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πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The USCIS 50/20 Rule: Who Can Take the U.S. Citizenship Test in Spanish

The USCIS has a provision allowing certain long-term legal permanent residents to take the U.S. citizenship test in Spanish rather than English, subject to age and residency requirements.

Feb 27 β€’ 13:03 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
National & Local

Bloomberg: Record number of Americans applying for British citizenship

The number of Americans seeking British citizenship reached an all-time high in 2025, driven by various factors including immigration policies and social conditions.

Feb 26 β€’ 21:34 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

After DUI Punishment, Hungarian Naturalized Kim Min-seok Says, 'I Loved Skating More'

Kim Min-seok, a South Korean speed skater who naturalized in Hungary, expressed his dedication to skating over national loyalty after facing disciplinary actions due to a DUI.

Feb 22 β€’ 01:53 UTC
πŸ‡ΆπŸ‡¦ Al Jazeera
National & Local

The Syrian Interior Ministry Issues Executive Instructions for the Naturalization of Kurds

The Syrian Interior Ministry has issued instructions for implementing Decree 13, which facilitates the naturalization of stateless Kurds in Syria.

Feb 21 β€’ 09:18 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Denaturalization: the monthly fee Trump would ask immigration offices to revoke citizenship requests

Trump's administration is intensifying efforts to review and potentially revoke US citizenship that has been obtained through naturalization, part of a broader immigration agenda.

Feb 20 β€’ 13:18 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

U.S. Citizenship with Fewer Questions: The Benefit for Seniors Over 65 in 2026

U.S. Citizenship will be easier for applicants over 65 with fewer questions starting in 2026.

Feb 16 β€’ 01:01 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

New review to revoke US citizenship: what it means and which migrants will be directly impacted

The Trump administration aims to increase the number of denaturalizations of foreign nationals who obtained US citizenship through naturalization.

Feb 16 β€’ 00:45 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Punch
World

Sweden raises income requirement for citizenship applicants

Sweden plans to increase the income threshold and residency duration for citizenship applicants in a significant overhaul of its naturalization rules.

Feb 12 β€’ 07:29 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Goodbye, Ken Paxton? The Republican Who Promises to Strip a Democratic Leader of His Citizenship in Texas

Republican candidate Aaron Reitz vows to pursue legal actions against Democratic leader Gene Wu to strip him of his citizenship, claiming he concealed anti-American sentiments during his naturalization process.

Feb 10 β€’ 22:22 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ AktuΓ‘lnΔ›.cz
National & Local

English Diary: How I Became British

The author reflects on the challenging process of obtaining British citizenship, highlighting the stress and high costs involved in the naturalization experience twelve years ago.

Feb 10 β€’ 19:07 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ Milenio (ES)
National & Local

On the rise of the 'Mexican dream': over 12,000 foreigners have become naturalized in 4 years

In the past four years, Mexico has seen a surge in naturalizations, with over 12,000 foreigners becoming citizens, reflecting the nation's growing appeal as a refuge for those seeking a better life.

Feb 10 β€’ 07:26 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» LSM
National & Local

Discussion on the restoration of peat extraction swamps

Elmārs Ε vΔ“de is evaluating options for restoring his former peat extraction land in Latvia, seeking state support for the project.

Feb 9 β€’ 15:17 UTC
πŸ‡¦πŸ‡· La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

U.S. Citizenship Easier After 50: The USCIS Rule That Accelerates the Process

USCIS has a resource that exempts older adults from the English test in the naturalization process.

Feb 6 β€’ 16:05 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

Naturalization without language test - "Authorities provide a target for attacks"

In Rhineland-Palatinate, naturalization can occur without a language test, allowing caseworkers to subjectively assess applicants' language skills, which raises concerns about consistency and fairness.

Feb 6 β€’ 13:33 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

Naturalization without language test provokes severe criticism – CDU calls it "arbitrariness of authorities"

The CDU party criticizes the Rheinland-Pfalz authorities for allowing naturalization without a language certificate, calling it unacceptable just weeks before the state elections.

Feb 6 β€’ 09:05 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

Naturalization without language test causes criticism - 'CDU speaks of 'bureaucratic arbitrariness'

In Rhineland-Palatinate, naturalization is possible without a language test, allowing officials to individually assess applicants' language skills, which has sparked significant criticism.

Feb 6 β€’ 08:32 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

Immigration to Germany Declines - Naturalizations Reach Record High

In 2024, immigration to Germany notably decreased by over 35%, while the number of naturalizations hit a record high since the start of the statistics.

Feb 4 β€’ 12:24 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

"Trust Destroyed" – Young Union Wants to Revoke Naturalization Rights of the Coalition

The Young Union plans to propose at the CDU federal party conference to revoke eased naturalization rights, suggesting immigrants should wait at least eight years for citizenship and undergo stricter values assessments.

Feb 4 β€’ 10:21 UTC
πŸ‡΅πŸ‡± Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Winter Olympic Games. Born in Russia, they will compete for medals for Poland

The article discusses athletes born in Russia who will represent Poland at the Winter Olympics, highlighting their individual stories, motivations, and the emotional context of national representation in light of the ongoing conflict with Ukraine.

Feb 4 β€’ 04:05 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
Life & Tech

"It's stressful, traumatizing" – The flight of Hollywood stars to France

The Clooney family is fleeing the U.S. to settle in France, attracting more celebrities to follow suit, benefiting once-deserted regions, although the naturalization process has sparked controversy.

Jan 11 β€’ 13:16 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

"I was French without knowing it": a couple from Brussels was unaware that they had obtained French nationality for more than a year

A couple from Brussels discovered that they had unknowingly obtained French nationality over a year ago due to an administrative mix-up, despite their naturalization request having been denied in 2022.

Jan 7 β€’ 21:39 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ABC
National & Local

The French Naturalization of George and Amal Clooney Causes Division in the French Government

The naturalization of George and Amal Clooney as French citizens has sparked controversy among French politicians, with some expressing discontent over the decision.

Jan 5 β€’ 15:00 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

"We must restore greatness to America": George Clooney responds to Donald Trump’s criticisms of his French naturalization

Actor George Clooney addresses Donald Trump’s harsh criticism regarding his recent acquisition of French citizenship by playfully countering a Trump campaign slogan.

Jan 2 β€’ 22:42 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

"Catastrophic Immigration Policy" – Trump attacks Paris for granting citizenship to George Clooney

US President Trump sharply criticizes France following the naturalization of Hollywood star George Clooney and his family, amidst rising immigration regulations and public outcry.

Jan 1 β€’ 10:31 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
World

Donald Trump mocks the naturalized Clooneys and the 'disastrous management of immigration' in France

Donald Trump criticizes the naturalization of George and Amal Clooney, calling them poor political prognosticators, while intensifying his attacks on immigration in Europe.

Jan 1 β€’ 07:38 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Did George Clooney benefit from a 'special privilege' to become French?

The article discusses concerns about whether George Clooney and his family received preferential treatment in their naturalization process as French citizens.

Dec 31 β€’ 18:52 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
National & Local

Immigration: naturalizations down in 2025 after Retailleau circular

The article discusses the significant decrease in naturalizations and regularizations of undocumented immigrants in France as a result of Bruno Retailleau's policy changes.

Dec 30 β€’ 17:43 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

"We are, so to speak, naturalizing constitutional enemies"

Ahmed Mansur warns against rapid naturalization and calls for clear integration strategies, insisting that political parties must take a stand against Islamism to transform foreigners into democrats.

Dec 30 β€’ 15:04 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

Critics fear that loyalty to Germany might be lacking

The ongoing debate on naturalization in Germany raises concerns about insufficient integration and the risks of parallel societies, as highlighted by WELT reporter Philippa VΓΆgeding.

Dec 30 β€’ 07:05 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
World

"Demographic Time Bomb" – Migration Researcher Criticizes Quick Naturalization

Dutch social scientist and migration researcher Ruud Koopmans criticizes the rapid naturalization of migrants, highlighting long-term demographic implications.

Dec 30 β€’ 05:19 UTC
πŸ‡«πŸ‡· Le Figaro
Life & Tech

George Clooney, his wife Amal Alamuddin, and their children naturalized as French citizens

George Clooney, his wife Amal Alamuddin, and their two children have officially become French citizens as of December 26, 2023, wishing to provide their children with a 'normal' life in France where they own a villa.

Dec 29 β€’ 17:19 UTC
πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ Die Welt
National & Local

"Demographic Time Bomb" – Migration Researcher Criticizes Rapid Naturalization

Migration researcher Ruud Koopmans warns that rapid naturalization of migrants could lead to significant demographic shifts in Germany, with projections of seven million Syrian-descended citizens in the next 50 years due to family reunification.

Dec 29 β€’ 11:07 UTC

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