Patrick Peters discusses his plans to create a new RCBI program, expedite case processing, and how to plan the perfect April Fool’s prank.
“Perhaps a divisive figure, but President Trump and his bold move with the New US Gold Card Program have definitely shaken things up.”
“One of the biggest challenges is keeping up with an ever-changing regulatory landscape […] In this industry if you fall behind, you lose.”
“There’s too much noise in the investment migration space — recycled content, unclear legal advice, and overly aggressive sales tactics.”
Kyle Kirkegaard of Empowered Startups is “surprised that the Portugal Golden Visa Program continues to be popular.”
“When a sovereign nation invited me to design an immigration program, it was the equivalent of winning a Nobel Prize in our industry.”
Policy changes were “more gradual” a few years back, but now governments have picked up the pace and “revise policies almost monthly”
“Hearing that they [client] had survived and are now thriving was deeply moving and reinforced the vital importance of the work we do.”
“The surge in interest from the US market” is surprising. “It’s fascinating to see how US investors increasingly seek European residency”
“What also truly surprised me was the overwhelming response from American and British citizens choosing Portugal as their second home”
From investor visa recipient to CEO at 27: Sebastian Downing aims to reshape Italian investment migration with a fresh perspective.
Because of “conflict zones, climate threats, market volatility, and wild elections, we’re constantly thinking about who is migrating and why.”
Sachit Kumar, 61, who oversees 3,500 employees says retirement isn’t even on his mind, especially since the Indian market is booming.
What surprised me most in the past year was the significant improvement in USCIS processing times following the RIA EB-5 adjustments in 2022.
Richard Hallam: Overzealous developers infinitely exasperate CBI “add-ons” until they become the focus rather than the citizenship itself.
Asif Ali: “The shift towards remote work […] has opened new avenues for investment migration, attracting a younger demographic.”
“Moscow is objectively the best megapolis to live in today from a quality of life, security, and safety perspective,” says Ilja Belobragin.
Mohamed Hassan: Contending with global immigration policy shifts while maintaining a high service standard “is a constant challenge.”
Siren Chen discusses the popularity of the new-look EB-5 and how she aims to serve “1 million clients in 20 years.”
Elena Ruda: “Over the years, we’ve seen many changes—programs closing, new ones opening—and we understand that changes will continue.”
