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France news
fromThe Local France
8 hours ago

US tax returns, solar panels and helplines: 6 essential articles for life in France

Americans in France must file two tax returns annually, utilize English-speaking helplines, navigate medical access, consider solar panel installation, and learn to express condolences in French.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
21 hours ago

Top diplomat Marco Rubio strips Qassem Soleimani's niece of US residency

The US revoked residency for Hamideh Soleimani Afshar and her daughter due to their support for Iran's regime, raising free speech concerns.
Miami
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 days 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.
#immigration
fromURL Media
4 days ago
Law

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 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.
fromTruthout
1 week ago
NYC parents

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago
UK news

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.
Social justice
fromABC7 Los Angeles
2 days 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.
Law
fromURL Media
4 days ago

For Asian Immigrants in NYC, Legal Help Remains Out of Reach With Life-Altering Consequences

Mohan's deportation highlights systemic issues in immigration legal services for Asian immigrants in New York City.
US politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 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.
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.
UK news
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks 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.
#supreme-court
US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
3 days ago
US news

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

US Elections
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 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
3 days ago
US news

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

fromwww.npr.org
3 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
#birthright-citizenship
US Elections
fromwww.dw.com
3 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.
World news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 days ago

UK citizens detained in UAE frustrated with impotent' government intervention

Families of UK citizens detained in UAE express frustration over lack of government support amid fears for their safety.
#ice
Boston
fromFast Company
5 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.
#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.
fromTheStreet
5 days ago

Thailand may crack down on visa-free access for Americans

"The objective was to promote tourism, which is important, as tourism generates significant revenue and contributes to Thailand's GDP," Thai Minister of Foreign Affairs Sihasak Phuangketkeow said at a March 20 press briefing.
Travel
World politics
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Spent Decades Working with American Officials. The Country I Knew Is Gone | The Walrus

The legitimacy of American power relies on binding decisions rather than unilateral actions.
Right-wing politics
fromThe Atlantic
3 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.
World news
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 days ago

US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi

Iran's foreign minister states there are no negotiations with the U.S., despite ongoing message exchanges.
#trump
fromAxios
4 days ago
US Elections

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago
US politics

You don't want to live inside his head': diplomats' dilemma in the age of Trump

Diplomats and reporters struggle to track and interpret Trump's relentless, unpredictable social and press output, forcing upgraded monitoring and 24/7 vigilance.
US Elections
fromAxios
4 days ago

Trump makes historic Supreme Court visit for birthright citizenship case

Trump attended a Supreme Court hearing regarding birthright citizenship, challenging a long-standing constitutional interpretation.
Washington DC
fromTruthout
1 week ago

Trump DHS Slammed After Data Reveals It Tried to Deport Nearly 300 Veterans

The Trump administration reduced protections for veterans while still promoting military benefits for recruitment.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 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.
Canada news
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Travel ban keeps 2 Canadian girls in Egypt as mother seeks help to bring them home | CBC News

An Egyptian court imposed a travel ban on two Canadian children based on false claims by their father that he lived in Egypt, when he actually resided in Canada throughout the period.
fromenglish.elpais.com
1 week ago

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

Deportees spend days unable to contact their families, and due to the limited information, support, and follow-up provided by U.S. authorities, reunification is extremely difficult to achieve.
NYC parents
#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.
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.npr.org
5 days ago

Trump rolls back pause on asylum decisions imposed after D.C. National Guard shooting

The Homeland Security Department has lifted the ban on asylum applications for non-high-risk countries, while maintaining restrictions for about 40 high-risk nations.
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.
Canada news
fromTravel + Leisure
3 weeks ago

Canada Just Made It Easier for Americans to Get Citizenship-What to Know

Canada's Bill C-3 expands citizenship by descent to unlimited generations, making it easier for people with Canadian ancestry to obtain citizenship regardless of how far back their family history extends.
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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 weeks ago

US embassy in Venezuela reopens as Trump pushes for access to resources

The morning of March 14, 2019, the American flag was lowered for the final time at US Embassy Caracas. This morning, on March 14, 2026, at the same time, my team and I raised the American flag—exactly seven years after it was lowered. A new era for US-Venezuela relations has begun.
Washington DC
Canada news
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Shots fired at US consulate in Canada as police investigate incident

Shots were fired at the US consulate in Toronto with no injuries reported, following an explosion at the US embassy in Oslo linked to possible Iran-related tensions.
fromThe Independent
1 month ago

Tom Hanks' son Chet says he's trapped in Colombia without US passport

I literally have no f***ing idea what I'm gonna do. And the only embassy to get this s*** settled is in Bogotá. I don't want to go to Bogotá, so yeah. Free me.
Independent films
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.
fromThe Washington Post
2 weeks ago

After rookie ICE agent's paperwork error, man is detained for days

Due to his "lack of experience," he said, he had misunderstood federal immigration jargon and believed that De La Garza's residency bid had been denied - though it hadn't. He repeated his misunderstanding on a form that government attorneys cited in court to justify the detention. On the same form, he also wrongly reported that De La Garza had admitted to illegally entering the country in 2015.
US news
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.
US Elections
fromBuzzFeed
3 weeks ago

Former US Residents, Tell Us Why You Left And Your Unfiltered Thoughts About America Right Now

Record numbers of Americans are leaving the country, citing exhaustion from financial stress, lack of work-life balance, inadequate healthcare, and political polarization compared to better social systems abroad.
#temporary-protected-status
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Supreme court to consider Trump push to end protection status for Haitians and Syrians

The Supreme Court will decide whether the Trump administration can end legal protections for hundreds of thousands of people from Haiti, Syria, and other countries experiencing war and natural disasters.
World news
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

Americans stranded in the Middle East say they've had little US government help: 'I felt betrayed and left out to dry'

Americans stranded in the Middle East struggle to follow US government evacuation orders due to closed airspaces, limited flights, and delayed government repatriation assistance.
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.
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
fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Free State Department Program Sends Real-time Travel Alerts to Americans Abroad

STEP is a free U.S. State Department program providing emergency alerts and enabling rapid contact with American travelers abroad during crises.
World news
fromThe Washington Post
1 month ago

State Dept. scrambles to aid stranded Americans amid attacks, airport closures

The U.S. State Department closed embassies in Kuwait, Lebanon, and Saudi Arabia following military escalation with Iran, leaving American citizens with severely limited evacuation options.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

US consular services in illegal Israeli settlement in West Bank condemned

Hamas described the move as a dangerous precedent and a practical recognition of the legitimacy of colonial-settlements and the occupation's control over the West Bank. The Palestine Liberation Organization's Colonization and Wall Resistance Commission said in a statement the decision constitutes a clear violation of international law and a blatant favouring of the occupation authorities.
World politics
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.
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
fromThe Atlantic
1 month ago

The Undiplomatic Diplomats

American diplomats are supposed to represent the nation, advocate for the interests and policies of the U.S. government, and stay on generally good terms with the country to which they're assigned. Even when they are sent to places that have an adversarial relationship with the United States, they are expected to maintain decorum while conveying messages these regimes may not want to hear.
US politics
Miscellaneous
fromwww.bbc.com
2 months ago

Chinese Embassy decision weighs heavily on locals

Residents face potential displacement, inadequate compensation, surveillance and privacy losses if a large Chinese embassy is built next to their homes.
US news
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US Authorizes Embassy Staff to Evacuate Israel, Urging Them to Leave "TODAY"

The U.S. Embassy in Israel ordered staff to leave the country immediately due to escalating tensions with Iran, as the U.S. threatens military strikes despite unsupported intelligence accusations.
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.
Miscellaneous
fromWander With Jo
2 months ago

Why Americans Are Rushing to Secure These 6 European Visas Before Mid 2026

EU automated entry/exit biometrics and ETIAS pre-travel authorization will sharply reduce visa-run strategies; secure country-level residence visas now for year-round life.
US news
fromwww.nydailynews.com
1 month ago

For first time in 90 years, more people are leaving the U.S. than moving in

The United States experienced net negative migration for the first time since the Great Depression, with approximately 150,000 more people leaving than entering in 2025, driven by Americans seeking better economic opportunities, safety, and quality of life abroad.
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
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 year ago

Countries Are Warning Their Citizens About Traveling to the US Amid ICE Protests

At least a dozen countries have updated their travel guidance for the US over the past year, including Canada, the UK, and Germany-countries that have historically been top drivers of inbound tourism to the US. Coupled with the Trump administration's recent entry restrictions and increased visa fees, the uptick in warnings has made some international visitors wary about traveling stateside, says Larry Yu, a professor of hospitality management at The George Washington University's School of Business.
World news
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.
US politics
fromwww.insidehighered.com
2 months ago

State Department Announces Visa Application Freeze

The State Department will freeze immigrant visa processing for applicants from 75 countries beginning Jan. 21 to address alleged misuse of taxpayer-funded benefit programs.
US politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 month ago

Yemeni Americans feel betrayed' as Trump revokes immigration protections

Revoking TPS for Yemenis has alienated Yemeni American supporters of Trump and intensified criticism of the administration's expanded anti-immigrant policies.
#immigration-policy
fromConde Nast Traveler
1 month ago

The American Passport Is Losing Its Power

At the same time, however, the United States is hemorrhaging billions in tourism revenue by the year, a downward trend many experts credit to President Donald Trump's nationalistic approach to immigration. In December, the administration expanded its travel ban to 39 countries-most of them in Africa-that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi L. Noem claimed had "been flooding our nation with killers, leeches, and entitlement junkies" on X.
US politics
US politics
fromArchitectural Digest
2 months ago

When Politics Drives You From Home: 5 Americans Who Uprooted Their Lives Because of the State of the Nation

Politics has become a major driver of relocation, with many Americans choosing new communities that align with their political beliefs despite logistical and emotional costs.
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
#visa-bonds
fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Trump adds Venezuela to list of countries whose citizens must post bonds for U.S. visas

fromAxios
2 months ago
US politics

Trump adds Venezuela to list of countries whose citizens must post bonds for U.S. visas

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