Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Immigration New Zealand has revised the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) Resident Visa, adding two new pathways that broaden eligibility beyond the existing 6‑point system. New residence pathways Skilled Work…
Egypt has introduced a residency‑by‑deposit scheme that requires a $50,000 bank deposit for a one‑year renewable permit or $100,000 for a three‑year renewable permit. The deposit is held in…
The worsening trade dispute between the United States and Canada is coinciding with a sharp increase in Americans applying for Canadian citizenship by descent. Escalating US‑Canada trade tensions…
Citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programmes differ in whether new citizens may be called up for military service. The phrase “no military obligation” can refer either to the absence of an…
The Eastern Caribbean Citizenship by Investment Regulatory Authority (ECCIRA) has been created to give the Caribbean citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programmes of five participating states a single, region‑wide regulatory framework.…
Effective 1 September 2026 Brazil will allow nationals from visa‑exempt countries to obtain temporary visas electronically through Brazilian consulates abroad, eliminating the need for a physical visa stamp in the passport.…
Thailand has enacted its first formal deportation procedure, taking effect on 28 August 2026. The new Office of the Prime Minister Regulation on Deportation creates a structured process for removing…
Canada has extended the temporary border measures that bar entry for travelers and suspend immigration processing for residents of Ebola‑affected regions. The extensions keep the restrictions in place…
Estonian former prime minister and European Commissioner Siim Kallas, who died on 22 August 2026 at age 77, was the chief architect of a corporate‑tax system that exempts retained earnings from taxation. Adopted…
British Columbia’s Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) held its 21st draw on August 25, 2026, issuing 16 invitations to entrepreneurs under its Entrepreneur Immigration category. Candidates can use the invitation to…