Program updates, policy changes, country comparisons, and practical immigration news.
The Persian Gulf conflict has lifted energy prices, prompting concerns that global economic growth will decelerate. In this environment, policymakers need tax systems that raise revenue efficiently while…
Canada’s immigration department has issued its first ever Express Entry invitations for skilled military recruits. In a single draw on July 23, 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) sent four…
Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) released updated estimates for processing temporary residence applications on July 22, 2026. The data show modest shifts in wait times for work permits,…
Antigua and Barbuda’s citizenship‑by‑investment (CBI) program includes a structure specifically designed for large families, making the per‑person cost lower as the household size increases. Large‑family contribution route National…
Both citizenship by descent and citizenship by investment can lead to a second passport, but they differ dramatically in eligibility, cost, and processing time. Understanding the practical requirements…
Malaysia’s Court of Appeal ruled on 22 July 2024 that children born in Malaysia to Malaysian fathers who were not married to the mother at the time of birth have…
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) finalized a new public‑charge rule on July 16, 2026, restoring a broader interpretation of the “public charge” ground of inadmissibility. The regulation takes…
The United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) Intergovernmental Monitoring and Evaluation System (IMPACS) signed a biometric information‑sharing memorandum on July 10, creating the first…
Canada’s immigration department clarified that the headline target of 380,000 permanent‑resident (PR) admissions for 2026 and 2027 does not include two “one‑time” initiatives—up to 115,000 protected persons and 33,000 in‑Canada workers—being added to the…
The immigration department Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued a new round of invitations to apply (ITAs) under the Express Entry system on 22 July 2026. This draw targeted candidates…