Along with changing post-graduation and spousal work permit eligibility, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada’s (IRCC) decision to drop international student study permits by 35 per cent has sparked panic and uncertainty on Canadian…
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Silliness: “The number of Americans moving to Spain has risen since 2019”
Over the past several years, more Americans than ever have left this side of the ocean for life in sunny Spain — and they aren’t just lured by tapas. Source:…
Continue readingHawaii proposing to charge each visitor $50 tourist tax
Ostensibly for improvements, or climate change or, as the Governor said, to decrease “the number of tourists that would come in at the low end”. They only want wealthy elite travelers.
Continue readingWork: “The Impact Of Moving Overseas” on salary
MBA grads who took multiple international assignments made much more income. But those who did 1 or 2, may do worse on income. But many questions are not answered here.
Continue readingDue to demographics, some small EU towns will pay you to move there
Due to a sharp decline in the younger population, some towns will pay people to move there – but often, only if under age 40.
Continue readingPakistan introduced investor visa in 2022
Pakistan now has a permanent residency visa available to wealthy investors.
Continue readingBahamas to begin charging a “Drone Permit Fee”
Cost is $30, for all international visitor drone flying including recreational.
Continue readingBrazil to require U.S. travelers get a visa and document proof of US$2000
U.S. travelers to Brazil must document they have at least $2,000 in assets before entry to Brazil.
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Paths to citizenship: By parentage or where you were born?
Some countries grant citizenship by being born there, while many others grant citizenship based upon your parents’ citizenship, regardless of where you were born.
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