Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
The Global Property Scoreboard (GPS) evaluates the investment merits of residential markets independently of any golden‑visa residence permits. By scoring seven cities that have been linked to golden‑visa…
Dubai has emerged as a leading hub for family offices, offering favorable tax treatment, a dedicated regulatory framework, and strategic positioning between Europe, Asia, and Africa. The following…
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) has upgraded the myMOM portal to allow more Work Permit transactions to be completed digitally. The changes, effective 20 July 2026, aim to streamline administrative steps…
Applicants for Canadian permanent residence who rely on temporary public policies can no longer obtain humanitarian and compassionate (H&C) exemptions for unmet policy requirements. Effective July 22 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship…
The Persian Gulf conflict has lifted energy prices, prompting concerns that global economic growth will decelerate. In this environment, policymakers need tax systems that raise revenue efficiently while…
Canada’s immigration department has issued its first ever Express Entry invitations for skilled military recruits. In a single draw on July 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent four…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated estimates for processing temporary residence applications on July 22, 2026. The data show modest shifts in wait times for work permits,…
Antigua and Barbuda’s citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) program includes a structure specifically designed for large families, making the per‑person cost lower as the household size increases. Large‑family contribution route National…
Both citizenship by descent and citizenship by investment can lead to a second passport, but they differ dramatically in eligibility, cost, and processing time. Understanding the practical requirements…
Malaysia’s Court of Appeal ruled on 22 July 2024 that children born in Malaysia to Malaysian fathers who were not married to the mother at the time of birth have…