The Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) has officially begun reviewing applications of 17 Iranians and two Yemenis who received passports through the Citizenship by Investment Programme (CIP). Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the CIU, Thomas Anthony said the unit has received permission from the Cabinet’s to proceed with reviewing the 19 passports. Anthony, who was in […]
The Australian passport has been deemed 16th most valuable in the world, according to a listing from global consulting firm Nomad Capitalist. The listing takes into consideration 199 countries on the basis of their “value of citizenship.” Australia finds itself tied with the United Kingdom. Australia achieved top points in factors including perception, dual citizenship […]
To access the data sheet on the Portugal’s Golden Residence Programme (GRP) results as of the 28th February 2017, please click here
Developer Breaks Ground on $200 Million Dollar Project “Together, public and private agencies have ensured that transparency, correct procedure, respect for the law and honest communication have prevailed. It is because of their steadfastness that we are able to turn the soil signalling the start of work on the first phase of the project leading […]
The global residence and citizenship advisory firm, Henley & Partners, says the vote by the European Parliament to end visa-free travel for Americans to EU countries will have a major impact on global mobility, especially the travel freedom currently enjoyed by US and possibly even EU citizens, if US President Donald Trump retaliates in kind. […]
Demand for construction workers in London looks set to grow due to the completion of Crossrail and the extension of the Northern Line alongside other infrastructure projects. But a new analysis reveals the Capital is struggling to attract and train the workforce needed; with London and the South East having a shortfall of 60,000 people […]
The people managing the Citizenship-by-Investment Programme (CIP) have launched an aggressive initiative aimed at improving the image of the programme. Citizenship by Investment Unit (CIU) invited members of the media to a press luncheon on Tuesday where the underlying theme was that the CIP is more than the selling of passport, a view held by […]
Hollywood actress Angelina Jolie has been awarded Cambodian citizenship in recognition of her environmental and conservation work in the country. King Norodom Sihamoni signed a royal decree approving the citizenship on 31 July, officials said on Friday. Jolie, who adopted a Cambodian boy in 2002, was offered citizenship during her last visit to Cambodia in […]
The U.S. may lose its luster as an immigration destination for Asia’s wealthy thanks to Donald Trump’s anti-China rhetoric and scenes of valid green card holders being held at airports across the country after the U.S. president’s hastily drawn travel ban in late January. Soon there may be another reason to avoid the U.S.: the […]
Two United States senators have introduced legislation to end a controversial visa program popular with Chinese investors that gives out green cards in exchange for investments in American businesses that create jobs. Sens. Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) made their pitch to Congress last week to terminate the EB-5 program, which allows foreign […]
