Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
International banking in 2026 is no longer defined by secrecy but by the procedural mechanisms that allow authorities to freeze accounts. While more than 100 jurisdictions now exchange…
Japan will raise the fees for several residence‑related procedures beginning 1 October 2026. The increase applies to permissions to change status of residence, extend the period of stay, and obtain permanent…
The U.S. Department of State has instructed every U.S. embassy and consulate worldwide to pause immigrant‑visa interviews while consular officers complete new training tied to an expanded public‑charge…
Effective 20 August 2026, China extended visa‑free entry privileges to ordinary passport holders from Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam under two separate schemes. 240‑Hour Visa‑free Transit Policy Applies to travelers with confirmed onward…
Vanuatu’s tax framework relies almost entirely on indirect taxes, with no personal income tax, corporate income tax, capital gains tax, withholding tax, or death duties. Residents, investors, and…
British Columbia’s 2026 Provincial Nominee Program (BCPNP) has set specific nomination targets for health‑care and early‑childhood‑education workers, outlining how a sizable share of the province’s skilled‑worker allocations will…
New applications for Greece’s Golden Visa fell sharply in 2026, while the program’s backlog shrank dramatically and processing times accelerated. Application volume First seven months of 2026: 3,086…
The 2026 white paper Leaving to Belong: The Silent Migration of LGBTQ + Americans by Get Golden Visa documents a sharp rise in residency‑planning inquiries from LGBTQ + U.S. households and introduces the inaugural…
A new EU regulation will come into force on January 11 2027, requiring banks headquartered outside the European Union to have an authorized European presence in order to provide core…
Moving to Canada as an international student requires careful planning beyond choosing a school and booking a flight. The following checklist outlines the essential steps to complete before…