A look at the number of people in the U.S. with close immigrant connections.
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Immigration: Moving to Canada via International Experience Canada visa
Nice first hand story: Moving to Canada through the International Experience Canada (IEC) Pathway (arrivein.com) This pathway is available exclusively to adults under age 32, who can come to Canada…
Continue readingImmigration: Canada to expand Digital Nomad visa program
Canada will be expanding it’s Digital Nomad visa program, and in particular, is looking to grab workers in the U.S. who are currently working under H-1B visas.
Continue readingImmigration privilege – again
A shockingly high percent of Americans have “immigration” privilege that gives them a right of immigration or residency in other countries, due to “right of descent” ancestry laws. Many travel or even move back and forth between countries, oblivious to their unique privilege that many of us lack.
Continue readingAmericans who moved to Portugal are leaving, says news report
Claims that bureaucracy and rising costs have discouraged expats that moved to Portugal. Reality: There were never really that many Americans who moved to Portugal.
Continue readingAustralia’s immigrant age discrimination is intense
Several countries practice intense age discrimination towards immigrants. Australia has told a British couple in their 50s that they are now too old to apply for permanent residency and must leave Australia, even though they lived there for 8 years. Australia bans residency applications for those over age 45.
Continue readingVisas: NZ’s investment visa program falls flat after changes
NZ has an “investment visa” enabling the very wealthy to buy citizenship via very large investments. Under new rules, investors may no longer put money into real estate or bonds,…
Continue readingCourt rules in favor of work visas for spouses of H-1B workers
The U.S. grants H-1b visas to employers, to hire temporary workers from other countries. 70% of these visas go to high tech companies. The number of visas granted has varied,…
Continue reading“Ultra-wealthy” seeking 2nd passports and options
One interesting trend is that the interest in second-country passports has got to be at an all-time high. There are countries around the world, like New Zealand and Portugal, some…
Continue readingThe importance of having international experience
Yet another example of the importance of international experience to one’s career trajectory. If you lack international experience, then make a plan to get that experience. International skills are critical in numerous professional careers.
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