Canada extended its ban and Australia froze sales of existing homes, while New Zealand and Saudi Arabia opened their doors again. What you can own, market by market.
Common-law partners, same-sex spouses, and fiancés get very different answers depending on the jurisdiction, ranging from a notary visit to an outright second file.
A bloc-by-bloc map of the fastest realistic naturalization paths, ranked from quickest to slowest. Three speed tiers, one settlement footprint per passport, and a 2026 snapshot of what’s still in flux.
After eight years of talks, Australia and the EU embed labor mobility in a trade deal; ratification could take two years.
Empowered Startups brings its proven incubation model to the National Innovation Visa, offering entrepreneurs a direct path to Australian permanent residency.
Most people plan where to move. Few consider what their current country will charge them for leaving.
David Lesperance predicts wealthy will flee Australia over unrealized gains tax: “super rich are no longer sticky.”
“The foreign buyer ban is not just important because people would like to be able to own a home here, but even the words ‘foreign buyer ban’ are words that turn people off”
Peter Dutton plans on reviving the visa, although he didn’t share a detailed plan. James Hall isn’t sure if this is true or a publicity stunt
Siren Chen compares the NIV’s nomination process to similar programs in Canada and the United States, noting distinct requirements
Henry Fan’s inbox flooded: 300+ govt emails reveal unexpected twists for Australian visa hopefuls amid BIIP shutdown.
Everyone needs a contingency plan for if/when World War 3 breaks out. James Nuveen details six bolt-hole jurisdictions that may surprise you.
Henry Fan: “It seems the Australian government would rather give back the money than approve the [BIIP] applications.”
James Hall says a tiny annual quota and a huge backlog imply decades of waiting. But Australia may soon introduce a new investor visa.
Conflicting media reports about whether Australia’s BIIP is closed or still open have confounded the market. James Hall clears up the confusion.
Australia is closing down its entire suite of investor and entrepreneur programs, citing insufficient fiscal benefits and dubious applicants.
The decision to de-prioritize BIIP visa processing has seen wait times extend from a few months to many years. Applicants feel short-changed.
“The future of the BIIP is uncertain,” writes James Hall, pointing to new planning levels that will exacerbate the already huge backlog.
“It is a visa program that I think isn’t adding value to the country,” said the Home Affairs Minister in a recent press conference.
Hoping to reduce 30-month processing times for business investor visas, Australia’s government is drastically restricting new applications.
