Citizenship & Permanent Residence
Pillar page for citizenship & permanent residence — 12 published articles.
Canada Invites 2,000 CEC Candidates at CRS 518 on 29 September 2026
On 29 September 2026 IRCC invited 2,000 Canadian Experience Class candidates in Express Entry round 446. The CRS cut-off was 518. Invited applicants have 60 days to file permanent residence.
Sep 30, 20264 min read
Read article →
British Columbia Invites 714 High Economic Impact Workers on 24 September 2026
On 24 September 2026 British Columbia invited 714 Skills Immigration candidates under Innovate: High Economic Impact. WelcomeBC lists 426 high-wage invites and 288 invites at score 131.
Sep 28, 20264 min read
Read article →
Alberta Invites 113 Opportunity Stream Workers at EOI 58 on 23 September 2026
On 23 September 2026 Alberta invited 113 Alberta Opportunity Stream workers at a minimum Worker Expression of Interest score of 58. Check eligibility, fees, and next filing steps on Alberta.ca.
Sep 27, 20265 min read
Read article →
Ireland Moves to Raise Citizenship Residence to Eight Years
On 9 September 2026 Ireland's Cabinet backed an eight-year naturalisation residence clock, plus language, civics, and self-sufficiency tests. Here is what Stamp holders should do while the Bill is still being drafted.
Sep 16, 20264 min read
Read article →
22 States Sue to Block DHS Public Charge Rule Before 18 September
On 14 September 2026, 22 states and several cities sued to block a DHS public charge rule set for 18 September. Here is what Form I-485 filers need to prepare now.
Sep 15, 20264 min read
Read article →
Canada Issues 3,500 Healthcare Express Entry ITAs at CRS 475
On 4 September 2026 IRCC invited 3,500 healthcare and social services candidates in Express Entry round 441. The CRS cut-off was 475. Invited applicants have 60 days to file permanent residence.
Sep 7, 20264 min read
Read article →
Canada Closes Hong Kong Permanent Residence Pathways After 31 August 2026
IRCC closed Hong Kong permanent residence pathways to new filings on 31 August 2026. Accepted files still process. Eligible applicants keep an open work permit route through 05/2029.
Sep 3, 20265 min read
Read article →
Japan Raises Permanent Residence Fee to 200,000 Yen From 1 October 2026
Japan's Cabinet set a 200,000 yen permanent residence fee on 25 August 2026, up from 10,000 yen, starting 1 October. Renewal fees also leave the old 6,000 yen flat rate. File before 30 September to keep current prices.
Aug 30, 20264 min read
Read article →
How Will Ireland's Temporary Travel Concession Protect Expiring Residence Permit Holders This Summer?
Ireland's Department of Justice issued an official Travel Confirmation Notice allowing non-EEA residents with pending IRP card renewals to travel internationally between July 13 and August 31, 2026.
Jul 23, 20261 min read
Read article →
Why the UAE's Expanded Visa-on-Arrival Policy Streamlines Third-Country Resident Mobility
The UAE Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has expanded visa-on-arrival access to nationals of six nations holding residency in major global economies.
Jul 21, 20261 min read
Read article →
Why the July 1 U.S. EB-2 India Unavailability and Hard EB-1 Retrogressions Reset the Transatlantic Tech Pipeline
Long-term permanent residency tracking and corporate relocation strategies face an absolute structural freeze as the Department of State officially exhausts the entire EB-2 India visa pool for the remainder of the fiscal year.
Jul 1, 20263 min read
Read article →
Why a Seismic New US Green Card Memo and Tightened Bank Rules Are Redefining Global Entry
The international landscape for migration and cross-border travel is undergoing rapid transformation as nations recalibrate their policies for the 2026 fiscal year. This report summarizes the most significant legislative changes and policy shifts recorded across the globe in the last 24 hours.
May 24, 20262 min read
Read article →