“Moments like this inevitably remind people of the importance of having mobility and optionality in an increasingly unpredictable world.”
Applicants never used to “reference Biden or Obama, and then, absolutely, a lot of references to people’s feelings towards MAGA and Trump.”
“Congress created a clear, merit-based framework for employment-based immigration […] The Gold Card program attempts to bypass that system”
“Targets of this [wealth tax] proposal are the most mobile group of taxpayers and are already bolting the state before the wildfire.”
Ryken said his New Zealand investor visa business had tripled since the changes took effect in April.
“The demand is unstoppable, it just grows,” says Volek. “But on the supply side there’s a definite tightening.”
The industry, as we know it, has had a good run. Now it needs to grow up.
More often than not alleged ‘security concerns’ are only an excuse for thinly veiled hatred of the rich by a small, but vocal group of left wing politicians in Europe.
Amid “unprecedented volatility” in the US, Henley and Partners now has more American clients than the next four major nationalities combined.
“The decision taken by the Portuguese government will leave a bad taste” and undermine future investment into the country.
“Many Americans are realizing that a second residency or citizenship is the ultimate insurance policy against uncertainty.”
“Now what the government is saying is ‘we don’t care about you business people’.”
Michael Cataliotti warned that social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram have become breeding grounds for immigration scams.
“The future of Portugal’s golden visa program should not be dictated by ideological fears or hasty generalizations.”
“The Golden Visa in Oman is not new – these categories for longer-term residency have existed since 2021.”
EU “pathways remain for serious investors while excluding transactional participants who viewed citizenship as a commodity rather than a commitment.”
“Major believes renewed interest in the wake of geopolitical alliances, trade tensions and economic uncertainty could put pressure on Ottawa to re-enter the space.”
“We have seen examples of govts that have administered the visa in a way that seeks to maximise the total investment balances raised, with little benefit.”
CBI passport holders are now “facing sudden restrictions that could render those passports practically useless.”
Marcus Beveridge “wouldn’t be surprised” if New Zealand exceed $10 billion in revenue a year from immigration alone.