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US launches record denaturalisation push to strip 25 naturalised citizens
law-and-justice24 days ago

US launches record denaturalisation push to strip 25 naturalised citizens

The Justice Department filed 25 complaints seeking to revoke the U.S. citizenship of naturalised Americans in what it says is the largest coordinated denaturalisation effort in U.S. history, including Narinder Singh who allegedly used fraudulent identities to obtain citizenship in 2008. The cases accuse fraud, concealment of criminal histories, and false statements during naturalisation, potentially stripping citizenship and triggering deportation if courts rule in the government's favor. The filings span 17 countries and bring the total denaturalisation actions to 123, with the DOJ stressing that citizenship must be earned honestly and that more actions could follow.

Why Americans Abroad Are Renouncing Citizenship in Record Numbers
world2 months ago

Why Americans Abroad Are Renouncing Citizenship in Record Numbers

Americans renouncing citizenship surged to 4,889 in 2025—the highest since 2020—driven largely by FATCA tax burdens and political/personal motives. The process is lengthy and costly, though the fee dropped from $2,350 to $450 in 2026. Personal stories, like Erin Klatt moving to New Zealand and Jennifer Sontag in Sicily, illustrate the mix of identity and practicality, while experts warn that giving up US citizenship can limit future mobility and requires having another citizenship; many so‑called accidental Americans are affected by FATCA and its banking/financial implications.

India-born CEO at center of US denaturalisation probe over H-1B visa fraud
world-news2 months ago

India-born CEO at center of US denaturalisation probe over H-1B visa fraud

The US Department of Justice has initiated denaturalisation proceedings against 17 naturalised Americans, including Neeraj Sharma, a New Jersey-based India-born CEO, who is accused of signing 11 fraudulent H-1B visa petitions and lying under oath to obtain citizenship in 2017; the campaign targets fraud in naturalisation and other offenses, with other individuals facing denaturalisation for violent or serious crimes.

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Secret U.S. Return After Ireland Stay
culture6 months ago

Rosie O'Donnell Reveals Secret U.S. Return After Ireland Stay

Rosie O'Donnell, living as an American expatriate in Ireland, said on Chris Cuomo's Sirius XM show that she secretly spent two weeks back in the United States after Trump’s inauguration to visit her family and see how easy it is to enter and exit the country, noting she wanted to hold her children and that the U.S. energy felt scary; critics call the tale a performative stunt, but she stressed there’s nothing illegal about visiting the U.S. as a citizen.

Nicki Minaj backs Trump on stage, flaunting a Trump-branded gold-card visa
entertainment7 months ago

Nicki Minaj backs Trump on stage, flaunting a Trump-branded gold-card visa

Rapper Nicki Minaj proclaims herself Trump's 'number one fan' onstage and shows off a Trump-branded gold-card visa—an expensive fast-track residency program that costs about $1 million plus a processing fee and offers a path to US citizenship, though it does not confer citizenship by itself; the moment comes amid ongoing debates over immigration policy and ICE actions.

Gloomy Defense: Homan Boots a U.S. Citizen in Snow Under Dubious Justifications
politics7 months ago

Gloomy Defense: Homan Boots a U.S. Citizen in Snow Under Dubious Justifications

Border czar Tom Homan offered a dubious justification for ICE agents storming a Minnesota home and dragging 56-year-old ChongLy “Scott” Thao—an American citizen—out into subfreezing snow, dressed only in boxer shorts. Critics sayICE lacked a judge’s warrant to enter a home and that a deportation warrant isn’t the same as a search warrant, highlighting constitutional questions amid the Metro Surge crackdown. The incident, Thao’s detainment and subsequent release with no charges, has intensified scrutiny of DHS tactics and leadership.

US Immigration and Citizenship Processes Face Disruptions Amid Policy Changes
immigration8 months ago

US Immigration and Citizenship Processes Face Disruptions Amid Policy Changes

The article reports on the despair and disruption caused by the Trump administration's policies, including travel bans and cancellations of naturalization ceremonies for nationals of certain countries, which have left many hopeful immigrants feeling betrayed and fearful of losing their legal status, amid broader efforts to scrutinize and potentially revoke citizenship.

Controversy and petitions swirl over Super Bowl halftime show choices
society10 months ago

Controversy and petitions swirl over Super Bowl halftime show choices

Conservative outrage over Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show highlights issues of U.S. Puerto Rican identity, with critics viewing his performance as a challenge to American cultural and political narratives about diversity and citizenship. Despite being a U.S. citizen, Puerto Ricans face a paradox of limited rights and recognition, and the backlash underscores ongoing debates about race, nationality, and inclusion in the U.S.

US Citizenship Test Gets Tougher with New Questions
immigration11 months ago

US Citizenship Test Gets Tougher with New Questions

The USCIS is reverting to the 2020 version of the US Citizenship civics test, adding 28 questions and increasing the number of questions applicants must answer from 10 to 20, with a passing score of 12. The new test emphasizes broader and more detailed questions about US government, history, and civic rights, replacing some geography and responsibility questions from the previous version.