Immigration

Portugal’s Constitutional Court has declared several important parts of the country’s new citizenship (nationality) law unconstitutional, while not striking down the broader reform that would extend the time required to apply for citizenship for most foreign residents. The decision creates ongoing uncertainty about how the new rules will apply, especially

On December 1, 2025, U.S. Senator Bernie Moreno of Ohio introduced a bill that seeks to end dual citizenship for American nationals. The legislation, called the Exclusive Citizenship Act of 2025, would significantly change how the United States treats individuals who currently hold, or intend to obtain, citizenship in another

The UK government has unveiled a proposal that would allow high earners to qualify for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after three years, marking one of the most significant shifts in the country’s migration policy in decades. The plan is part of what Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has called the

The American passport, once a global symbol of travel freedom, has fallen to its lowest position in decades. Once ranked among the most powerful in the world, it has now dropped to 12th place. Just a few years ago, the U.S. passport allowed nearly unrestricted access to most parts of

On September 19, 2025, President Donald Trump issued a presidential proclamation requiring employers to pay a $100,000 fee for each H-1B worker who enters the United States. The order was scheduled to take effect at 12:01 a.m. EDT on September 21, 2025, and it immediately triggered widespread concern among employers

The European Union is set to launch its long-planned Entry/Exit System (EES) on October 12, 2025, a move that will gradually replace manual passport stamping for most non-EU travellers. By April 10, 2026, all external Schengen borders are expected to be fully integrated into this digital platform, reshaping the way