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 […]
A new ranking of passports finds that U.S. citizens have had their freedoms severely curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic. According to the latest Henley Passport Index, U.S. passports have access to 158 countries, 27 less than before coronavirus and largely due to the E.U.’s decision to temporarily ban travellers from the U.S. “The U.S.’s dramatic […]
The Maltese Individual Investor Programme (MIIP) will be undergoing monumental changes ahead of its relaunch in September; the government has “scrapped” the old version of the program and introduced one that requires prospective investors create so-called genuine links. With ever-increasing pressure from the EU, the Maltese government had focused on delivering a new programme that […]
At a GlanceThe new program will make it easier for those with British National (Overseas) status to live, study, and work in the United Kingdom, the government announced. Applicants under the new process would be able to sponsor their dependants for status. Also under the new system, individuals would be able to obtain permanent residence […]
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, […]
