Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Foreign nationals can no longer obtain a reciprocal‑employment work permit under the C20 exemption unless they are already employed by the Canadian‑based employer abroad. Key change On 29 July 2026 Immigration,…
Canada’s immigration department released updated processing‑time estimates for temporary residence applications on July 28, 2026. The new figures show modest increases for work and study permits in Pakistan and…
Argentina is preparing a citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) program, but the framework remains unsettled. No legislation or decree has been finalized, and officials have not disclosed the exact terms that…
Britain’s count of sterling‑millionaires has fallen sharply, dropping from a peak of 1.07 million in 2021 to an estimated 442 000 in 2025 – a decline of roughly 59 % over…
For families with assets and members spread across several countries, the choice between a trust and a foundation can determine how smoothly wealth passes between generations, how well…
Michigan’s long‑standing ties to Canada mean that, under the recent amendment to Canada’s citizenship‑by‑descent rules, a sizable portion of the state’s residents may already qualify for Canadian citizenship—even…
The U.S. State Department is reviewing a proposal that would require foreign nationals applying for immigrant visas at overseas consulates to post a public‑charge bond of up to…
Immediate deductions for capital investment can raise project returns enough to move some investments above a company’s minimum required rate of return. Across 15 hypothetical US projects, full…
The European Commission’s proposed EU Tax Omnibus package would introduce a minimum EU-wide standard for immediate tax deductions on certain R&D-related capital investments. While it moves the EU…
The Eastern Caribbean Citizenship‑by‑Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA) – a new, region‑wide regulator headquartered in Grenada – now oversees agent licensing, due‑diligence standards, applicant vetting, audits and enforcement for…