Globalization allowed investment funds and businesses to move beyond domestic markets, and investors to acquire assets abroad with less limitations. Important factors that affect foreign investment are the expected return on interest (ROI) and the current conditions in the jurisdiction of choice: whether there is an attractive and safe environment to invest in, a stable […]
A new Investment Migration Research Paper with the title ‘Investment Migration and State Autonomy: A Quest for the Relevant Link’ was published in October 2019. The paper explores limitations imposed on State autonomy in matters of nationality by international law and EU law and its implications for investment migration. In so doing, it examines the […]
Globalization allowed investment funds and businesses to move beyond domestic markets, and investors to acquire assets abroad with less limitations. Important factors that affect foreign investment are the expected return on interest (ROI) and the current conditions in the jurisdiction of choice: whether there is an attractive and safe environment to invest in, a stable […]
The migration debate is complex and emotional. Investment migration only accounts for a small part of worldwide migration, yet the industry has the potential to help shape a more productive discussion. Few issues excite controversy like migration, and when global especially when countries have to deal with a large inflow of mi- leaders in […]
Chinese nationals are among the top applicants for residence programmes across the world; yet, they are encountering more barriers than ever to realising their emigration plans. Larry Wang, President of Well Trend, talks about the deregulation of immigration consultants in China, the EB-5 backlog, and what Chinese clients really want. How would you describe […]
EB-5 has for many years been a runaway success. But with ever-increasing waiting times and long delays for some nationalities, defining the right strategy has become the most important exercise of the immigration process, says Edward Beshara, US Attorney at Law. The USA’s EB-5 Programme has long been considered the gold standard of residence- by-investment […]
Titan of industry is not a term that is easily attributed. Austin Fragomen could lay claim to this title, but it is certainly nothing he would ascribe to himself. However, with more than 4,200 employees, offices in almost 30 countries and a ranking as one of the top 60 legal firms in the US, […]
The development of global standards for the investment migration industry needs to be an urgent priority for the sector. Long-term success will only be brought about if international institutions and civil society have confidence in the industry, writes Bruno L’ecuyer, Chief Executive of the Investment Migration Council. Investment migration is a $2 billion […]
Our world has truly become Global in the 21st Century. We all Travel, watch TV, are hours on Social Media and cannot live anymore without Internet connection! So why are we restricted by physical borders? For Individuals with means and willingness to look at better opportunities for themselves, their families &/or their businesses around […]
In recent months, the CRBI industry has been the backdrop for controversy in several cases. In October 2018, Bulgarian officials were found guilty of selling forged documents, allegedly allowing thousands of individuals to buy European passports illegally. In January 2019, under mounting pressure, Bulgaria revoked the citizenship of Russian telecoms millionaire Sergei Adoniev, who […]
