Spain’s Citizenship Proposal for Puerto Ricans Is a Wake-Up Call for Washington
As of early 2026, Spain is considering a reparative citizenship path for Puerto Ricans based on pre-1898 ancestry.…
Articles by & updated by Elena Marquez
Express Entry IRCC Backlog Reaches Highest Level in Three Years
Canada and the U.S. are grappling with rising immigration backlogs. IRCC reported a 32% backlog in Express Entry,…
Golden Visa, Portugal’s Presidential Runoff, Chega Pose Limited Risk
Portugal heads to a presidential runoff in February 2026 between António José Seguro and André Ventura. While political…
No Guarantees or Deadlines: Foreigners Wait Years for Lithuanian Citizenship
Foreigners in Lithuania face citizenship delays of two to four years, exacerbated by new U.S. security protocols and…
U.S. Ends Temporary Protected Status (tps) for Haiti Feb. 3 in Florida
Haiti's TPS designation ends February 3, 2026. Florida's large Haitian population faces potential loss of work authorization and…
EB-5 Choice Expands EB-5 Regional Centers to Support Green Card Access
USCIS and DHS have signaled a 2026 agenda centered on efficiency and transparency for the EB-5 program. With…
Swedish Migration Chief Warns Inquiry Underestimated Cost of Revoking PR
Sweden's SOU 2025:99 proposal aims to revoke permanent residency for protection-based holders, shifting toward a 'temporary-first' migration model.…
Brazil Scraps Nationality-Specific Humanitarian Visas, Leaving Filings on Hold
Brazil's new humanitarian visa framework, effective January 2026, pauses new filings while transitioning to a crisis-based eligibility system.…
US asylum seeker receives thousands in taxpayer-funded benefits
The case of Olabode Shoniregun highlights tensions in the UK asylum system. After his 2024 asylum application was…