Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Argentina has launched a citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) program that allows foreign investors to obtain an Argentine passport by contributing to the state treasury or purchasing government bonds. The initiative…
Portugal’s Agency for Integration, Migration and Asylum (AIMA) has begun to clear the backlog of Golden Visa applications, processing 6,000 of the 46,000 pending files and scheduling appointments…
International private medical insurance (IPMI) premiums are rising sharply, with the 2026 SIP Health Cost Index showing an average 18 % year‑on‑year increase across 60 countries. The index, based…
Portugal’s Golden Visa can be obtained through two main investment options: a €500,000 capital‑market fund or a €200,000 cultural donation. The latter requires less capital and involves fewer…
Asset protection for entrepreneurs with cross‑border businesses hinges on separating personal wealth from commercial risk using legal structures that courts and banks recognize. Proper planning must occur before…
The revocation of citizenships granted through investment programmes varies dramatically across jurisdictions. While every programme reserves the right to withdraw a passport, the likelihood of that right being…
The Home Office fee schedule that applies to all UK visa, settlement, nationality and sponsorship applications from 8 October 2026 varies by immigration route, location of application (inside or outside…
A series of Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabian airports on 8 October 2026 has forced the temporary shutdown of operations at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh and caused fire at Abha…
On October 8, the U.S. administration announced that eight major employers—two large technology firms and six IT‑outsourcing companies—have been suspended from the PERM labor‑certification program, the first step most…
In the November 2026 elections, voters in 17 states will decide on roughly 40 tax‑related ballot measures. The proposals range from increasing taxes on high‑income earners and instituting…