Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
The Flemish Regional Authority will begin charging an additional retribution fee of €180 for every combined Work and Residence permit application (including first‑time submissions and renewals) starting 1 September 2026. The…
Canada’s Self‑Employed Persons Program (SEPP), the sole federal route for world‑class athletes, entertainers and other self‑employed talent to obtain permanent residence, has been deemed “no longer fit for…
Ontario has opened the intake for its new Ontario Workforce Priority Stream (OWPS), allowing eligible foreign nationals to apply for provincial nomination under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program…
Net wealth taxes remain a niche feature of European fiscal systems, with only a handful of countries imposing a direct levy on the total value of an individual’s…
Caribbean citizenship by investment (CBI) allows qualified applicants to obtain nationality in exchange for an approved economic contribution—typically a government‑fund donation or a qualifying real‑estate purchase. Unlike residency…
Turkish citizenship offers investors a permanent legal status that eliminates the need for visa renewals or residence permits, granting unrestricted rights to live, work, and own assets in…
In 2025 a growing number of affluent Americans are acquiring a second citizenship—often called a “Plan B passport”—to mitigate political, tax and mobility risks associated with U.S. residency. What…
Newcomers to Canada often face a steep learning curve when navigating the country’s banking system. A recent live webinar hosted by TD Bank and CanadaVisa on 13 August 2026 (11:00 AM EDT) offered a…
Jamaica is drafting amendments to its immigration laws that would create a residency‑by‑investment (RBI) programme for foreign investors. The proposals are currently being vetted by a parliamentary legislation…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued its first Express Entry draw of August on 4 August 2026, inviting 507 candidates who held a provincial nomination. To be eligible, applicants had…