Day: August 6, 2025

Birthright Citizenship

Birthright Citizenship Parameters Changed

U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) issued a memo issuing new guidelines regarding birthright citizenship parameters. The memo states children aren’t entitled to birthright citizenship if their mother is unlawfully present in U.S. at the time of their birth and if their father isn’t a citizen or green card holder.

Visa Bond Deposits Required by Dept. of State

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) is requiring visa bond deposits for travelers from certain countries. The new policy, called the Visa Bond Pilot Program, requires travelers to make a fifteen-thousand-dollar deposit for a B-1 or B-2 visa. The program goes into effect on August 20, 2025, and will last

Citizenship Test Overhaul Pushed by Immigration Officials

Top immigration officials say the current U.S. citizenship test isn’t doing enough to gauge whether applicants are ready to be citizens. U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) officials have called the citizenship test to reflect Congress’ intentions. USCIS explained that applicants should demonstrate an understanding of English, US history, and