As parts of the globe cautiously begin to open up, the focus is on what travel freedom and global mobility will look like in a post–Covid-19 world, notes Henley & Partners, the global leader in residence and citizenship planning. Every two weeks, the EU releases a list of countries whose residents would be allowed entry […]
In a bold move to protect the integrity of its Citizenship by Investment (CBI) Programme, Grenada is promising to take action against all agents found to be illegally discounting the investment amount under the approved project arm of its Programme. Intentionally underselling the cost of real estate investments under Caribbean CBI Programmes is a reprehensible […]
Home secretary Priti Patel says BNO visa changes were ‘proportionate response’ to China’s increasing control over the city. The British government has outlined its pathway to citizenship for millions of overseas nationals in Hong Kong wanting to flee growing control exerted by Beijing over in the semi-autonomous city. The changes allow holders of British National […]
There are a few avenues you can take if you want to immigrate to the United States. You can marry a U.S. citizen (or have a close family member sponsor you), have a company sponsor your green card for a unique skill set, or invest in the United States. The EB-5 category is for investors […]
Investment migration refers to the attainment of citizenship or residential rights in return for a financial investment or other contributions to the host country. Today, investment migration is a global industry and is featured in immigration law in most UN recognized countries, albeit in different forms and shapes. Indeed, while there are currently 12 citizenship […]
In the Caribbean, Citizenship by Investment (CIP) changes life, help government’s build back better infrastructure, provide for investment in human resources and economic development. Obtaining a second passport or foreign residency rights open doors, effortless travel to global mobility that amounts to a life-changer for socio-economic balance, for business and family [work/life] seeking alternative solutions. […]
The healthcare system in the Commonwealth of Dominica was not strained by the pandemic, with the government managing to contain the spread of the virus from the onset, recording zero deaths and only 16 fully recovered cases. Nonetheless, the Caribbean island is committed to a complete overhaul of its healthcare facilities, the government announced this […]
Last week President Trump suspended visas for huge categories of immigrants, allegedly to “protect American jobs.” To understand how disingenuous this rationale is, consider the case of Vihaan Baranidharan. Vihaan is stuck in India, where he went to see his sick grandmother for what was supposed to be a short visit. Thanks to Trump’s order, […]
President Trump on Monday signed an executive order to suspend the issuance of certain temporary worker visas through the end of 2020, cracking down further on immigration after signing a more narrow measure in April. The order applies to H-1B visas, H-2B visas, H-4 visas, L-1 visas and certain J-1 visas. It is the latest effort by the Trump administration to […]
There are risks and pitfalls in operating investment immigration programs, in which countries have often learned the painful way by making mistakes and facing scandals. Such risks include misuse of programs for tax evasion, the moral and political implications of putting citizenship up for sale, and the possibility of lax regulation and due diligence leading […]
