Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Latvia offers a business setup route for foreign entrepreneurs seeking access to the European Union market, with low incorporation costs, a tax system that does not tax reinvested…
Ontario has invalidated its existing provincial nomination pathways for permanent residence while replacement streams remain unconfirmed. The May 30, 2026 regulatory changes ended the previous Ontario Immigrant Nominee…
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Ireland has removed the right of appeal for many short stay Type C visa refusals from June 1, 2026. The change affects short-term travellers and employers using short…
From May 22, 2026, EU rules under Directive 2024/1233 changed how the Netherlands handles several residence and work permit processes. The changes affect common categories including paid employment,…
Vietnam introduced an immediate online filing change on June 1, 2026, requiring companies, representative offices, and organisations registered in Vietnam to use a Business VNeID to access key…
Fourteen European countries currently levy some form of financial transaction tax, but the scope and rates differ widely by country. Recent changes show a mixed trend: some countries…
The Bitcoin Passport Index (BPI) launched by 21 CBI is the first global passport ranking that evaluates jurisdictions through a “Bitcoiner” lens, weighting both traditional passport quality and cryptocurrency‑specific…
Ireland’s Immigrant Investor Program (IIP) – the residence‑by‑investment scheme that was shut to new applicants in February 2023 – is still releasing multi‑million‑euro grants to sports clubs and community…
California voters will decide this fall whether to adopt a proposed billionaire wealth tax. The source argues that the measure is being presented as narrow, temporary, and tied…