Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Greece’s Golden Visa program, originally introduced to attract foreign capital after the 2008 crisis, now underpins a broader economic turnaround that has seen the country shift from deep…
Renouncing a nationality is a formal legal act that can have lasting tax, financial and civic consequences. For globally mobile families and investors, understanding the various ways countries…
Over the weekend the Minister for Home Affairs and the Minister for Immigration and Citizenship issued three new ministerial directions that reshape the processing order for skilled, family…
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On July 29 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released a program‑delivery update that clarifies how officers assess reciprocity for employer‑specific work permits under R205(b) – administrative code C20 of the International…
Foreign nationals can no longer obtain a reciprocal‑employment work permit under the C20 exemption unless they are already employed by the Canadian‑based employer abroad. Key change On 29 July 2026 Immigration,…
Canada’s immigration department released updated processing‑time estimates for temporary residence applications on July 28, 2026. The new figures show modest increases for work and study permits in Pakistan and…
Argentina is preparing a citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) program, but the framework remains unsettled. No legislation or decree has been finalized, and officials have not disclosed the exact terms that…
Britain’s count of sterling‑millionaires has fallen sharply, dropping from a peak of 1.07 million in 2021 to an estimated 442 000 in 2025 – a decline of roughly 59 % over…
For families with assets and members spread across several countries, the choice between a trust and a foundation can determine how smoothly wealth passes between generations, how well…
Michigan’s long‑standing ties to Canada mean that, under the recent amendment to Canada’s citizenship‑by‑descent rules, a sizable portion of the state’s residents may already qualify for Canadian citizenship—even…