Italy has asked EU's top court to resolve a dispute over Italian descent-based citizenship rules after lower courts gave conflicting rulings not long ago. The dispute centers on whether descendants of Italian emigrants can claim citizenship with no limits set by residence requirements.
The step adds pressure on stricter citizenship laws gaining ground with far-right groups within the EU.
Separately on Sunday, Malaysian authorities deported a dual US-Israeli passport holder with no explanation.
Canada's government said, immigration files now face a new American-inspired review process for public charges launches September 18, fueling concern regarding how officials assess financial sponsors.