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How the Talent Passport 'création d'entreprise' route works: register a company, employ yourself, prove economic ties in France for residency and citizenship.
In September 2026, USCIS extends naturalization processing to 17 months and denies based on taxes, while I-130 waits stretch to two years. A breakdown of new rules and risks.
The formal minimum is 5 years of residency, but Portugal just raised it to 10, and Spain requires 10 too. Real naturalization timelines for 7 EU countries in 2026.
A break in residency in year 9 of 10 resets the clock to zero. Requirements, the 730-day processing wait, and the new March 2025 rule for children explained.
France grants a 4-year residence permit, Spain approves digital nomad applications in 20 days but requires 10 years before citizenship. A country-by-country guide for 2026.
Why time under temporary protection doesn't count toward EU naturalization, how European countries are tightening requirements for Ukrainians, and how this works in practice