On 24 August 2026, Reuters reported that the Trump administration submitted a proposed rule to the Federal Register aimed at making a fee of more than $100,000 on new H-1B work visas—a fee previously ruled unlawful by a federal court but currently still being collected under appeal—permanent and codified into [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Important: Canada’s Start-Up Visa is closed to new applicationsFrom 1 January 2026, IRCC no longer accepts new permanent residence applications under the Start-Up Visa programme. This article was written before that change and is [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). In September 2025, Saint Kitts & Nevis made a bold and forward-looking update to its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) program. The government has extended eligibility for dependent children up to age 30 and removed [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). For many international investors, the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is the clearest route to permanent residency in the United States. By investing $800,000 or more in a qualifying U.S. business or regional center project, [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Australia confirms the Permanent Migration Program for 2025–2026 will stay at 185,000 places, the same as the previous year. This shows a commitment to stability for investors, skilled workers, and families navigating the immigration [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). In 2025, “golden visas” are evolving from mere investment opportunities to strategic assets for wealthy Americans. Programs in Malta, Portugal, and the UAE are leading the way, offering more than just residency or citizenship—they [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). In a historic move set to reshape global investor migration, five Eastern Caribbean nations are nearing the creation of a unified regional regulator for their Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs. The Eastern Caribbean Citizenship [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Over the past few years, Portugal’s Golden Visa program has changed a lot, and so have investors’ strategies. While real estate used to be the main choice, more applicants are now opting for investment [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Canada’s Global Talent Stream (GTS), created to attract top talent to the Canadian innovation economy, has long been known for its 7–10 business day processing time. However, starting in 2025, the program is undergoing [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Effective January 1, 2025, Malta implemented significant reforms to its Permanent Residence Programme (MPRP) through Legal Notice 146/2025—simplifying procedures, reducing initial hurdles, and enhancing family friendliness while maintaining the program’s financial stability and compliance [...]
