As we know, China is the second largest economy of the world and Hurun Report (2015) further shows that it’s the first time the number of billionaire in China is more than the one in the US. Chinese now are actively seeking for transformation and globalization particularly through oversea migration. In the immigration […]
Background On 14 July 2014 P5+1 and Iran agreed the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (“JCPOA”) after marathon negotiations in Vienna. This historic deal was eventually to put an end to nuclear sanctions against Iran. This happened on 19 January 2016 which is known as the implementation day. This was the date when the […]
With its efficient processing, rigorous due diligence, wide choice of investment options and the sheer physical attraction of the islands, the Antigua & Barbuda Citizenship-by-Investment Programme is fast becoming a jurisdiction of choice. In fact, according to the Henley & Partners Visa Restrictions Index 2016, Antigua and Barbuda is the “leading country in the […]
As we head into autumn, 2016 already promises to leave behind a history of significant events. From Brexit to Schengen to global security challenges there is much ado in the world of High Net Worth Individual (HNWI) movement. As the sun sets on Rio’s 2016 Olympics, we look at how Brazil fares against […]
On 23 June 2016 more than 30 million people in the United Kingdom took part in a referendum to decide the UK’s future within the European Union, with 52% of people voting to leave the EU. What followed has been described as the Brexit (Britain’s exit from the EU) ‘earthquake’. The aftershocks were felt […]
Traditionally, the majority of the world’s wealthy elite have hailed from those parts of the world with advanced Western economies; most notably from Europe and North America. However, this trend is shifting east as Asia now mints more new high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals than any other part of the […]
The UK immigration landscape continues to be dominated by Brexit. The questions of ‘when’, ‘how’ and ‘what’ remain unanswered and some commentators are even starting to question ‘if’ Brexit will actually take place, although this may be wishful thinking. Whilst focusing on the possibility that Brexit might not actually happen may provide some comfort […]
The EB-5 Regional Center Program (the “Program”) is responsible for tens of billions of dollars in capital investments and tens of thousands of American jobs. It is critical for lawmakers to understand the detrimental consequences to the U.S. economy if they allow EB-5 to lapse or expire. From 2005 to 2015, over $15 […]
As the EB-5 visa backlog for natives of China continues to increase, parents looking to use the EB-5 program to obtain U.S. permanent residence for their children are faced with the prospect of their children reaching the age of 21 prior to an EB-5 visa becoming available to them and their families. As a result, […]
To access the data sheet on the Portugal (GRP) program results as of 31st July 2016, please click here.