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A closer look at Canadian immigration policy and global residency planning. Practical articles, policy updates and case discussions help you see how changes affect you.
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Golden Tax Phase IV: Key Terms for Tax and Asset Planning (Part 1)
Part 1 of our Golden Tax Phase IV series: what the Golden Tax system is, its two parts, and why Phase IV is the fourth generation of the system. -
Golden Tax Phase IV: Key Terms for Tax and Asset Planning (Part 2)
Part 2 of our Golden Tax Phase IV series covers the system's four main functions, from big-data tax administration to information sharing with banks and customs. -
Golden Tax Phase IV: Key Terms for Tax and Asset Planning (Part 3)
Part 3 of our Golden Tax Phase IV series: how Phase IV goes further than Phase III, what counts as non-tax business, and the advantages of Turkish citizenship. -
Latin America on a US Visa: 33-Country Visa Guide, 2026 (Part 1)
Part 1 of our 2026 guide for Chinese passport holders with a US visa: entry rules for countries 1 to 11, including Argentina, Ecuador, Suriname, Cuba and Brazil. -
Latin America on a US Visa: 33-Country Visa Guide, 2026 (Part 2)
Part 2 of our 2026 guide for Chinese passport holders with a US visa: entry rules for countries 12 to 22, including Jamaica, Haiti, the Dominican Republic, Bolivia, Mexico and Peru. -
Latin America on a US Visa: 33-Country Visa Guide, 2026 (Part 3)
Part 3 of our 2026 guide for Chinese passport holders with a US visa: Chile, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica, Guatemala and six more countries, plus tips for travelling in the region. -
Cyprus Aims to Join the Schengen Area in 2026
Cyprus's president says the country will join the Schengen Area in 2026. That would take the zone from 29 to 30 countries and add to the value of European residence status. -
Hong Kong CRS 2.0: Crypto Assets Now Covered, and How to Respond (Part 1)
Part 1 of our Hong Kong CRS 2.0 series: the bill gazetted on March 27, 2026, why CRS 2.0 was introduced, and its three key changes. -
Hong Kong CRS 2.0: Crypto Assets Now Covered, and How to Respond (Part 2)
Part 2 of our Hong Kong CRS 2.0 series: the phased timeline to 2029, CRS 2.0 dates in other jurisdictions, and who is directly affected by the new rules. -
Hong Kong CRS 2.0: Crypto Assets Now Covered, and How to Respond (Part 3)
The final part of our Hong Kong CRS 2.0 series: how the new rules close the gaps around digital assets, five compliance recommendations, and tax residency options. -
As the Strait of Hormuz Pauses, the World Rediscovers the Bosphorus
With a key Middle East energy route disrupted, the Bosphorus has become a vital lifeline between Europe and Asia. Turkey also recorded 93,787 cruise passengers in the first quarter of 2026. -
Global Tax Transparency: Real Estate Investment Under Closer Oversight
Real estate sits outside the CRS. How the OECD's real estate information exchange works, which countries and regions take part, and what it means for individuals and businesses. -
Where to Give Your Biometrics for a Canadian Application
Who needs to give biometrics for a Canadian visa, permit or permanent residence, and where to give them, at a visa application centre abroad or a Service Canada office in Canada. -
CEC Candidates in Canada: Gaining CRS Points and Who Has a Chance
For a single applicant aged 29 or under, we compare CRS scores for different mixes of education, language results and Canadian and foreign work experience, and where CEC candidates can gain points. -
Express Entry Case Study: Approved After Two Withdrawn Profiles
After two withdrawn Express Entry profiles, Mr. W submitted a third, carefully prepared profile with Huafei Immigration and was approved for permanent residence within 70 days. -
Greek Golden Visa: The Three Investment Tiers
Greece's Golden Visa rules since September 1, 2024: three investment tiers (€250,000, €400,000 and €800,000), how Greece compares with Portugal, Malta and Cyprus, and how to apply. -
How to Immigrate Through the RCIP: Eligibility, Communities and Steps
The Rural Community Immigration Pilot (RCIP) offers skilled workers a path to permanent residence in smaller communities. Eligibility, participating communities, in-demand jobs and how to apply. -
Immigration Medical Exam Centres in China: Where They Are
Immigration medical exam centres designated by IRCC in China include centres in Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Chongqing, Shenzhen, Hong Kong and seven other cities. -
Saint Kitts and Nevis Citizenship: Biometrics Required from April 2026
From April 14, 2026, biometrics collection becomes mandatory for all Saint Kitts and Nevis citizenship applications worldwide. Here is where the collection centres are.
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