Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
The immigration department issued a new Express Entry draw on 5 August 2026, targeting Canadian Experience Class (CEC) candidates. 3,000 invitations to apply (ITAs) were released to applicants who met a minimum…
Antigua and Barbuda’s Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) provided a detailed update on program performance, upcoming residency reforms, and the nation’s stance toward the European Union’s 2028 deadline…
Visa‑free access to the Schengen area has been a central selling point for Caribbean citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programmes. A recent European Commission warning to the five Eastern Caribbean states…
Alberta’s immigration program issued 82 invitations for provincial nomination in two Express Entry draws held between July 16 and July 21, 2026, targeting workers in the province’s priority sectors of agriculture and construction. Draw results…
Canadian citizenship by descent applicants often spend weeks gathering documents, but a single oversight can send the whole package back and add months to an already lengthy processing…
Traveling from the United States to the United Kingdom generally requires an Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) for short visits, but a full visa is needed for work, study,…
On 28 February 2026, US and Israeli strikes on Iran triggered the closure of airspace across at least eight Gulf countries. Emirates halted all departures from Dubai, Etihad suspended flights…
As of 1 September 2026, the Flemish Regional Authority will charge an additional €180 retribution fee for every combined Work and Residence permit application, including both first‑time submissions and renewals.…
The Flemish Regional Authority will begin charging an additional retribution fee of €180 for every combined Work and Residence permit application (including first‑time submissions and renewals) starting 1 September 2026. The…
Canada’s Self‑Employed Persons Program (SEPP), the sole federal route for world‑class athletes, entertainers and other self‑employed talent to obtain permanent residence, has been deemed “no longer fit for…