On October 14, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) dropped another bombshell: it plans to rescind the "prior approval deference" principle for work visas. Simply put, in the past, H-1B renewals were quickly approved as long as the position remained unchanged; now, immigration authorities will re-examine you from head to toe, and the risk of Requests for Evidence (RFEs) and denials is skyrocketing!

It has a "quality of life" that's hard to replicate: a fully publicly funded health system covering everything from GPs to specialist care, an education system recognised worldwide, and natural surroundings you don't have to go looking for — open the window and there it is. Auckland's harbour, Queenstown's snow-capped mountains, Wellington's café culture — none of this needs translating. Anyone who arrives gets it.

Explore Greece's €250,000 Golden Visa property investment route in 2026, proposed property transfer tax changes, eligibility requirements, and essential due diligence before investing.

Albania's Pensioner Residence Permit is straightforward: applicants qualify on the basis of a pension from their home country, with an annual income requirement of about €12,000 — no property purchase, no investment. Applications are submitted online through the e-Albania digital government platform, and complete applications are typically approved within one to two months. Permanent residence becomes available after five years, and there is no mandatory minimum stay per year

If you have stable remote income and want to experience a different way of life, Curaçao is certainly a highly cost-effective and surprisingly appealing choice. Globevisa has extensive experience in overseas residency and visa applications and provides free one-on-one eligibility assessments.

Indonesia’s Visa on Arrival (VOA) generally allows a stay of 30 days and can be extended once in accordance with the applicable rules, giving a maximum stay of 60 days in total.

With the official publication of the EB-5 Fee and Adjudication Final Rule (effective November 30, 2026) in the Federal Register by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), this issue that has plagued the industry for decades has finally been completely resolved by official policy!

For high-net-worth families, the value of investment immigration is often not limited to the principal applicant obtaining an overseas status. More importantly, it lies in whether the spouse, children, and other family members can also obtain stable long-term residency arrangements.

Korean investment immigration has long been a popular choice among high-net-worth individuals seeking overseas residency, thanks to its geographical proximity, clear investment pathways, and well-defined status conversion mechanisms. Currently, Korean investment immigration is mainly divided into two categories: Public Interest Investment Immigration (Deposit Program) and Tourism and Leisure Facility Investment Immigration (Property Investment Program).

Under federal law enacted by the U.S. Congress, the minimum investment threshold for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is statutorily mandated to increase on January 1, 2027. Submitting your petition (Form I-526E/I-526) prior to January 1, 2027 represents a critical window of opportunity. Filing early allows you to lock in the current lower investment threshold, save substantial capital, and avoid the added burden of proving additional sources of funds.

On August 4, 2026, the Chilean Congress approved a major economic reform package featuring measures such as the gradual reduction of corporate income tax, incentives for investment, and improvements to the overall business environment. Chile’s Finance Minister stated that the reform signals the country’s intention to reopen greater space for investment, entrepreneurship, and economic growth.

According to the latest Cambodia Economic Update released by the World Bank in June 2026, Cambodia attracted approximately $5.1 billion in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in 2025, helping to create around 400,000 formal jobs.

Under federal law enacted by the U.S. Congress, the minimum investment threshold for the EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program is statutorily mandated to increase on January 1, 2027. Submitting your petition (Form I-526E/I-526) prior to January 1, 2027 represents a critical window of opportunity. Filing early allows you to lock in the current lower investment threshold, save substantial capital, and avoid the added burden of proving additional sources of funds.

On 30 September, PASOK – Movement for Change, Greece’s main opposition party, formally submitted an amendment proposing the abolition of the real estate investment route under the country’s Golden Visa programme. The proposal called for Greece’s foreign investment incentives to be redirected towards productive business investment through the Angel Visa framework.

Recently, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) proposed a new draft rule targeting OPT (Optional Practical Training for international students after graduation). It has been published in the Federal Register and entered a 30-day public comment period. If the proposal is ultimately implemented, it will have a profound impact on international students' paths to staying in the United States.

On October 8, 2026, a political bombshell was dropped in the United States: U.S. Vice President Vance and the Secretary of Labor jointly announced the formal suspension of the eligibility of eight major tech and IT outsourcing giants, including Microsoft and Adobe, to participate in the "Permanent Labor Certification (PERM)" program.

Recently, the American Immigrant Investor Alliance (AIIA) obtained detailed statistics from U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, covering I-526 and I-526E petition receipts, approvals, and denials as of May 31, 2026, broken down by country, Targeted Employment Area (TEA) category, and filing date. This batch of data helps clarify the current backlog and processing progress for the new EB-5 categories.

For applicants who already have stable overseas employment, freelance work, or a company registered outside Montenegro, the country’s digital nomad residence route offers a relatively straightforward way to live in Europe for an extended period.

Thailand’s Long-Term Resident (LTR) Visa – Wealthy Pensioner category is designed for high-net-worth individuals aged 50 and above, offering long-term residency of up to 10 years, no mandatory minimum stay, and family accompaniment, together with a potentially valuable tax framework for qualifying overseas-sourced income.

With a qualifying fixed-term deposit of approximately USD 48,200, applicants may be able to combine a USD-denominated investment with a potential residency option for themselves and eligible family members.