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Canada’s citizenship‑by‑descent rules do not require a parent to have held a Canadian passport or even to have been aware of their citizenship. If a parent was a…
Most retirees who move to Italy can benefit from a flat 7 % tax on all foreign‑sourced income for ten years under Article 24‑ter of the Italian tax code. The…
European Union citizenship offers a range of rights and practical advantages that go far beyond simple travel convenience. Holding the nationality of any EU member state automatically confers…
Cigarette excise taxes in the United States vary dramatically by state. In July 2026 the statutory rate ranges from $0.17 per pack in Missouri to $5.35 per pack in…
In May 2026 the Treasury Department refunded slightly more in customs duties than it collected, and in June the gap widened dramatically, turning the net customs revenue for those…
Proof of Canadian citizenship by descent remains a nuanced process, and recent testing of a popular AI chatbot revealed several gaps and outdated information that could mislead applicants.…
The Life in the UK Test is required for most adult applications for indefinite leave to remain (ILR) or naturalisation as a British citizen when the relevant route includes…
Affluent Americans are increasingly looking beyond the United States for alternative citizenships, driven by concerns about the domestic economy and political climate. Survey of High‑Income Americans A May…
On July 30 2026 the Québec Ministry of Immigration, Francisation and Integration held a selection round for its Skilled Worker Selection Program (PSTQ). A total of 523 candidates received invitations…
The IMI Market Pulse is a quarterly briefing that condenses three months of investment‑migration reporting into a single, data‑driven document. Scope and volume 185 individual articles were published between…