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Music legend Joni Mitchell officially became an American citizen at age 82, completing a journey that began when she moved to the U.S. in 1965. The Grammy winner will keep her Canadian citizenship too, thanks to dual citizenship laws.
Spain just opened a path home for tens of thousands of people whose families lost their citizenship decades ago. The historic vote could restore Spanish nationality to Sahrawis born under colonial rule and their descendants.
Singapore celebrated 179 new citizens from diverse backgrounds at its annual National Citizenship Ceremony, emphasizing how differences strengthen the nation's shared identity. The country is ramping up citizenship grants to address population challenges while preserving its multicultural harmony.
A great-grandfather's 1898 court victory just saved citizenship rights for millions of Americans. Sandra Wong didn't even know his story until Trump's campaign made her family's legacy matter more than ever.
The US Supreme Court just secured American citizenship for hundreds of thousands of children born to immigrant families, bringing relief to Indian families who waited years for green cards. Six-year-old Aanya and kids like her can now grow up knowing their American citizenship is protected.
After years stranded in Syria, the final Australian woman linked to Islamic State will return home under intensive government monitoring. Security agencies say they're prepared to manage the risk while reuniting an Australian citizen with her homeland.
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Advocates gathered in Cape Town this week to raise awareness about the millions of stateless people worldwide, pushing for policy changes that could give families legal recognition. Their work is bringing a once-invisible human rights crisis into public conversation.
Two sisters separated when fleeing Taliban-controlled Afghanistan in 2021 have reunited in Melbourne, with both now on the path to Australian citizenship. Their story highlights how legal aid is helping young refugees navigate citizenship pathways and build new futures.
Over 309,000 people became German citizens in 2025, the highest number ever recorded. New laws allowing dual citizenship and shorter residency requirements are opening doors for thousands of long-term residents to finally call Germany home.
After forcing thousands to choose between their homeland and new countries for over a century, the Netherlands will debate ending its strict single-citizenship laws next month. Dutch Australians who sacrificed their passports could finally reclaim their heritage.
A new Canadian law now recognizes potentially millions of Americans as citizens if they have Canadian grandparents. Immigration lawyers report being flooded with applications since the December law took effect.
Starting next month, Americans wanting to renounce their citizenship will pay just $450 instead of $2,350. The State Department says the dramatic price drop removes a financial barrier for those making this major life decision.