Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Liberty, formerly known as Liberty Legal, has rebranded and opened a new office in Beverly Hills, expanding its services beyond immigration law to include “destination services” that handle the…
The Home Office has released version 08/26 of the Workers and Temporary Workers sponsor guidance (Parts 1 and 3). While the substantive sponsorship duties remain unchanged, the updates introduce the most…
Citizenship by descent is governed by two fundamentally different legal frameworks, and recent changes—most notably Italy’s 2025 amendment—show how a single ancestor’s status on a specific date can…
Ireland is set to overhaul its naturalisation rules, proposing to extend the residence requirement from five to eight years and to add language and economic‑self‑sufficiency tests. The changes…
The DIFC Wills and Probate Registry (DWPR) enables non‑Muslim expatriates to register wills that govern their UAE‑based assets under common‑law principles, avoiding the default Sharia‑influenced succession rules. Established…
Effective September 10 2026, Vietnam has expanded employer obligations for foreign workers and raised the associated penalties for non‑compliance. Work‑authorization violations Employees without a valid Work Permit (WP) or Work…
Ladislas Maurice, founder of The Wandering Investor, shares how he balances personal life, business philosophy, and industry observations. Weekend routine Reads, spends time with family, and attends Holy Mass. Frequent travel limits…
Florida residents with Canadian ancestry may now be eligible for Canadian citizenship without ever having lived in Canada. The change stems from Canada’s Bill C‑3, which removed the previous…
Newfoundland and Labrador’s Office of Immigration and Multiculturalism (OIM) issued 36 invitations on 10 September 2026 for the Newfoundland and Labrador Provincial Nominee Program (NLPNP), allowing the selected candidates to move…
The Caribbean citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programmes have undergone their most extensive regulatory overhaul to date. In 2026 the five participating states created a single supervisory authority—ECCIRA—that standardises investment thresholds,…