Denver, CO – June 23, 2025 — Vishal Chander, immigration attorney and steering committee member of the AILA Global Migration Section, was honored to speak at the 2025 AILA/GMS Annual Global Migration Forum during a panel titled “The Path to Citizenship in a Global Environment … and When to Give It Up.”
The panel explored comparative frameworks for acquiring and renouncing citizenship across multiple countries. Mr. Chander presented on the United States citizenship system, covering key legal and policy developments, including:
- Birthright citizenship and the current legal status of Trump v. Casa
- Acquisition and derivation of citizenship through U.S. citizen parents and grandparents
- Naturalization pathways, including eligibility criteria and procedural updates
- Loss of nationality, including denaturalization and voluntary renunciation
The discussion highlighted the legal, practical, and emotional considerations facing individuals navigating dual nationality, statelessness risks, and the often complex decisions behind giving up citizenship.
Mr. Chander was joined by a distinguished panel of global experts:
- Kim Bowen (Discussion Leader), Dublin, Ireland
- Veronique Malka, speaking on Canada
- Sara Sousa Rebolo, sharing insights from Portugal
- Yuu Shibata, presenting on Italy
The session provided a truly comparative look at citizenship law and policy, drawing from both common and civil law traditions.
