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As an American, packing up the house and moving abroad is no reason to stop exercising the democratic rights our founding fathers bequeathed us. Should expats be politically active? Well, the short answer is yes, depending on...

What is the Post-Graduation Work Permit (“PGWP”) Program? The PGWP allows international students who have graduated from an eligible Canadian post-secondary institution to gain valuable work experience in Canada after their ...

No that is not a typo. I know that we are getting ready to enter 2022, but the question is if you keep on doing what you are doing, are you going to see the changes you are hoping to see in 2022, or will it be pretty much l...

​In 2017 the town of Candela in the Puglia region of Southern Italy began offering up to €2,000 to entice people into moving to the village of less than 2,000 inhabitants. Several other Italian towns have since followed suit ...

What leads to the success of transitioning to Business Manager Visa in Japan is a unicorn not for not only founders but also many immigration specialists. The Business Manager Visa application is one of the most difficult ap...

The process of obtaining Ukrainian citizenship is quite straightforward and simple. It is regulated by the [Law of Ukraine On Ukrainian Citizenship](https://zakon.rada.gov.ua/laws/show/2235-14#n67) (hereinafter the “Law”) and...

Express Entry (EE) was launched in January of 2015 as a streamlined immigration pathway for educated and skilled individuals living in Canada and abroad. To date, it continues to be the most popular and well-known program tha...

On 24 November, COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins outlined a reopening plan for New Zealand’s international borders, which have been closed since the start of the pandemic in early 2020. The plan states that “fully va...

The Secretary of State and Department of Homeland Security have recently announced a new policy authorizing consular officers to waive the in-person interview requirement for certain temporary employment nonimmigrant visa app...

Many of you have already heard that Estonian state fees will rise from 2022 and among other things incorporation and corporate changes in the business registry will be affected. While doing all the things you have planned wit...

There is so much uncertainty around the post-pandemic environment, but there is one thing we know for certain – the workplace and the workforce will be fundamentally different from the pre-pandemic world we once knew. Employ...

I am often asked the question about obtaining a work permit under the Start Up Visa program while awaiting the applicants PR and what happens if the work permit is refused, does that mean the project comes to a halt? I have ...

If you run a quick web search on the best countries for IT nomads, surprisingly Ukraine doesn’t often appear. However, if you look into Ukraine’s taxes for the IT industry, the visa process, and even relocation opportunities,...

Italy’s famous for many brands, across a wide range of industries, and, in recent years, foreign investors are increasingly getting in on the action. It’s no secret that the process is lengthy and incorporates a lot of red ta...

Cada año, muchos extranjeros llegan a Puerto Vallarta y Riviera Nayarit atraídos por sus numerosos atractivos turísticos, excelente calidad de vida, oportunidades laborales y de inversión; algo que los lleva a plantearse la a...

If you are married to, or will marry, a French citizen and want to explore your immigration options to the "Pays des Lumières," this article is for you.... If you currently live abroad with your French spouse, but plan to re...

Japan opened up the border on November 8th, 2021, and closed it on November 30th, 2021 — the border was open only for 3 weeks. With the spread of new variant, it’s hard for anyone to guess when and how long Japan opens up the...

It has been a while since any meaningful positive changes have happened in the immigration laws of Estonia. It seems this is about to change. The exact timing and exact changes are not yet known but here is what is being disc...

The chances of being like James Bond and zipping around the Alps with bad guys chasing you are slim to none. But just like Bond…James Bond, you may find yourself in need of a 2nd passport. When Juan Valdez applied for a lon...

For years ‘low-skilled workers’ (as they are classed by the immigration system) have been doing the jobs New Zealanders don’t want to do. But as we have all discovered during the lockdown, ‘low-skilled’ does not mean ‘unimpo...

One year on, artists are still struggling with the legal complexities around performance in the UK. Gary McIndoe explains the details. For much of 2021, travel to the UK and live performances here were put on hold due to the...

Klug Law Firm takes a look at the American Immigration Council's 7 most popular "explainers" from 2021 that address some of the critical immigration issues the United States is currently facing. Well worth a read! ![USA Immi...

Ontario is finally waking up as it counts on business immigrants to help recover from the pandemic through job creation, tax contribution and move its economy forward. #### What are the Requirements? - $200,000 investment i...

The H-1B category is available to individuals who work in specialty occupations whose services are sought by U.S employers for positions requiring such skills. A specialty occupation requires highly specialized knowledge in...

I can surely understand what it is to be an immigrant and how it feels: filling out forms, waiting, worrying, waiting again and then having to adapt oneself to a new culture, new habits, and learning a new language among othe...

Not all sworn translations are equal. Moving abroad means that it’s important for find the right sworn translation service. Here are the challenges and solutions to finding the right sworn translation service. ![Why it's imp...

There are so many entrepreneurs around me who want to start a business, but if they are not: Japanese, a Permanent Resident, Long Term Resident, Spouse of a Permanent Resident, Spouse of a Long Term Resident or Spouse of a Ja...

Australia’s Partner visas are both temporary and permanent visas that enable the spouses (married) or de facto partners of Australian citizens, permanent residents, and eligible New Zealand citizens to reside in Australia on ...

One of the main pillars of Canadian immigration is “to see that families are reunited in Canada” as quoted in section 3 of the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, making Canadian sponsorship programs one of the more gener...

Curious about how to apply for Italian citizenship by descent maternal line? First, it is necessary to identify whether your case is really by maternal line. Therefore, check if in your line of transmission of Italian citizen...

As we enter into the New Year, it seems that the British Government is also looking for some change. Recently, the government has announced several new Immigration routes to the UK that will start in 2022, including a revital...

relocate.world — a community for expatriates, for digital nomads, for seekers: individuals seeking greener pastures, willing to transcend borders. This might be a summary of the eco-system relocate.world is trying to create. ...

US immigration was under siege during the Trump Administration. It seemed to be harder than nearly ever before to legally migrate to the United States. However, this little known visa option was a great route for some in th...

Santa Claus, Father Christmas, Saint Nicholas, or Kris Kringle; whatever you call the jolly man in red at Christmastime, we can all agree on one thing; he is magic. Travelling the entire world in just one night, he delivers p...

The global pandemic changed the landscape of work, in turn impacting migration and mobility. In fact, we've always know that migration is fluid and this is simply part of our genetic composition. Interestingly enough, while ...

Christmas is just around the corner and many will experience a different season of joy than is normally enjoyed. Besides being a time of happiness, the season can also magnify underlying emotions of loneliness for anyone sepa...

The United States Citizenship and Immigration Services has recently announced that as of November 29, 2021, all eligible applicants for Temporary Protected Status (TPS) can file their forms online. These forms are the I-821, ...

Croatia started issuing digital nomad visas in January 2021. Originally, the idea came from Jan de Jong, a Dutch entrepreneur in April 2020 after the country was struggling due to the Coronavirus pandemic. Technically, the ...

There’s been a lot of chopping and changing in 2021, particularly when it comes to New Zealand’s immigration policy. Here is a recap of the changes and when they come into effect. *This year, Immigration New Zealand (INZ) an...

The Legislative Assembly approved in second debate a law that creates a series of exemptions and benefits for foreign workers who wish to migrate to Costa Rica, which are known as ["Digital Nomads."](https://www.relocate.worl...

Australia’s skills shortage is nothing new, but it was exacerbated by pandemic border closures. When the borders closed and Australia’s economy retreated into an uncertain Covid hibernation, many foreign workers swiftly retur...

The L-1 category is available to individuals who have worked on a full-time basis for at least one year of the past three years for a foreign corporation with a parent, subsidiary, branch, or affiliate in the U.S. To qualify,...

Canada is one of the many countries that allows its citizens to have multiple citizenships - enabling a dream of becoming a citizen of the world.... Canadian passport takes 8th best in the world, allowing a visa-free entry to...

If you're seeking employment in Ukraine there is a few things you must know about obtaining the proper visa. As a general rule, foreigners are obliged to obtain a work permit in order to be able to work in Ukraine. #### Exce...

Applying for a New Zealand work visa is a complicated and expensive process, especially post-COVID. We tell you the basics you need to qualify before you apply to ensure you avoid a duplicative process. ![nzworkvisa.webp](ht...

Estonia is a small state in Northern Europe with a fast-growing digital society, well-developed IT sector, and transparent tax system. Estonia was the start for a few fintech unicorns, like Skype and Wise, to name a few, help...

From Hong Kong to Sydney.... A continuation of Fiona Wong's personal immigration journey from Hong Kong to Australia where she discovered her passion for Immigration Law. ### Three months into my first immigration lawyer j...

Once in Costa Rica, a QR code feature confirms an individuals vaccine status. This is needed to enter most public establishments. Those who wish to request the official COVID-19 vaccination status document must meet the fol...