Immigration Reform

Issue 39

Emperor Nathan has proposed a bill to the floor of the Royal Frenzy to drastically reform the Immigration policy of the Empire. The current policy has been in effect since December 9, 2004, which was merely taking an Oath of Citizenship which automatically conferred citizenship. Safeguards were built into the government in other areas such as a 2 week waiting period before taking a seat in the Royal Frenzy, which is composed of all Natopian citizens. The protections were instituted in other areas of government to maintain an immigration policy as open as possible. However, the unregulated system of gaining citizenship in the Empire has attracted several people to merely take an Oath and never come back again. Of course such citizens are removed for inactivity as per Census Reforms.

The new policy mandates that interested applicants submit an Immigration Dossier, including basic information every other micronation's immigration services ask already, such as other citizenships and macronational location. The Dossier must be approved by the Minister of Domestic Affairs before the applicant can even consider taking an Oath of Citizenship. Once an Oath has been taken, citizenship is only formalized pending official approval from the Emperor. The new policy is nothing new or innovative for micronationalism, but attempts to bring a level of organization to the infamously relaxed Natopian government.

Chancellor on Vacation

Lord Matt of Hazelwood, Chancellor of the Frenzy, is leaving today for a nearly 2 week vacation in Italy and then 2 more weeks at camp. The Baron asked the Emperor to appoint a replacement for him and His Majesty has so far asked Count Tom of Punkrock to serve as Vice Chancellor. The Count served as the first elected Chancellor of the Frenzy.

Order of the Black Hole

This Order is, in a way, older than Natopia itself. Membership in it is highly prestigious and limited to Natopian citizens only. Lord Tom of Punkrock was recently elevated to the rank of Knight nearly a year after he was inducted as a Companion. Lord Matt was also inducted into the Order with the rank of Knight as well in recognition of his devotion to the Empire.

No Dice Grandma, No Dice

Duke Brian was recently denied citizenship in the Empire of Alexandrians. Sparking outrage on both sides. Butter Cow, the semi-deity of Natopia, was reported as saying "Alexandrian?! Whatever for? Citizenship restrictions!!!" in response to Sour Kraut Horse revealing that the Duke was seeking Alexandrian citizenship. It would seem that the Emperor heeded the Butter Cow's suggestion and implemented immigration reforms.