Will the Gold Card be a Wrecking Ball for the EB-5 Industry
Could the Gold Card replace EB-5? Galati & Chavez examine the legal framework and political realities of Trump’s ambitious proposal
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Opinion
St Kitts Rejected My CBI Application 3 Years Ago, But Won’t Refund My Investment
“Exhausted by the bureaucratic stalling, several affected individuals have begun to organize collective efforts to demand the return of their money.”
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A Critical Analysis of Canada’s Immigration Mismanagement Crisis
Sam Bayat examines how the current government’s policies have created massive challenges for the Canadian immigration system
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Canada’s Business Immigration: Key Highlights of 2024 and Predictions for 2025
Melissa Godmer: Why entrepreneurs may need to prove business success before permanent residency in 2025. Plus 3 more key predictions
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Why There’s Still Hope for Spain’s Golden Visa
Pierre-Marc Lecompte: “Valencia’s streets are still drying out after severe flooding, and Spain’s political climate isn’t much calmer”
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The True Purpose of Beneficial Owner Registers
“Wealth taxes failed before because governments didn’t know what people owned. Now they do,” cautions Jimmy Sexton on RBOs
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The Trump Effect: A New Era for EB-5 Investment, Innovation, and the SEC?
“Trump’s vision for a merit-based immigration system” will be a boon for the market, write Mona Shah and Rebecca Singh.
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Canada’s Immigration Makeover is Better for Business
Melissa Godmer: Think Canada’s new immigration caps spell trouble? For entrepreneurs, they signal the opposite. Here’s what you need to know.
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Taiwan’s Elite Card: A Golden Ticket that No One Can Obtain
Siren Chen says it’s better to curb your enthusiasm: The Elite Card promises a golden ticket, but with a NT$6M salary cap, few can qualify
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New Regulator to Reshape Caribbean CBI Industry for the Better
The new CBI regulator aims to balance economic needs with compliance, tradition with progress, and national interests with global demands.
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EU Golden Visas: Beleaguered in The North and West, Thriving in the South and East
Charles Savva details the evolving EU Golden Visa scene. While some countries tighten restrictions, others maintain attractive programs.
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A Surfeit of Scandals: The CBI Market’s 6 Existential Risks
Stephen Barnes summarizes the six ready-to-detonate threats to the CBI market, and offers an alternative path forward.
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Australia‘s BIIP Applicants are Waiting for Godot
Henry Fan: “It seems the Australian government would rather give back the money than approve the [BIIP] applications.”
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From Slumber to Stir: Hong Kong’s CIES-Driven Economic Awakening
Siren Chen believes the “new CIES could catalyze a vibrant economic resurgence” of Hong Kong and strengthen its ties with Mainland China.
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New Greek Golden Visa: Focus Will Be on Conversion and Restoration Options, Experts Agree
But specialists doubt whether the new rules will make housing more affordable for locals.
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On The Consequences of New Caps for Canada’s Startup Visa
Nicolas Laurin urges designated organizations for Canada’s Startup Visa to refrain from excessive price hikes in the wake of the new quotas.
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The Harsh Reality of Illegal Passports: A Pilot’s Cautionary Tale
Leila Bagheri recounts the story of a young pilot who ruined his career after paying for a fast-track to Mexican “citizenship”.
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The Looming Caribbean CBI Price Increase: A Shift Toward Harmony and Transparency
Kevin Hosam commends the Caribbean effort to harmonize CBI thresholds but argues that it will only work if St. Lucia gets on board, too.
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Schrödinger’s Immigration Paradox: Why Media Reports the Australian Investor Visas as Alive and Dead at The Same Time
Conflicting media reports about whether Australia’s BIIP is closed or still open have confounded the market. James Hall clears up the confusion.
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A Constructive Resolution to EU-Caribbean Tensions Over Visa-Free Travel to Europe
Charles Savva advocates for a more constructive resolution of the tensions between Caribbean CBI countries and the EU: A CBI partnership.
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