In a significant policy shift, four Caribbean countries have decided to raise the minimum cost of their citizenship-by-investment (CBI) programs to at least US$200,000 starting June 30, effectively doubling the current rates in some cases. This move comes as a response to increasing pressures from the US and the European
Recent developments and reports suggest that Canada, once renowned for its high quality of life and welcoming immigration policies, is experiencing significant challenges that are affecting its global image and the satisfaction of its residents. A secret report by the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), which came to light through
Author: Rosalia Torres, Co-founder at Arish Capital Partners Last year, the number of HNWI investors participating in Golden Visa programs offered through an EU country met an all-time high. According to Bloomberg, in one month alone, Portugal issued 180 Golden Visas, while Greece, which doubled its investment threshold from €250,000
Author: Dragana Andreyev, Public Relations Manager, NTL Trust The modern trust paradigm: Are trusts trustworthy in 2024? For centuries, trusts have stood as pillars of financial management, providing individuals and families with a structured mechanism for asset management and distribution. However, navigating the labyrinth of legal frameworks surrounding trusts can
Author: Leonardo Marques dos Santos, Partner at Miranda Law Firm , Pedro Borges Rodrigues, Principal Associate at Miranda Law Firm Due to its economic and legal stability, attractive tax framework, safety, low cost of living, and simple residency pathways, Portugal has been attracting many foreign individuals and investors, particularly over
Author: Steve Corbin, Senior Associate (Solicitor, England & Wales) (Attorney-At-Law, Grenada) at Harvey Law Group In addition to wonderful weather and beautiful scenery, the Caribbean boasts a variety of jurisdictions operating Citizenship by Investment (CBI) programs, allowing applicants to obtain citizenship in exchange for a qualifying investment. Antigua and Barbuda,
Author: Reza Motalebpour, Founder at Ingwe Canada The Canadian immigration world has an ongoing love-hate relationship with the federal Startup Visa (SUV) Program. Immigration consultants may embrace it while legal immigration practitioners may try to avoid it at all costs. The program is one of two direct permanent residency programs
The EU is set to fortify its visa policy framework by updating the mechanism that allows for the suspension of visa-free travel agreements with third countries. This revision, agreed upon by the ambassadors of EU member states, enhances the EU’s capacity to respond to situations where visa-free access is misused
Author: Harvey Law Group The purpose of this article is to compare some of the most popular immigration by investment programs within the European Union (EU). GROWING INTEREST IN MIGRATION Migration for a better future has driven civilisations from the beginning of time. Within the last 15 years, investment immigration
Author: Kevin Du, Marketing Director at Realord Hartman Group Investment immigration, as a special immigration method, not only involves complex financial investments but is also closely related to the immigration policies and regulations of various countries. The latest trends in the investment immigration industry and updates in regulatory policies are
