Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
A 23 June 2026 U.S. Supreme Court decision changes the practical risk calculation for lawful permanent residents with criminal issues who travel abroad. In a 6–3 ruling in…
Canada’s Express Entry pool became more concentrated at the top between 24 May and 21 June 2026, with high-scoring profiles growing much faster than the overall pool. The…
A “U” in the Visa Bulletin means a green card category is unavailable because all immigrant visa numbers for that fiscal year have been used. For India, the…
U.S. nationals considering a move to Spain should choose a residence route based not only on which permit they can obtain, but on what they want to achieve…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada issued 4,000 invitations to apply in a Canadian Experience Class Express Entry draw on 23 June 2026. It was the largest Canadian Experience…
Turkey introduced a 20-year exemption on foreign-source income in 2026, positioning the country more directly in the competition for internationally mobile capital, investors, and high-net-worth residents. The measure…
Newcomers to Canada may struggle to get interview calls even with strong qualifications if their resume does not match Canadian hiring expectations. A Canadian-style resume should be clear,…
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has proposed increasing the filing fees for naturalization applications. The proposal would raise the cost of applying for U.S. citizenship and remove…
Lebanon is considering a new investment-based residency proposal that would grant residency or tax-residence status to non-residents who invest at least US$500,000 in the country. The bill was…
Latvia’s Golden Visa framework is set for major changes after the Saeima, Latvia’s parliament, passed a new Immigration Law on 11 June 2026. The law still awaits presidential…