by Trump

Deported parents face significant barriers to reunification with their children, making it nearly impossible due to legal and administrative challenges.
Education
fromwww.thelocal.se
2 days ago

'We can go elsewhere': Skilled workers question future in Sweden over citizenship reforms

Chandra and Vibha face uncertainty over Swedish citizenship due to sudden rule changes affecting their applications and those of many others.
fromThe Cipher Brief
2 days ago

Taking a Stand on Adversaries' Influence in the Western Hemisphere

The January 3rd Operation Absolute Resolve ousted Venezuelan Dictator Nicholas Maduro, marking a significant shift in US policy towards countering adversarial influence in the western hemisphere.
World politics
fromwww.npr.org
2 days ago

Trump makes case for Iran war. And, SCOTUS leans toward upholding birthright citizenship

Trump stated that the war has been a military success and he expects U.S. forces to leave the country in a few weeks, emphasizing the need for allies to reopen the Strait of Hormuz for oil access.
US news
#venezuela
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Venezuelan migrants stranded in Miami: We want to leave the US but we can't'

Venezuelans in Miami are trapped due to invalid travel documents and lack of consulates, preventing their return home despite their desire to leave.
Miami food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 days ago

The Venezuelan migrants stranded in Miami: We want to leave the US but we can't'

Venezuelans in Miami are trapped due to invalid travel documents and lack of consulates, preventing their return home despite their desire to leave.
fromAxios
3 days ago

What's at risk if SCOTUS sides with Trump in birthright citizenship case

The order disproportionately affects immigrants of color. About 75% of children born to noncitizens are Latino, 12% are Asian American, 6% are white, and 5% are Black.
NYC parents
#ice
Boston
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lawyers for ICE gave false information to justify detaining thousands, filings reveal

ICE lawyers provided false information to justify arrests of individuals attending immigration courts, revealing a lack of legal authorization for these actions.
Boston
fromFast Company
4 days ago

Woman allegedly called ICE on workers she hired

A woman faces backlash for allegedly reporting construction workers to ICE after a roofing job, claiming she owes them money and denies making the call.
Law
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Lawyers for ICE gave false information to justify detaining thousands, filings reveal

ICE lawyers provided false information to justify arrests of individuals attending immigration courts, revealing a lack of legal authorization for these actions.
EU data protection
fromComputerWeekly.com
4 days ago

High Court dismisses judicial review against eVisa system | Computer Weekly

The High Court upheld the Home Office's eVisa system, ruling it lawful despite ongoing data issues and lack of alternative proof for immigration status.
Europe news
fromGamintraveler
4 days ago

Why 40% Of Americans Leave Europe Within 2 Years

Many Americans return home from Europe within two years, facing unexpected challenges and disillusionment with their expatriate dreams.
SF parents
fromHigh Country News
4 days ago

A DNA archive critical to identifying missing migrants has itself gone missing - High Country News

Colibrí Center's missing-persons database has become inaccessible, leaving families without hope for identifying missing migrants.
#us-embassy
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US embassy in Mexico prompts outrage with AI video promoting self-deportation'

An AI-generated video from the US embassy in Mexico urging migrants to self-deport has sparked outrage and condemnation online.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

US embassy in Mexico prompts outrage with AI video promoting self-deportation'

An AI-generated video from the US embassy in Mexico urging migrants to self-deport has sparked outrage and condemnation online.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
2 days ago

The Pro-Immigrant Case for Opposing Illegal Immigration

The legal immigration debate is shifting, with both conservatives and progressives questioning the value of legal immigration channels.
#supreme-court
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
Social justice
fromwww.mediaite.com
3 days ago

Sotomayor Grills Trump Solicitor General: Are You Asking to Allow the Government to Unnaturalize People?'

Sonia Sotomayor challenged Solicitor General John Sauer on the implications of ending birthright citizenship during Supreme Court oral arguments.
fromBoston.com
2 days ago
US news

Supreme Court seems poised to reject Trump's birthright citizenship limits as he attends arguments

US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 days ago

Hits close to home': US Supreme Court hears birthright citizenship case

The Supreme Court is considering ending automatic citizenship for infants born in the US, a practice upheld for over a century.
US politics
fromNextgov.com
2 days ago

Trump's goal to create state-by-state citizenship lists isn't feasible, experts say

Trump's executive order aims to create citizenship lists for voter eligibility verification, but experts warn it may disenfranchise eligible voters and is likely unconstitutional.
US Elections
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 days ago

Federal 30-days-or-free policy for passports now in place | CBC News

The federal government introduces a '30 days or free' policy for passport processing, refunding fees if delays exceed 30 business days.
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
2 days ago

The Residency Visa Americans Apply For Most And The One With Better Odds

Americans often pursue the D7 visa for Portugal, but better options exist with fewer pitfalls and clearer eligibility criteria.
US politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 days ago

Here's a look at birthright citizenship, and how the world sees it, as Supreme Court case looms

The Independent provides critical journalism on key issues like reproductive rights and citizenship without paywalls, relying on public support for funding.
LGBT
fromLGBTQ Nation
2 weeks ago

Trump admin. issues new rule requiring birth sex on visa applications to prevent "fraud" - LGBTQ Nation

The U.S. Department of State requires immigrants to identify by sex assigned at birth on visa applications, raising concerns about visa denials and ICE targeting of transgender immigrants.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 days ago

US directs American embassies to wage campaign against foreign hostility' with Musk's help

The U.S. directs embassies to combat foreign propaganda using coordinated campaigns and endorses Elon Musk's X as a tool for this effort.
#travel
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
6 days ago

The EU Border Question That's Getting 1 In 5 Americans Denied Entry And Most Don't Know The Answer

Working remotely on a tourist visa in the EU can lead to entry denial for American travelers unaware of legal restrictions.
Europe politics
fromGamintraveler
6 days ago

The EU Border Question That's Getting 1 In 5 Americans Denied Entry And Most Don't Know The Answer

Working remotely on a tourist visa in the EU can lead to entry denial for American travelers unaware of legal restrictions.
#dual-citizenship
SF parents
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Seeking a Second Passport

Americans are increasingly obtaining citizenship in ancestral countries as a form of insurance against political and social uncertainty in the United States.
SF parents
fromThe New Yorker
2 weeks ago

Seeking a Second Passport

Americans are increasingly obtaining citizenship in ancestral countries as a form of insurance against political and social uncertainty in the United States.
Travel
fromForbes
3 weeks ago

Where Americans Are Moving Abroad Right Now

Remote work and rising living costs drive millions of Americans to relocate abroad earlier in their careers, with over 180,000 relocating last year to countries offering affordability, cultural familiarity, and English-speaking communities.
US news
fromwww.npr.org
4 days ago

'We call it the walking bus': How kids are getting to school amid ICE operations

Immigration enforcement actions have increased fear among residents in Democratic-run cities, impacting families and children significantly.
#us-visa-policy
US Elections
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

The U.S. Will Require Travelers From 50 Countries to Pay Up to $15,000 to Visit-What to Know

Travelers from 50 countries must post $15,000 bonds for U.S. entry under B1 or B2 visas, effective April 2.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US to demand $15,000 visa bonds from 12 more countries

The Trump administration will require visa applicants from 12 additional countries to pay bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 starting April 12, bringing the total to 50 countries with bond requirements.
US Elections
fromTravel + Leisure
6 days ago

The U.S. Will Require Travelers From 50 Countries to Pay Up to $15,000 to Visit-What to Know

Travelers from 50 countries must post $15,000 bonds for U.S. entry under B1 or B2 visas, effective April 2.
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago

US to demand $15,000 visa bonds from 12 more countries

The Trump administration will require visa applicants from 12 additional countries to pay bonds of $5,000 to $15,000 starting April 12, bringing the total to 50 countries with bond requirements.
Right-wing politics
fromThe American Conservative
3 weeks ago

Close Foreign Consulates in U.S. Sanctuary Cities

Migrant-sending countries maintain extensive consulate networks in the United States primarily to serve their large diaspora populations, including undocumented immigrants, contributing to immigration enforcement challenges.
#visa-bonds
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

US to require up to $15,000 bond for visa applicants from 12 new countries

The Trump administration expanded visa bond requirements to 50 countries, adding 12 nations primarily from Africa, requiring applicants to post bonds up to $15,000 to reduce visa overstays.
#immigration-policy
UK news
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

British citizenship applications by US nationals hit record high

US applications for British citizenship reached an all-time high of 8,790 in 2025, a 42% increase from 2024, driven by political climate concerns and expanded eligibility rules.
EU data protection
fromComputerworld
1 month ago

US orders diplomats to push back on data sovereignty

The US government directs diplomats to oppose data sovereignty laws globally, viewing them as threats to free data flows and AI development, while European support for such restrictions grows due to privacy and surveillance concerns.
Travel
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

How Americans With European Ancestry Can Get an EU Passport

Americans can obtain EU citizenship through ancestry without paying for golden passports, gaining access to 27 countries, affordable healthcare, education, and visa-free travel to over 100 destinations worldwide.
fromwww.npr.org
2 weeks ago

Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants

Federal law allows presidents to grant TPS for people in the U.S. whose home country is experiencing armed conflict, natural disasters, and other extraordinary and temporary conditions. President Trump is seeking to end that status for people from 13 countries, including Myanmar, Nepal, Honduras, Nicaragua, Afghanistan, Cameroon, Yemen, Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan and Venezuela.
US news
fromwww.thelocal.com
3 weeks ago

Americans in Europe: US finally slashes citizenship renunciation fee

After significant deliberation, taking into account both the affected public's concerns regarding the cost of the fee and the not insignificant anecdotal evidence regarding tax-related difficulties many US nationals residing abroad encounter, including in part because of FATCA, the Department made a policy decision... to propose alleviating the cost burden for those individuals who decide to request CLN services by returning to the below-cost fee of $450.
US news
Travel
fromGamintraveler
1 month ago

No Visa? No Problem: 20 Countries Americans Can Live In For A Year Without A Visa

Many countries now offer visa-free, extended tourist, or digital nomad visas allowing Americans to legally stay up to a year with minimal paperwork.
#ees
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Citizens of Nowhere: What It Means to Be Stateless in the US

Citizens of Nowhere is a documentary short about stateless people in the United States individuals who, through circumstance or legal technicality, belong to no nation. Without passports, citizenship or legal recognition, they live in a state of uncertainty. From finding work and accessing education, to simply existing within a system that does not officially recognise them, stateless people face endless bureaucratic barriers.
Film
Travel
fromTravelwith2ofus
1 month ago

Check Travel Visa Requirements For 200+ Destinations Worldwide

Travel Visa Requirement Checker provides passport-specific entry requirements for 200+ destinations using ISO-standardized data combined with community-verified updates.
Miscellaneous
fromEsquire
2 months ago

By Trying to Enter the Ecuadorian Consulate, ICE Has Reached a New Level of Entitlement

Ecuadorean consulate staff in Minneapolis prevented a U.S. agent from entering, citing Vienna Convention protections; Ecuador lodged a complaint and the U.S. embassy later faced a separate flag-removal controversy in Copenhagen.
Miscellaneous
fromGamintraveler
2 months ago

What Americans Know About Mediterranean Visas That Most Don't

Portugal's D7 visa provides a renewable five-year residency for Americans with passive income, retirees, and lifestyle expats without requiring a business or remote-employment proof.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Tell us: are you an American living abroad who has tried to renounce your citizenship?

American expats who tried renouncing US citizenship are invited to securely share detailed experiences, including motives, obstacles, future-return concerns, and anecdotes; contributions can be anonymous.
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

How Many Passports Can You Have?

Spy thrillers have often included characters with multiple passports to evoke drama and suspense. The reality of having more than one passport is far tamer, but can help travelers navigate difficult visa situations and provide more flexibility for trips abroad. Even having a duplicate of a passport can be helpful if your primary passport is damaged, lost, or stolen. Here's everything travelers need to know about holding multiple passports, including how many you can have, how to obtain a second passport,
Travel
Travel
fromGamintraveler
2 months ago

The One Visa Question That's Sending Americans Home

American travelers often unintentionally breach European visa rules by admitting remote work or long-term intentions at border control, so answer arrival questions briefly and consistently.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

U.S. Citizens Can Visit These Countries Without a Visa-What to Know

U.S. passports allow visa-free travel to 180 destinations, but entry rules, permitted stay lengths and new ETIAS requirements for Europe (from 2026) must be checked.
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Travel Error Has Caused U.S. Passports to Be Voided Mid-trip-What to Do If It Happens to You

Some U.S. passports have been incorrectly flagged lost or stolen during international travel, causing detentions, denied travel, and emergency embassy interventions.
#immigrant-visas
Travel
fromInvestopedia
2 months ago

6 Countries That Offer Easy Visa Paths for Expats

Long-term stays abroad generally require extended-stay visas or residency permits, with many countries offering renewable temporary visas and specific financial eligibility paths.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

The secretive, destructive work of an ICE attorney: My job is to do what I'm told'

Immigration court procedures and ICE prosecutions subject unrepresented migrants, including minors, to coercive remote hearings and accelerated deportations.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 months ago

The United States government revoked a record 100,000 visas in 2025

U.S. State Department revoked 100,000+ visas under Trump, a 150% increase from 2024, including thousands of student and specialized visas tied to criminal encounters.
fromHuffPost
2 months ago

We Were Thrilled To Be At My Husband's Green Card Interview. We Didn't Know We Had Walked Into An ICE Ambush.

The day I married my husband was cool and quiet, and filled with the kind of calm that feels sacred. I wore my favorite color, indigo-purple, and my soon-to-be husband, Allan, looked dapper in cobalt blue. Our best friend, who served as our witness at Brooklyn City Hall, wore the perfect shade of green to complete the moment. As our names were called to step into the chapel, I could feel my heart racing, and my breath was shallow with anticipation.
US politics
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