The EB-5 Immigrant Investor Program, launched in 1990 by the U.S. government, has long been a pathway for foreign investors to gain permanent residency by investing in American enterprises and creating jobs. Specifically aimed at boosting economic growth, the program has historically encouraged investment in Targeted Employment Areas (TEAs)—regions designated
WASHINGTON — As the political landscape heats up for the November elections, Donald Trump has reiterated his controversial stance on ending birthright citizenship. This contentious policy, first introduced via a campaign video in May last year, proposes that children born in the U.S. to non-legal residents should not automatically receive
Retirement often marks a new chapter in life, opening the door for many to relocate, especially overseas. According to Laura Madrid, a research lead at U.K.-based Global Citizen Solutions, U.S. retirees tend to seek destinations with pleasant weather, rich culture, and accessible language. Other significant factors include taxes, healthcare quality,
in recent developments, the US EB-5 visa program, a favored route for obtaining green cards through investment, has witnessed a significant decline in participation from Indian applicants. From October 1, 2023, to May 31, 2024, there was a 22% decrease in EB-5 visas issued to Indian investors, totaling only 512
The Greek Parliament has recently passed significant amendments to the Greece Golden Visa program, which grants residency to non-EU nationals investing in real estate. These changes, effective from April 2024, include new investment thresholds and zoning classifications designed to enhance the program’s appeal and efficiency. The revised investment criteria introduce
Spain has recently announced the extension of the Grandchildren Law until October 2025, a move praised by Ángel Víctor Torres, the Minister of Territorial Policy and Democratic Memory. This legislation enables descendants of Spaniards who were exiled during the Civil War and Franco’s regime to acquire Spanish nationality, fostering deeper
On October 25, 2023, the Chief Executive of Hong Kong announced the launch of the New Capital Investment Entrant Scheme (New CIES), reviving a program that had been dormant since January 2015. Officially relaunched on March 1, 2024, the New CIES aims to attract high-net-worth individuals to invest in Hong
In response to growing fears about the direction of American democracy, many U.S. residents, including Los Angeles attorney and activist Deirdre Roney, are preparing for potential relocation abroad. The political climate, fueled by divisive rhetoric and the specter of authoritarianism, has driven a significant number of Americans to seek safer
The Malaysian government’s efforts to rejuvenate the “Malaysia My Second Home” (MM2H) residency visa program are facing significant hurdles. Despite its previous success in attracting foreign retirees, the recent overhaul of the program’s rules, requiring compulsory property purchases, has significantly dampened interest. This program revamp, effective from June 2024, mandates
Germany is set to implement significant citizenship reform on June 27, which promises to ease the naturalization process for immigrants, allowing them to obtain citizenship in as little as three years, according to Schengen News. The center-left coalition government introduced this reform to better acknowledge the contributions of immigrants to
