On 8 August 2026, Immigration New Zealand announced changes to the Parent Resident Visa: from 5 October, around 90% of places will be allocated by queue order and 10% by ballot. What didn't change is the cap — still 2,500 approvals a year. With 7,931 EOIs covering 11,904 people already in the pool, clearing the backlog alone takes roughly five years.

According to data released by the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), Indonesia attracted approximately USD 21.43 billion in foreign direct investment (FDI) in 2025, ranking second in Southeast Asia, behind only Singapore.

Unlike many mainstream traditional immigration programs, the South Africa Retired Person’s Visa does not require applicants to purchase property, make a large investment, or establish a business locally. Instead, it is a long-term residency pathway designed for individuals with stable retirement income or investment-based assets.

The Italy Elective Residence Visa, known in Italian as Residenza Elettiva, is a national long-stay visa for non-European Union nationals. Its legal foundation lies within Italy’s national visa framework, Interministerial Decree No. 850 of 11 May 2011, and the relevant rules governing the entry and residence of foreign nationals.

On August 21, 2026, the U.S. immigration legal landscape welcomed a major positive milestone. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York issued a final ruling: the "75-Country Immigrant Visa Ban" implemented by the administration in January 2026 has been officially declared unlawful and vacated.

This week, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) published a brand-new proposed rule: an additional administrative fee of $103,265 is slated to be levied on select new H-1B visa petitions.

According to INZ’s official policy, the relationship between the applicant and the sponsor must be genuine and stable. A marriage certificate proves that a legal marriage exists, but whether the relationship meets INZ's criteria is determined through a comprehensive assessment based on a range of objective evidence.

On 27 August 2026, the UK Home Office released its latest immigration statistics for the second quarter of 2026.In the year ending June 2026, the number of UK work visas granted fell by 18% year on year. Compared with the peak recorded at the end of 2023, the figure was down by an even more striking 62%. Against a backdrop of higher salary thresholds for Skilled Worker visas, a narrower range of eligible occupations and tighter sponsor compliance requirements, the direction o

In the 2026 Legatum Prosperity Index, released at the end of July, Ireland ranked third worldwide, behind only Switzerland and Norway. By assessing prosperity through a broad set of measures—including economic quality, governance, education, health and the strength of society—the Index places Ireland among the world’s most comprehensively prosperous countries.

Boasting pristine glaciers, serene starry skies and vast pastures, New Zealand consistently ranks high on the list of popular outbound destinations for Chinese travelers. Whether you plan to take a self-driving round-island vacation, visit overseas relatives, or conduct business negotiations and short-term industry inspections locally, the New Zealand Visitor Visa is a universal visa that caters to all short-term travel needs.

Beyond its global pop-culture appeal, South Korea has quietly grown into one of Asia’s key economic, tech, and cultural hubs. Today, it is attracting professionals, entrepreneurs, and digital nomads who see the country as a strategic and affordable base for expanding internationally and planning their future abroad.

From the perspective of global residency planning in 2026, traditional immigration destinations are undergoing significant changes. Many European investment migration programs have become increasingly restrictive, with higher investment thresholds and rising costs for obtaining premium residency options in Europe and North America.

Globevisa has carefully selected a premium EB-5 rural project – the Steamboat Hyatt Studios, located in Steamboat Springs, Colorado – a world-class ski destination in the United States. This project combines an internationally top-tier brand, a prime location, and strong market demand, making it a truly rare offering.

Explore France residency options for independent professionals and creatives, including the France Freelancer Resident Permit and Talent Passport – Artistic and Cultural Profession. Learn about eligibility, income requirements, family residency, renewal pathways, and how professional expertise can support long-term residence in France.

Explore CIVITAS ASPEN III, a rural EB-5 investment opportunity in Aspen, Colorado, featuring a 20% rural set-aside, senior loan position, first-priority collateral, job creation surplus, and multiple repayment safeguards designed to support green card and capital security.

In April 2022, the UK Home Office formally introduced the Global Business Mobility visa framework. It replaced the former Intra-Company Transfer (ICT) visa and quickly emerged as a key route for senior managers and specialist professionals seeking to work in the UK.

When people think about overseas residency planning, countries such as Canada, the United States, or European nations are often the first options that come to mind. However, in recent years, Panama — a country located in Central America — has gradually attracted the attention of more and more international applicants.

To attract highly skilled international talent, many countries have introduced Digital Nomad Visas , offering qualified applicants the opportunity to legally live abroad while continuing to work remotely for overseas employers or clients.

From June 1, English language requirements for the Accredited Employer Work Visa were extended to ANZSCO Level 3 roles, covering hospitality and trades positions. Investment migration also saw some tweaks – investors can now put part of their minimum investment toward charitable donations.

On June 18, 2026, Immigration New Zealand released the final detailed regulations for the Skilled Migrant Category, confirming that the new policy will officially take effect on August 24, 2026. At the core of this adjustment is New Zealand's Skilled Migrant Category (6-Point System).