The Bahamian government has introduced a 90-day qualifying period for permanent residents who wish to take advantage of its low tax regime. The change was made in response to criticism by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) that its residence-by-investment scheme was being used by money launderers and tax evaders to dodge Common […]
The United Arab Emirates said it had launched a “Golden Card” permanent residency program, granting 6,800 permits to foreigners who together had invested 100 billion dirhams ($27 billion). While the residencies announced on Tuesday were given to investors, people with “exceptional skills” in medicine, engineering, science and arts can also be eligible, Prime Minister Sheikh […]
As concessionaire of the Moldova Citizenship-by-Investment (MCBI) program, Henley & Partners is pleased to note the successful completion of the first citizenship-by-investment application in the country. Henley & Partners has over 20 years of experience in strategic consulting, working with sovereign states around the globe in the design, set-up, and operation of the world’s most respected investment […]
he European Commission, from 2021 onwards will enforce the ETIAS on those citizens coming from a visa waiver jurisdiction. On the 5th September 2018, the ETIAS system was adopted by the Council, and it can be defined as an electronic travel authorisation system, such as the ETA (which is applicable in the US and Canada), rather than […]
A Chinese national applying today for a U.S. immigrant investor visa may not get one until 2035 at the earliest. With more than 34,000 applicants in line for the roughly 10,000 EB-5 visas available each year—not counting the nearly 39,000 whose applications haven’t yet been approved—the average wait isn’t much better for the handful of […]
Klasko Immigration Law Partners, LLP, home to some of the world’s leading investment immigration attorneys, is pleased to offer immigration evaluation services for individuals wishing to immigrate to the United States and seeking alternatives to the EB-5 investment visa. This evaluation service is especially beneficial for foreign nationals who don’t have a clear path to immigrating to the […]
The UK and Irish governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding reaffirming their commitment to the Common Travel Area. Memorandum of Understanding between the Government of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and the Government of Ireland Joint statement of 8 May 2019 between the UK Government and Government of Ireland […]
In modern times, immigration is one of the most hotly debated topics. Some people perceive it as a source of competition for jobs, houses, and public resources. Others see it as a necessity for any country seeking to boost economic growth, business innovation, and cultural development. High net worth immigration, however, is an entirely separate […]
The new ‘privileged’ iqama (residency permit) law will seek to provide “highly-skilled” and “qualified” foreigners residency without the need for a Saudi sponsor. Under the law, the holder of such an iqama will have family status, can recruit workers, own property and transport in the kingdom, can obtain visit visas for relatives, can freely enter […]
Foreigners eligible for long-term residency in the UAE can now apply online for a six-month entry permit to complete any paperwork needed to secure a five or 10-year visa. The six-month permit applies to all long-term visa candidates including entrepreneurs, investors, individuals with exceptional talents and outstanding students, according to Fragomen Worldwide, which specialises in […]