Up To a Million Americans May Qualify for Armenian Citizenship by Descent
Immigration lawyer Nerses Isajanyan explains everything you need to know about how and why to claim your Armenian citizenship by descent.
Immigration lawyer Nerses Isajanyan explains everything you need to know about how and why to claim your Armenian citizenship by descent.
Leila Bagheri recounts the story of a young pilot who ruined his career after paying for a fast-track to Mexican “citizenship”.
However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government’s preparedness for processing applications.
Malaysian government overhauls MM2H program; licensing delays worry agents as new regulations aim to streamline process and curb misconduct.
Canada’s government caps the number of Start Up Visa applications per designated organization to tackle a growing backlog of applications.
However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government’s preparedness for processing applications.
Canada’s government caps the number of Start Up Visa applications per designated organization to tackle a growing backlog of applications.
Immigration lawyer Nerses Isajanyan explains everything you need to know about how and why to claim your Armenian citizenship by descent.
He also says that if the MoA isn’t enough to allay EU fears, “it will be clear that they have reasons other than national security concerns.”
Immigration lawyer Nerses Isajanyan explains everything you need to know about how and why to claim your Armenian citizenship by descent.
Malaysian government overhauls MM2H program; licensing delays worry agents as new regulations aim to streamline process and curb misconduct.
However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government’s preparedness for processing applications.
Christina Georgaki explains how Greece’s new Golden Visa regulations open doors to interesting real estate investment opportunities.
FHG Founder Christopher Downing answers questions regarding FHG’s new luxury hotel in Venice and the Italian Investor Visa.
One World CEO Anastasia Barna discusses the risks of the “financing scheme” within the Caribbean CBI real estate option.
Astons: “Vanuatu unveils CIIP-Cocoa: A sweet deal intertwining citizenship with sustainable investment in cocoa, forging a prosperous path.”
The Residences at Secret Bay unveils new Ti-Fèy+ Villas in Dominica, providing investors with a path to CBI through luxury real estate investments.
Colin Bishop: CBI nationality “bans have forced us to explore more avenues of business, which are turning out to be quite lucrative.”
Charles Savva: EU revoking visa-free travel “could significantly impact the mobility and value of Caribbean passports.”
Güvenç Ketenci is concerned about the “troubling resurgence of far-right ideologies, primarily in Europe but with global ramifications.”
“Governments tend to make announcements without forethought […] it shows a complete lack of respect for investors” says Ceri Pratley.
Ömer Kahraman explains why the world needs a new citizenship by investment program and what he plans to do about it.
However, only 32 nationalities are eligible, and local experts question the government’s preparedness for processing applications.
Canada’s government caps the number of Start Up Visa applications per designated organization to tackle a growing backlog of applications.
Who exactly qualifies as a digital nomad, how does the application work, and what are the advantages of the visa? Nicolò Bolla explains.
PM Sánchez says he is taking “measures to guarantee that housing is a right and not a mere speculative business.”
Professionals must learn some Greek, earn €2,500 monthly, hold a degree, and have two years of relevant experience, explains Charles Savva.
To qualify for the program’s entrepreneurship route, applicants will need a compelling business plan and endorsement from an incubator.
Short-term rental is forbidden, but investors can qualify at EUR 250,000 throughout the country by renovating or converting properties.
Leila Bagheri recounts the story of a young pilot who ruined his career after paying for a fast-track to Mexican “citizenship”.
Kevin Hosam commends the Caribbean effort to harmonize CBI thresholds but argues that it will only work if St. Lucia gets on board, too.
Conflicting media reports about whether Australia’s BIIP is closed or still open have confounded the market. James Hall clears up the confusion.
Charles Savva advocates for a more constructive resolution of the tensions between Caribbean CBI countries and the EU: A CBI partnership.
If Eurocrats really cared about maintaining Caribbean CIP integrity, they would focus on due diligence rather than prices, writes Nuri Katz.
Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh detail 11 issues facing the United States EB-5 program this year, along with their predictions for each.
Charles Savva last week argued Hungary’s new golden visa is an inferior proposition. Today, Laszlo Kiss presents nine counter-arguments.
Hungary will grant temporary status to those who invest EUR 500,000 in directly held real estate. Competitors offer permanent status for half the price, Charles Savva points out.
“Demand for the EB-5 program still sharply exceeds the limits established by the US Government,” writes Varvara Latyntseva.
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Foreigners bought 384,519 homes in Turkey over the last decade. In recent years, claims one newspaper, three-quarters were CBI investors.
Do angel groups, VC funds, or incubators have the highest Canada SUV approval rates? Slava Apel’s FOIA data answer the question decisively.
Thailand’s Elite Visa revamp boosts membership amid global unrest, aims for US$1.5bn revenue with a focus on new markets.
Malaysia is in the midst of its third MM2H revision in as many years. Some 56,000 participants remain active, nearly half of them Chinese.
“The most likely scenario is now a EUR 400,000 threshold for most of Greece, and EUR 800,000 in places like Athens,” says Alexander Varnavas.
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“If you have reason to be outside the country for more than the allowed period, the exemption applies,” says Lennon about physical presence.
“By revoking the UK non-dom scheme, lawmakers could be risking much more than the flight of wealthy families,” writes Mona Shah.
David Lincoln: “Golden visas are getting more expensive and complex, but they’re not disappearing […] there are still plenty of options.”
If the court says taxing unrealized capital gains is constitutional, more Americans will give up their citizenship. Ditto if it goes the other way, says David Lesperance.
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