Many developing countries, and some developed countries too, actively seek foreign direct investments (FDI) to spur economic growth or create a balance in an economy that is somehow developed but unbalanced. For instance, if a developed economy... Read more
Irish authorities are preparing to intercept up to 16 migrants that have been found in the back of a lorry on an overnight ferry travelling from France to Ireland, according to the vessel’s operators. The Stena Horizon ship, which left Che... Read more
A new Statistics Canada study that shows fewer recent immigrants are gaining Canadian citizenship is cause for concern, but improvements are on the horizon. Becoming a citizen is one of the defining life moments of Canada’s immigrants. It marks... Read more
The Court of Appeal has overturned a High Court finding that applicants for Irish citizenship must have “unbroken” residence here in the year before they apply. The decision by the High Court came in the case of an Australian man who... Read more
Since 1992, when Italy legalized dual citizenship, a large majority of Italian-Americans have been eligible to become Italian citizens by descent. Find out below whether you qualify and, if you do, how to realize your dream of becoming an Italia... Read more
Norway is to allow dual citizenship from January 1st 2020. That means foreign residents who qualify for Norwegian nationalization can apply without having to give up their existing passport or citizenship. Similarly, Norwegians will be able to a... Read more
China’s visa-free policy for designated cities is being given a shot in the arm with the announcement that from 1 December, the number of cities will be significantly increased to 23 destinations across 18 provinces. Since its introduction in 20... Read more
Just a few years ago the breaching of data from the Panamanian law firm Mossack Fonseca revealed a number of Indians and Indian-owned entities were shovelling their money away from Indian tax officials into Panama based shell companies. One of... Read more
Diwali “Festival of the Lights” will be celebrated in a free family event on the Bankhead Plaza on Sunday, October 20. The event is a joint project of the Livermore Valley Performing Arts Center and the Youth and Education Hindu Cultural Communi... Read more
The government’s reinstating of the parent visa category for migrants has been criticised for only catering to the rich. The income criteria changes mean a single person wanting to sponsor one parent to settle in New Zealand will now need... Read more
