Wanted but Unwelcome: Why Rich Countries Depend on Migrants They Try to Keep Out

Ageing rich countries need foreign talent and labour as never before, even as they tighten borders and narrow the pathways open to students and skilled workers. A System Pulled in Two Directions The global migration system is being pulled in two opposing directions: a growing economic dependence on foreign workers and students, and a political drive to clamp down on who gets in and who can stay. Most major destination countries are moving away from policies that broadly expand migrant labour towards more selective, restrictive approaches, especially when it comes to unauthorized migration. A striking exception is Spain, which plans to grant legal status to around half a million undocumented migrants to curb labour exploitation in its underground economy while meeting an annual demand for some 300,000 migrant workers. This stands in contrast to the dominant trend of tighter controls driven by political shifts to the right, national security concerns,

The Expat’s Playbook: How to Pick the Right Business Structure and Slash Your U.S. Tax Bill

From sole proprietors to corporations, the way Americans abroad set up their businesses can dramatically reshape their tax bill, reporting load, and personal risk exposure. Running a business as a U.S. citizen overseas opens doors to new markets and international clients, but it also locks you into one of the world’s most complex tax systems. Unlike many countries, the United States taxes citizens on their worldwide income, which means the

Raising the Bar: Mexico’s 2026 Residency Rules Bring Tougher Requirements and Double Fees

Foreigners eyeing a move to Mexico in 2026 will face higher financial hurdles and significantly steeper government fees as new immigration rules take effect. Mexico has seen a surge of residency applications in recent years, driven largely by aging American retirees and mid-career professionals relocating with portable incomes and skills. Historically, relatively low income thresholds and geographic proximity to the United States made the country especially attractive to people with

UK’s New Passport Rules Could Hit Dual Citizens With £1,000 Homecoming Price Tag

Stricter passport rules tied to the UK’s new digital border system could leave some travellers paying up to £1,000 to prove a right they already hold: the right to enter their own country. What Is Changing From 25 February 2026, British citizens who also hold another nationality will no longer be able to rely on travelling to the UK solely on a foreign passport, even if they have always done

Switzerland’s Quiet Power Move: How Elite Investors Turn Residency Into a Strategic Asset

For global CEOs, family offices, and private capital, Switzerland’s residency‑by‑investment regime is less a “golden visa” and more a long‑term governance, tax, and succession tool—if you know how to structure it. A Jurisdiction That Chooses Its Residents Switzerland’s appeal rests on a blend of capital preservation, conservative policymaking, and lifestyle that few jurisdictions can match. Yet unlike volume‑driven “golden visa” schemes in other regions, the Swiss model is deliberately narrow,

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