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). 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 [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). Turkey remains one of the fastest and most accessible citizenship-by-investment (CBI) destinations, with a transparent application process and flexible investment options. However, recent legal and economic updates make 2025 a critical year for anyone [...]
Reviewed by John Hu, founder of John Hu Migration Consulting and Registered Migration Agent (MARN 0746141). In a historic change, Malta recently abolished its Exceptional Investor Naturalization (MEIN) program following a European Court of Justice ruling that condemns citizenship as a purely transactional process. Now, Malta is broadening its merit-based [...]
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 [...]
