Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Thailand’s Royal Gazette published a new deportation regulation (Deportation B.E. 2569) on 27 August 2026, effective the following day. The law establishes Thailand’s first formal deportation procedure, involving the Corrections Department,…
IRCC’s September 2, 2026 update shows mixed changes to temporary‑residence processing times, with notable reductions for some countries and modest increases for others. Work permits Country Current (Sept 2) Previous (Aug 26)…
Hungary’s government is preparing a 1 % annual tax on net wealth that exceeds 1 billion forint (≈ €2.7 million). The draft law will be submitted to parliament in October together with…
On August 27 2026 Québec’s Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration (MIFI) conducted its eighth Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ) draw, issuing 790 invitations for permanent‑selection applications. The invitations were distributed…
The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) of 2017— the most extensive overhaul of the U.S. tax code in more than three decades—originated from the “Better Way” plan…
Canada has ended the direct application stream for Hong Kong residents seeking Canadian permanent residence. The immigration department announced that no new applications will be accepted after 31 August 2026; submissions received…
Canadian citizenship by descent does not automatically create a Canadian tax filing requirement for people who continue to live in the United States. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)…
The German Nationality Modernisation Act, effective June 2024, removed the previous prohibition on holding multiple foreign citizenships. German nationals can now acquire a second, non‑EU nationality without losing their…
Dominica will shift to a single 10 percent personal income‑tax rate effective 1 January 2027, replacing the current graduated bands of 15 %, 25 % and 35 %. The change was announced by Finance Minister Dr Irving McIntyre in the 2026…
All‑inclusive investment packages have become the dominant model for acquiring Greece’s Golden Visa, bundling property purchase, tax and notarial services, residence‑permit filing, and often post‑sale property management under…