In a series of articles and videos, the Times and Channel 4 used hidden cameras to film UK Tier 1 providers appearing to trivialize the Home Office’s vetting practices. They omit to mention that service providers themselves have repeatedly urged the Home Office to enhance their procedures. In a series of articles termed a “revelation” […]
Lam, a data expert working for a top Hong Kong-based company, was born and bred in Kowloon Bay. But the city she once knew has vanished among mainland Chinese tourists’ shopping bags, crowded pavements and – most worryingly, she says – diminishing freedoms. The 28-year-old first thought of obtaining Portuguese nationality about five years ago. But […]
The fate of Moldova’s Citizenship by Investment Program has been uncertain since the resolution of the country’s constitutional crisis some two weeks ago. The incoming government coalition had said it was “committed” to ending the program and, during the first reading in Parliament, elected officials voted in favor of amending legislation to that effect. But the […]
Canada is courting international support for its plan to reject Russian passports given to Ukrainian citizens in the parts of Ukraine occupied by Kremlin-backed separatists. Foreign Affairs Minister Chrystia Freeland says Canada has presented technical details of a plan to allies attending this week’s Ukraine reform conference in Toronto so they can follow suit. “We […]
The Office of Management and Budget’s (OMB) Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA) completed its review of United State Citizenship and Immigration Services’ (USCIS) proposed regulations to update the Immigrant Investor Program known as EB-5. USCIS first published its proposed rules, titled EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program Modernization or RIN 1615-AC07 (EB-5 Modernization Regulation), in […]
In an effort to sensitise correspondent banks on the integrity and security of the Citizenship by Investment Programme’s (CIP’s) application and approval process, Prime Minister Gaston Browne, in his capacity as OECS Chair, said that he is willing to assemble a team of government officials, CIP executives, Anti-Money Laundering and Countering Financing of Terrorism experts […]
Long-term residency programme in the United Arab Emirates will now include executive directors who earn a monthly salary of 30,000 dirhams ($8,167) or more, Gulf News has reported, citing Mohammed Al Marri, head of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs. Applicants will also need a bachelor’s degree and no less than five years […]
The golden card is a long-term residency scheme, announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, last month. Since its launch, more than 400 investors and businessmen, including some of their families, have been granted the visa with dozens more receiving it each day. Sheikh Mohammed said 6,800 investors and residents, worth an […]
Antiguan Prime Minister Gaston Browne said his government will revoke the citizenship of fugitive businessman Mehul Choksi after he has exhausted all his legal options, according to a report by Antigua Observer Newspaper. This will pave way for his extradition. “His citizenship was processed. He got through, but the reality is his citizenship will be revoked and […]
As has been widely reported this week, the Premium Residency scheme — sometimes referred to as the Saudi “green card” — has begun accepting applications on its online portal. The scheme was approved by the Cabinet in May, but many details that were not clear at the time have now been clarified and explained. The […]
