VETASSESS assesses skills for a range of designated occupations in Australia’s migration system. On 7 August 2026, it announced that fees for a number of Professional Skills Assessment services rose from 9 September 2026. This guide summarises the affected services and what applicants should check. At a glance: The change [...]
Immigration New Zealand (INZ) formally implemented major reforms to the Skilled Migrant Category (SMC) on 24 August 2026. Part of the government’s “Going for Growth” programme, the changes aim to broaden skilled migration eligibility while keeping the system aligned with New Zealand’s long-term economic and labour market needs. In brief: [...]
Following the 6,134-citizenship revocation reported earlier, Turkey’s government published Law No. 7579 in the Official Gazette (No. 33261) on 22 May 2026 — amending Title Deed Law No. 2644 and other related laws to overhaul the real estate, construction, and environmental regulatory framework, with particularly stricter requirements for developer compliance. [...]
New Zealand’s education system spans three tiers: Early Childhood Education (ECE) (ages 0-5), compulsory education (primary through secondary, Years 1-13), and higher education, with 8 public universities — all overseen by the Ministry of Education and internationally recognized through NZQA. Education is often a major consideration for Hong Kong families [...]
30 September 2026 is the filing deadline for EB-5 investment immigration’s Grandfathering protection mechanism — but that does not mean the EB-5 program itself ends that day. The Regional Center Program’s current authorization runs through 30 September 2027. Getting this distinction right is the first and most important step in [...]
The map of where a foreigner can buy a home is being redrawn faster than at any point in a decade — and it’s moving in both directions at once. Canada extended its outright ban, Australia froze sales of existing homes to foreigners, South Korea added occupancy rules, while New [...]
On 8 September 2026, the New Zealand Government issued an official release on beehive.govt.nz confirming that Active Investor Plus (AIP) Growth Category investors will be able to invest in Build to Rent developments — purpose-built long-term rental housing — through approved managed funds. Key Details Effective date: From December 2026, [...]
Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis announced on 6 September 2026 at the 90th Thessaloniki International Fair that Greece will raise the property transfer tax for third-country nationals from 3% to 15%, effective 1 January 2027. Key Details Rate change: from 3% (effective 3.09% including municipal surcharge) to 15%. Who it [...]
Canada’s Express Entry Candidate Pool: What Percentile Is Your CRS Score In? According to the latest figures from Canada’s immigration department, the Express Entry candidate pool declined by just 186 profiles overall between 16 and 30 August 2026 — despite a drop of nearly 1,800 profiles in the 351-400 CRS [...]
On 3 September 2026, Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) issued 229 Invitations to Apply (ITAs) through Express Entry to physicians with Canadian work experience. Key Details of This Draw Draw category: Physicians with Canadian Work Experience Invitations issued: 229 ITAs CRS cut-off: 198 points Profile deadline: Express Entry profiles [...]
