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The IRS is reportedly considering adding a dual citizenship question to Form 1040, according to a Reuters report. The proposal could affect the estimated five million or more US citizens who hold citizenship in another country.
A podcast episode covers recent political developments in Latin America including elections in Colombia and Peru, Paraguay's improved risk rating, the Mercosur-EU trade deal, Bolivia's instability, and Argentina's potential progress toward US visa-free travel.
A video argues that Cambodia, Argentina, and Kenya represent undervalued investment and relocation opportunities due to being overlooked by mainstream investors. The piece frames these frontier markets as offering both financial returns and lifestyle optionality.
A panel of cross-border experts at the 2026 US Expats Financial Conference addressed questions on taxes, visas, and financial matters for Americans living in or moving to Spain.
The EU has reached a deal to overhaul air passenger rights, maintaining 3-hour delay compensation payouts and introducing new transparency requirements for hand baggage fees. The reform is also intended to make claims easier to process.
Uruguay's previous 11-year foreign income tax exemption, which required only 60 days per year and a modest real estate purchase, has been revised for 2026. The updated rules raise investment thresholds, introduce a physical presence requirement for one option, and bring foreign capital gains into scope, while three qualifying paths to the exemption remain available.
Canggu one-bedroom villa rents are reported at around $1,200/month while local warung meals cost approximately $2. The guide covers neighborhood selection, visa options, and budget tiers for remote workers in Bali.
Ireland has introduced visa entry requirements for citizens of St Kitts and Nevis and St Lucia. The change affects holders of Caribbean citizenship-by-investment passports seeking to enter Ireland.
Dominica is introducing a requirement for citizenship by investment applicants to visit the country in person, ending the ability to obtain citizenship entirely remotely. The new rules apply to both new and existing investor citizens.
A podcast episode covers Colombia's upcoming election and potential political shift away from socialism, Peru's closely contested election, and Paraguay's improved risk rating. The episode also touches on a healthcare experience in Panama as an example of living costs in Latin America.
US expats who filed Form 4868 before the June 15 deadline have until October 15 to submit their 2025 tax return and avoid late-filing penalties. The FBAR is also due on October 15, regardless of whether a US tax return is required.
The IRS treats Green Card holders as US tax residents, requiring them to report worldwide income regardless of where they live. This obligation persists even when residing outside the United States.
Guyana's oil wealth is compared to economic growth seen in China in the 1990s and Gulf states, with speculation about significant long-term investment returns. The video discusses whether this growth potential translates into gains for investors before the opportunity becomes widely known.
Citizenship by descent (ancestry) is presented as a lower-cost alternative to citizenship by investment programs for obtaining a second passport. The video also references citizenship by merit as another pathway.
The UK government has launched a Visa Fees Reimbursement Scheme for scale-up businesses operating in the Clean Energy, Life Sciences, and Digital and Technologies sectors. The scheme covers eligible visa fees incurred on or after June 9, 2026.
Effective June 9, 2026, the Philippines Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) has centralized all processing, evaluation, and issuance of Alien Employment Permits (AEPs) at the DOLE Central Office under Administrative Order No. 199 of 2026. All DOLE Regional Offices have immediately ceased accepting or processing both new and renewal AEP applications.
Costa Rica's General Directorate of Migration and Foreigners (DGME) has created a special temporary supplementary residence category for nationals of Colombia, Cuba, Nicaragua, and Venezuela with pending or denied asylum applications. The route is available to those who submitted an asylum application between June 1, 2014, and an unspecified cutoff date.
From June 9 to December 31, 2026, individuals in Canada who have applied for permanent residence under the Provincial Nominee Program may submit alternative proof of PR submission instead of an Acknowledgment of Receipt when applying for a work permit. Officers are authorized to temporarily accept this alternative evidence during this period.
The U.S. Department of State confirmed that as of June 5, 2026, all available EB-5 unreserved immigrant visas chargeable to India have been issued for fiscal year 2026. U.S. embassies and consulates can no longer issue EB-5 unreserved visas to Indian applicants for the remainder of FY 2026.
Uganda's National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) began registering foreign nationals on June 10, 2026, under the Registration of Persons Act. The requirement applies to all foreign nationals lawfully resident in Uganda, excluding those visiting for 90 days or fewer.
South Africa's Employment Services Amendment Bill would require employers to verify that no suitably qualified South African citizens, permanent residents, refugees, or asylum seekers are available before recruiting foreign workers. The bill also proposes stronger enforcement measures and penalties for non-compliance.
Hungary's National Directorate for Aliens Policing (OIF) will no longer accept new guest worker residence permit applications effective June 6, 2026. Applications submitted by June 5, 2026 with the administrative fee paid will still be processed, and existing permit holders may still apply for extensions.
Senate Republicans passed the Secure America Act (S.2) on June 5, 2026, sending the bill to the White House. The legislation allocates $69.5 billion to the Department of Homeland Security and Department of Justice for immigration enforcement funding.
Effective May 30, 2026, all nine existing Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) streams have been revoked as Ontario transitions to a redesigned immigration framework aimed at aligning with labour market needs. New draws across all streams are paused while the replacement framework is prepared for launch.
The US Department of State has issued a temporary final rule adding an optional $750 expedited interview fee for B1/B2 visa applicants, effective July 1 through December 31, 2026. Eligible applicants who pay the fee can secure an interview appointment within 10 business days, subject to availability.
A US federal court ruled on June 8, 2026 that the Trump administration's $100,000 fee requirement on certain H-1B petitions is unlawful. The decision has immediate implications for employers sponsoring H-1B workers and the broader future of the fee policy.
A US federal court ruled on June 8, 2026 that the Trump administration lacked authority to impose a $100,000 fee per H-1B visa petition, vacating the policy immediately. The decision was issued by US District Judge Leo Sorokin in Boston.
USCIS opened a new Asylum Office in San Antonio, Texas, effective May 28, 2026, to increase interview capacity for affirmative asylum applications. Applicants within the Houston Asylum Office jurisdiction may now be scheduled for interviews at either the Houston or San Antonio location.
Effective June 5, 2026, IRCC expanded a temporary measure originally announced March 13, 2026, allowing eligible Quebec workers to obtain employer-specific work permits under the International Mobility Program to continue working for their current employer.
Quebec's MIFI has updated its guidelines for Certificat d'acceptation du Québec (CAQ) for Studies applications involving dependent children. Under the new guidance, dependent children requiring a CAQ for Studies may only submit their application after the principal applicant's work permit process has advanced to a specified stage.
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