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Grenada National Resort: The Largest CBI-Approved Project in Grenada, and Its Two Investment Routes
A 400-acre development at Levera by HSG International: a 500-suite hotel, the island's first 18-hole golf course, and two ways in …
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Latvia Closes Golden Visa: 16-Year Program Ends, Real Estate Investment No Longer an Option
Latvia officially closes its 16-year-old Golden Visa program on September 15, 2026. The real estate and bank deposit investment pa…
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Ireland Tightens Citizenship Requirements: 8 Years Instead of 5, Plus English Language Test
On September 7, 2026, Taoiseach Micheál Martin and Justice Minister Jim O'Callaghan announced plans to increase the residency requ…
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United States Upgrades Citizenship Test: 128 Questions, More Difficult — Applicants Need to Prepare Now
Starting October 2025, the civics exam for U.S. citizenship will undergo major changes: the question pool doubles to 128 questions…
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F-1 and J-1 Visas: International Travel After September 15, 2026 Will Cost Major Benefits
Starting September 15, 2026, the United States will eliminate the "Duration of Status" (D/S) provision for F-1 and J-1 student vis…
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F-1 Students in the U.S.: Changing Majors After September 15 Will Be Denied
Starting September 15, 2026, F-1 students will not be permitted to change to a degree program at the same level or lower than thei…
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Portugal: 10-Year Citizenship Timeline, But Why Golden Visa Still Appeals
Starting May 19, 2026, Portugal extends the naturalization period from 5 to 10 years for non-EU/CPLP nationals (7 years for EU or …
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Ireland Tightens Citizenship Requirements: 8 Years Instead of 5, New English Language Test
Ireland has raised residency requirements for citizenship from 5 years to 8 years. New requirements include an English or Irish la…
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Italy Investor Visa: Flat Tax Increases by €100,000/Year Starting January 2026
Effective January 1, 2026, Italy's flat tax for new residents increases from €200,000 to €300,000 annually, with family member fee…
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Greece Golden Visa: 90-Day Processing Timeline, Instant Rejection if Application Is Incomplete
Law 5275/2026 of Greece requires authorities to process Golden Visa applications within 90 days — this is a legal mandate, not a t…
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Sweden Tightens Citizenship Requirements Starting June 2026: 8 Years Instead of 5, Plus English Language Requirement
Beginning June 2026, Sweden will increase the residency period required for citizenship applications from 5 years to 8 years, whil…
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H-1B Fee $103,265: US Tightens High-Wage Rules, Who Pays?
DHS has proposed a $103,265 fee for each H-1B cap-subject petition, added to current administrative fees. If approved, this would …
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Canada: Citizenship Certificate Processing Delayed 25 Months, Tens of Thousands of Applications Waiting
Wait times for Canadian citizenship certificates have surged to 25 months as of August 2026, up from 19 months in July. The applic…
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United States Updates Forms I-539 and I-765 Effective September 15: No Transition Period
USCIS will issue revised Forms I-539 and I-765 on September 15, 2026, to reflect changes from a federal rule replacing Duration of…
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US Tightens Public Charge Rule Starting September 18: Medicaid, Food Stamps Now Count Against Green Card Applications
Starting September 18, 2026, U.S. immigration officers will be permitted to consider Medicaid, food stamps, and housing assistance…
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Court Rejects Ban on Visas for 75 Countries: Immigration Visa Applicants Get Another Chance
A federal judge has struck down the State Department's policy suspending immigration visa processing for citizens of 75 countries,…
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Armenia Launches Investment Relocation Program: Permanent Residency After 5 Years, No Residency Requirement
Armenia has just launched a fast-track investment relocation program effective from August 2026. Unlike other countries, this prog…
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UK Tightens Graduate Route from August 3: Children Born in UK Can Now Be Dependents
From August 3, 2026, the UK is changing rules for the Graduate route: children born in the UK while parents hold a Graduate visa c…
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U.S. Tightens Birth Tourism: Tourist Visas No Longer a Path to Citizenship Through Birth
On August 6, 2026, President Trump signed Executive Order 14419 "Ending Birth Tourism," establishing federal policy to prevent for…
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UK Tightens Settlement Rules: Permanent Residency Timeline Extended from 5 to 10 Years
UK immigrants are rushing to apply for permanent residency before the government tightens requirements, with data showing a surge …
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Portugal Golden Visa: AIMA Enforces Strict "Complete-File" Rule, Immediate Rejection Without Revision Opportunity
Portugal has implemented strict "complete-file" requirements for Golden Visa applications: incomplete applications will be rejecte…
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U.S. Tightens Public Charge Rule Starting September 18: Medicaid, Food Stamps Now Count Against Green Card Applications
Starting September 18, 2026, USCIS will enforce a new public charge policy for I-485 applications (green card petitions). Any gove…
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Saudi Arabia Opens Real Estate to Foreigners: Permanent Residency from $1 Million
Starting January 2026, foreigners can purchase property in Saudi Arabia. This change creates a new path to permanent residency: bu…
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Greece Golden Visa: Faster Processing, New €250,000 Startup Investment Track
Greece's Golden Visa program has undergone significant changes with substantially reduced processing times and a new investment pa…