Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
You may have discovered that you are likely a Canadian citizen by descent—through a parent, grandparent, great‑grandparent, or an even earlier ancestor. With proof‑of‑citizenship processing now taking 33 months…
Greece is preparing to raise the property transfer tax for non‑EU buyers from the current 3 % to 15 %, a change that could add up to €96,000 to the…
A child born after a citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) grant is not automatically covered by the original application. Whether the newborn becomes a citizen at birth or must be added…
The Trump administration has floated a $5,000 “dividend” for every adult U.S. citizen, contingent on Republicans retaining control of both chambers of Congress. The proposal, however, faces a…
Employers using Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) faced longer Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times across almost all streams in August 2026, with some delays extending by…
Proof of Canadian citizenship by descent now faces a 33‑month processing time, up from the previously estimated eight months. With more than 136 000 applications in the queue, Immigration,…
Personal finance is becoming a mandatory part of high‑school curricula in 30 U.S. states, but many programs leave out a fundamental element: the tax system. Without a basic…
Ireland is set to tighten its naturalisation rules, proposing that applicants must reside in the country for eight years and pass a language test before they can apply…
Germany’s ruling CDU is preparing a proposal that would end dual citizenship for new naturalised citizens and tighten language and financial requirements. The plan emerges after the far‑right…
The Canadian government has halted the Start‑Up Visa Program and announced that it will be replaced by a new High‑Impact Start‑up Pilot aimed at “elite entrepreneurs.” The transition…