Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
International students applying for a Canadian study permit (outside Quebec) must now demonstrate higher proof‑of‑funds amounts when their applications are submitted on or after 1 September 2026. New cost‑of‑living requirements (effective 1 Sept 2026)…
For families evaluating citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) schemes, the decisive factor is often who can be included in a single application. While many programmes quote a “family of four” as…
The immigration department issued a new round of Invitations to Apply (ITAs) for Express Entry candidates holding a provincial nomination. In this draw, 562 ITAs were granted to…
Egypt’s citizenship‑by‑investment program allows foreign investors to obtain Egyptian nationality by meeting one of four financial thresholds, the most popular being a $300,000 real‑estate purchase. Investment routes and…
Egypt’s citizenship‑by‑investment programme, created under Law No. 190 of 2019 and refined by subsequent decrees (Prime Ministerial Decree 876 of 2023 and amendments in October 2024), offers four qualifying investment pathways. Investment Routes…
For investors who have obtained citizenship through a Citizenship‑by‑Investment (CBI) program, an expired passport does not mean the loss of citizenship, but the renewal process varies widely by…
Citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) programs that use real‑estate purchases allow investors to obtain a second passport while acquiring property abroad. Turkey, Egypt and Grenada each offer a real‑estate route, but…
Eligible students planning to study in Canada can now request urgent processing of their proof‑of‑citizenship applications, giving them a chance to receive a citizenship certificate before the start…
The possibility of financing a qualifying investment for a golden‑visa or citizenship‑by‑investment program varies widely. Some jurisdictions expressly permit loans or mortgages, others allow them only under strict…
Belgium’s May 2026 proposal to adapt corporate income tax to the digital economy would create a Digital Permanent Establishment (DPE), allocate taxable revenue according to Belgian users and…