Eastern Caribbean CBI States Issue Joint Response to EU
Five Eastern Caribbean nations issued a joint response to the EU's 2028 phase-out demand, signaling a shift toward negotiated transition terms.
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Ontario Overhauls OINP: Eight Streams Replaced
Ontario has restructured its economic immigration framework, replacing eight legacy OINP streams with a consolidated Workforce Priority stream and pausing all expressions of interest.
EU Requests Caribbean States to End CBI Programs by June 2028
The European Commission has formally asked five Eastern Caribbean nations to phase out their citizenship-by-investment programs by June 2028 or lose Schengen visa-free travel.
Oman Opens Nationwide Property and Sponsor-Free Residency
Oman has opened its property market to foreign buyers nationwide and launched a sponsor-free Owners' Residence Permit, shifting GCC investment migration dynamics.
Canada Issues 4,000 ITAs in Largest CEC Draw Since March
IRCC issued 4,000 ITAs in a Canadian Experience Class draw on June 23, 2026, the largest CEC round since March, as the CRS cutoff eased to 516.
IRCC Waives AOR for Nominee Work Permits Until Dec 2026
IRCC has introduced temporary measures allowing provincial nominees to apply for work permits using submission confirmations instead of an AOR until December 31, 2026.
Quebec to Temporarily Reopen PEQ in 2026
Quebec will temporarily reopen the Quebec Experience Program (PEQ) from July 2 to October 31, 2026, for candidates who met their stream's requirements by November 19, 2025.
Correction: The Real Source of Canada’s 33,000 PR Figure
Correction: no 33,000-ITA Express Entry round occurred on June 16, 2026. The figure is IRCC's In-Canada Workers Initiative for work permit holders.
BC Cuts 12 Occupations From Skills Immigration
British Columbia will remove 12 occupations, including administrative, retail, and food-service supervisory roles, from BC PNP Skills Immigration eligibility effective June 13, 2026, shifting focus to high-demand sectors.
500 Golden Visa Investors Prepare Suit Against Portugal
More than 500 Golden Visa holders are preparing to sue Portugal following retroactive changes to nationality law that doubled the timeline for naturalization.