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Portugal Raises Property Tax for Foreign Buyers and Extends Citizenship

Portugal raises property tax for foreign buyers and extends citizenship requirements to 10 years in September 2025 guide.

UK’s Mandatory Digital ID to Curb Illegal Migration

The UK will launch a free digital ID, mandatory for Right to Work, to discourage illegal migration and streamline service access.

Portugal Revises Immigration Bill Following Constitutional Court Challenge

Portugal's revised immigration bill balances constitutional requirements with stricter controls after court rejection in 2025.

Trump's Immigration Curbs Force Indian Students to Rethink the Future

Trump's $100K H-1B visa fee proposal drives Indian students away from US to Canada, Germany and other immigrant-friendly nations.

Trump's Appeasement Strategy Mirrors 1938 Munich Agreement

Historian warns Trump's Putin appeasement mirrors failed 1938 Munich Agreement diplomacy that encouraged Nazi expansion 2025.

How Non-EU Nationals Can Gain Finland Permanent Residency?

Residents with a Finnish “A permit” can apply for PR after 4–5 years; here’s a simple guide to eligibility, key documents & steps.

US Revises Non-Immigrant Visa Interview Waiver Rules

From Oct 1, 2025, the US ends most interview waivers for non-immigrant visas; only limited categories can renew without interviews

China Launches Revolutionary K Visa to Attract Global STEM Talent

China launches K visa for STEM talent Oct 1 as US hikes H-1B fees to $100K. No sponsorship needed for qualified professionals.

Trump Gold Card: $5M Fast-Track US Visa Program 2025

Trump Gold Card offers fast-track US residency for $1M-$5M, creating a controversial wealth-based immigration pathway & much more.

South Africa to Launch New ETA System to Digitize Travel

South Africa introduces ETA in Sept 2025: digital authorisation, and new entry rules for tourists and visa-exempt travellers.

Travel Ban's Immediate Ripple Effect on Students in the US

Travel ban created visa delays, forcing international students to abandon US education plans and seek alternatives in other countr

IRCC Invites 228 Provincial Nominee Candidates in Latest Express Entry Draw

Canada PNP draw Sept 15: 228 invites at 746 CRS, down 26 points. Provincial nominations boost immigration chances in 2025.