Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC) has updated Labour Market Impact Assessment (LMIA) processing times for Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) streams as of April 2026. • The…
Bill C-3 restored Canadian citizenship to people born before December 15, 2025, who can trace an unbroken line of descent to a Canadian ancestor. However, the same law…
A U.S. federal court has blocked the Trump administration’s $100,000 fee on new H-1B visa applications, ruling that the measure exceeded presidential authority and functioned as an unlawful…
Second citizenship rarely eliminates military obligations but can provide strategic options for globally mobile families. • Military conscription continues in countries such as South Korea, Israel, Greece, Türkiye,…
Iranian nationals living in Dubai face specific mobility and banking constraints that can make second citizenship planning especially relevant. Citizenship by investment may be available in selected programs,…
Ontario has paused new draws under the Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program after revoking all nine existing OINP streams effective May 30, 2026. The province is moving toward a…
Paraguay’s updated investor visa is presented as a residency option for internationally mobile investors seeking a “Plan B” in South America. The program is aimed at applicants looking…
Turkey’s Parliament has passed a law establishing a 20-year tax exemption on foreign-sourced income for qualifying individuals. The measure, effective as of May 24, 2026, is presented as…
High-net-worth individuals are increasingly moving from a single “Plan B” residency or citizenship toward layered global mobility portfolios. This approach combines multiple residencies, citizenships, tax residences, and asset…
The IRS is reportedly considering a requirement for US dual citizens to identify their multiple citizenships on tax returns. The proposal, reported on May 25, 2026, would affect…