Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
The market for citizenship‑by‑descent (C‑by‑D) programs is tightening. Industry experts note longer processing times, stricter language and documentation requirements, and a shift in demand toward other forms of…
For families that own assets across borders, a Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) Foundation offers a separate legal entity to hold those assets, providing protection from personal claims,…
As of May 31 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) reported a total of 1,517,770 applications awaiting final decision. The inventory includes permanent‑residence, temporary‑residence, and citizenship applications. Permanent residence…
Canada’s immigration department will now publish monthly data showing how many permanent‑residence (PR) applications are being processed versus those placed on a waitlist because of limited admission spaces…
Between July 5 and July 19, 2026, the Express Entry pool shrank by 3,594 profiles, and the composition of each Comprehensive Ranking System (CRS) score band changed noticeably. Changes in pool…
Since Bill C‑3 took effect on 15 December 2025, many Americans with Canadian ancestors now qualify for citizenship by descent. The change has sparked a surge of applications for Canadian citizenship certificates,…
Retail‑price‑based tax incidence targets, such as the World Health Organization’s (WHO) recommendation that excise taxes equal at least 75 % of the final price of cigarettes, are a poor…
Ontario has released the scoring framework that will determine which candidates receive invitations to apply for provincial nomination under the Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS). The system assigns…
Indonesia’s House of Representatives unanimously approved a law on 23 April 2026 establishing the Indonesia International Financial Center (PFII), a special jurisdiction that offers a suite of tax exemptions for…
Canada’s immigration department issued a fresh round of invitations to apply (ITAs) for permanent residence through the Express Entry system on July 21, 2026. The draw targeted candidates in the Canadian Experience…